Philippines’ Phenom EJ Obiena Vaults His Way to Paris Olympics 2024, First Filipino to...
Filipino pole vault titan Ernest John "EJ" Obiena has made history again by becoming the first Filipino athlete to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This remarkable feat came after an outstanding silver finish at the Bauhaus-Galan Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday, July 2, 2023 (Monday, July 3 PST).
Gilas Pilipinas Women Aim for Historic Semifinal Berth at FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2023
The Gilas Pilipinas Women have set their sights on a historic berth in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2023 Division A semifinals. The dream could turn into a reality with a victory against the New Zealand Tall Ferns in a knockout qualification match slated today at 5 P.M. Australia time at Quaycentre, Sydney.
Clash of the Titans: UP Fighting Maroons Topple Undefeated DLSU Green Archers for FilOil-EcoOil...
In a thrilling show of prowess and tenacity, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons Men's Basketball Team has clinched the state university’s first-ever FilOil-EcoOil Preseason Cup Championship. They defied the odds by breaking the undefeated streak of the formidable De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, securing a hard-earned 87-76 victory.
Carlos Yulo Dominates Asian Gymnastics Championships with 5 Medals, Seals World Championships Slot
Filipino gymnastics sensation, Carlos Yulo, has yet again made headlines as he seized the spotlight in the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships that concluded on Sunday, June 18, in Singapore. For the second consecutive time, Yulo emerged as the best-performing male athlete, earning an impressive tally of three golds, one silver, and one bronze.
Bronze Triumph for Filipino Pole Vault Star EJ Obiena in Oslo’s Diamond League Event
Filipino pole vault sensation, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, added yet another feather to his cap with a Bronze Medal-winning performance at the high-profile Wanda Diamond League series' fifth leg at the Oslo Bislett Games held on June 15 (June 16 Philippine Standard Time).
Checkmate, Boys! 10-Year-Old Nika Juris Nicolas Becomes Philippines’ First Female Chess National Master: How...
The world of Philippine chess is abuzz as 10-year-old Nika Juris Nicolas of Pasig City defies norms and breaks barriers by earning the title of National Master - a first for a female in the country. The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) awarded Nika this prestigious title, marking a significant milestone in the country's chess history.
How Did Ernest John Obiena Defy Gravity and Vault into the Elite 6-Metre Club?...
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to literally reach new heights? Ernest John "EJ" Obiena, the 27-year-old Filipino Olympian, can now answer this question with first-hand experience. He has become the latest member of the pole vault six-metre club – an exclusive group of athletes worldwide that have managed to scale one of the most elusive barriers in elite athletics. But what makes Obiena's feat particularly notable?
From Steady to Stellar: Wesley So’s Unyielding Strategy Catapults Him to 3rd Spot in...
Steady as he goes, Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So ascends to new heights in the world of chess. Known for his consistent approach, So has maneuvered his way to the 3rd spot on the leaderboard at the 2023 Norway Chess Tournament. He now stands within striking distance of the title and the significant cash prize, having leapfrogged four other grandmasters, including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
How Did Teen Champion Alex Eala Secure Her Third Pro Tennis Title? Discover Her...
Alexandra “Alex” Eala, the Philippine tennis wunderkind, has impressively bagged her first title of the year and her third as a professional player at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla Tournament in Murcia, Spain.
Young Filipino Fencers Triumph: 12 Medals and Rising Stars at the Hefeng Championships
A new generation of Filipino fencing talent has emerged from the 2023 Hefeng National Junior and Children Fencing Championships held at the New Taipei Municipal Linkou Senior High School in New Taipei City.
Will History Repeat? Wesley So’s Norway Chess Revenge Win Sets Stage for Magnus Carlsen...
United States Chess Champions, Wesley So and Hikaru Nakamura clashed in an electrifying first-round match of the 2023 Norway Chess tournament. The thrilling Armageddon game that followed their classical game draw was reminiscent of a tense boxing match, with chess pieces flying off the board.
Can Wesley So Repeat His Norwegian Chess Triumph? His Exciting Return to Carlsen’s Home...
Nearly four years after making history in Norway, Filipino American chess Grandmaster Wesley So is aiming to recreate his remarkable achievement on Norwegian soil this time on the Norway Chess stage.
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Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Earns Standing Ovations in First UK Tour
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) made history with its first-ever concert tour in the United Kingdom, earning rave reviews and standing ovations at all...
