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By Waylon Galvez Gilas Pilipinas clobbered Myanmar 130-67 Saturday to complete a three-game elimination round sweep while formalizing its entry to the basketball semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Mall of Asia Arena. Greg Slaughter of Gilas Pilipinas tries to score against Myanmar defenders during the men’s basketball in the 30th SoutheastContinue reading “SEA Games: Gilas Pilipinas routs Myanmar, sweeps elimination round”

By Waylon Galvez Junna Tsukii defeated Dinh Thi Huong of Vietnam in the finals 1-0 to claim the gold medal in karatedo’s -50kg kumite event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Saturday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Junna Tsukii shows her gold medal in karatedo’s -50kg kumite event in the 30th Southeast AsianContinue reading “Junna Tsukii claims first SEA Games karate gold medal”

By Nick Giongco CAPAS, Tarlac—Host Philippines maintained its fiery form Saturday when 12 sports contributed 17 gold medals to its soaring tally in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena , celebrates after winning in the men’s pole vault athletics event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the New Clark City AthleticsContinue reading “Kristina Knott, EJ Obiena break SEA Games marks”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines’ reign in ice hockey came to a heartbreaking end with a 4-3 loss to Singapore in Saturday’s semifinal of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Skating Rink. The Philippine ice hockey team before a game in the 30th SEA Games. (Photo from the HockeyContinue reading “SEA Games: PH reign in ice hockey ends with semifinal defeat to Singapore”

By Jonas Terrado Skateboarder Margielyn Didal ended her campaign in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Saturday by winning the event that put her on the local sporting map. Philippines’ Margielyn Didal jumps during the street event finals of skateboarding at the 30th South East Asian Games in Tagaytay City, Cavite Province, Philippines, on Saturday, DecemberContinue reading “SEA Games: Margielyn Didal rules street skateboarding, ends campaign with 2 golds”

By Kristel Satumbaga Karol Maguide made his medal campaign felt on Saturday when kickboxing debuts in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Cuneta Astrodome. Karol Maguide (Kristel Satumbaga Maguide, 19, cruised to the semifinals of the men’s 51kg full contact after besting Cambodia’s Serey Him, 3-0. The teenager from Benguet banked on his boxingContinue reading “SEA Games: Karol Maguide cruises to semis as kickboxing debuts”

By Betheena Unite The Philippine women’s volleyball team remained winless in the 30th Southeast Asian Games after yielding to Indonesia in four sets 22-25, 28-26, 25-22, 25-14 Saturday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. In this file photo. from left, Jia Morado, Mylene Paat and Aby Maraño get ready to stand up as teammates Eya LaureContinue reading “SEA Games: PH volleybelles crumble to Indonesia, remain winless”

By Nick Giongco CAPAS, Tarlac—Kristina Knott lived up to his lofty billing Saturday by winning the women’s 200-meter final in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Fil-Am sprinter Kristina Knott (2019 SEA Games photo) Knott clocked 23.01 seconds, her personal best and a new SEAG and Philippine record. Defending champion Le Thun Chin came second withContinue reading “Kristina Knott sets new SEAG, PH records to bag gold in 200m final”

By Jonas Terrado Chezka Centeno continued her mastery of mentor and close friend Rubilen Amit by claiming the women’s 10-ball singles gold of the 30th Southeast Asian Games with a 7-3 win in Saturday’s all-Filipino final at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel. Chezka Centeno, left, and Rubilen Amit gesture and share a lightContinue reading “SEA Games: Chezka Centeno displays mastery over Rubilen Amit, claims gold in 10-ball singles”

By Jonas Terrado Gold eluded the Philippines in road race for the second straight after Ronald Oranza, George Oconer, Jan Paul Morales and Jhon Mark Camingao settled for a bronze medal in the men’s team trial event of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Tagaytay City. George Oconer, Ronald Oranza, Jan Paul Morales and JhonContinue reading “SEA Games: PH quartet settles for bronze in cycling team trial”