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Age barrier ends Pacquiao’s olympic hope; boxing icon bows out gracefully

MANILA, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - A "saddened and disappointed" Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing dream was over…

Philippines win first Asian Games basketball gold in 61 years

By Martin PARRY HANGZHOU, China, Oct 6, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines won their first Asian Games basketball gold since…

Caloy Loyzaga inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

Philippine basketball legend Caloy Loyzaga was posthumously inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame on Wednesday night. The ceremony took…

Pacquiao says ‘may not’ return to ring after Ugas upset

Manny Pacquiao plans to take his time before deciding on his future but admitted on Saturday he may not return…

Philippines’ Petecio gets shot for Olympic gold after beating Italy’s Testa at women’s feather (54-57kg) semi-final boxing match

Nesthy Petecio is now one win away from giving the Philippines another Tokyo Olympic gold after beating Italy's Irma Testa…

Olympic Filipino swimmers share their experiences

  Olympic Filipino swimmers Remedy Rule and Luke Gebbie share their personal experiences Via: EBC Japan Bureau's Tyra and Dennis…

1964 Tokyo Games weightlifter wants to meet Hidilyn

By Lade Jean Kabagani MANILA – Artemio Rocamora, 88, is looking forward to meeting his fellow weightlifter, Olympian and Philippine…

Tokyo Olympics: Carlo Paalam takes down Irish foe

Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam opened his bid for the Tokyo Olympic gold on a good note after beating Irish opponent…

Hidilyn Diaz, Margielyn Didal open Olympics medal campaign

  Irish Magno let her fists do the talking against an outclassed opponent from Kenya in the Tokyo Olympics on…

Irish Magno wins Tokyo Olympic debut

  Filipina boxer Irish Magno took a win at the start of the Tokyo Olympics campaign on Sunday at the…

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