Tag: winning
Marcos seeks Carlos Yulo’s help in winning more medals
INQUIRER.net/Ryan Leagogo MANILA, Philippines — Following star gymnast Carlos Yulo’s historic haul of two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants more Filipino athletes to shine in their respective sports and score more victories for the country. To make this possible, Marcos said he would consult the 24-year-old Yulo on what…
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Villegas lauded by Marcos for winning bronze at Paris Olympics
The Philippines’ Aira Villegas celebrates after winning against Morocco’s Yasmine Mouttaki in the women’s 50kg preliminaries round of 32 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on July 28, 2024. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Villegas for what he called a “knockout performance”…
Read MoreGilas Women go for winning end to Jones Cup campaign
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas’ Jack Animam at the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Australia. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women hope to end their campaign on a high note in the William Jones Cup on Wednesday night. With Japan having already clinched the title, Gilas will go for the next best thing, which is…
Read MoreGagate big help, literally, for ZUS but winning still a process
Thea Gagate, as expected, is taken first overall by the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft at Novotel in Quezon City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net ZUS Coffee, formerly named Strong Group, had a rough debut in the PVL to end up at the bottom of the previous All-Filipino Conference after losing all of its 11…
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George Russell: Toto Wolff says radio message to Austrian GP winning driver was ‘dumbest’ moment of his F1 career | F1 News
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted a mistimed radio message to George Russell during the closing stages of his Austrian Grand Prix victory was “the dumbest thing” he has ever done in Formula 1. Russell was running in third when leader Max Verstappen collided with second-placed Lando Norris, with the Red Bull driver forced to pit…
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In winning NCAA MVP, Mondoñedo blazes a rare statistical trail
St. Benilde Blazers star Cloanne Mondoñedo during Collegiate Press Coprs Awards. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Everybody in the NCAA knew that Cloanne Mondoñedo deserved to win the women’s volleyball MVP award. Except, maybe, St. Benilde’s ace playmaker herself. “I had to convince myself that maybe this one’s really for me because I really worked hard ever since…
Read MoreEx-barista Bates helps brew winning concoction for Bolts
Brandon Bates –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco rookie Brandon Bates feels his time working in a coffee shop in his hometown Australia was “the most cathartic job” he has ever done in his life. “In case you guys still haven’t noticed, I love talking to people, serving people,” he said in a candid chat with the Inquirer.“I’d…
Read MoreWinning rebound battle key for Meralco in PBA Finals
Meralco Bolts forward Cliff Hodge during Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against the San Miguel Beermen.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco has been doing almost everything right in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals so far. The Bolts on Sunday regained the upper hand in their best-of-seven series with the San Miguel Beermen after a…
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Djokovic ‘won’t get too excited’ after winning French Open start
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to France’s Pierre-Hugues Herbert during their men’s singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day three of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 28, 2024. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open second round…
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Vladimir Coufal: West Ham defender wants to ‘stop’ Man City from winning Premier League title on final day | Football News
West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal has been given an extra incentive to stop Manchester City from winning the title on Sunday, thanks to his local cafe’s Arsenal-supporting owner. If the Hammers avoid defeat at City and Arsenal beat Everton then the Gunners will win the Premier League title – and Coufal will never have to…
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