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By Waylon Galvez What was supposed to be a sure gold for Elreen Ann Ando of the Philippines ended in a controversial and stunning setback in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Tuesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Elreen Ann Ando settles for silver in the women’s weightlifting 64kg category. With her atContinue reading “SEA Games: Elreen Ann Ando settles for silver in weightlifting after running out of time”

By Gabriela Baron The heavy downpour caused by Tropical Typhoon have not dampened the exciting mood of hundreds of billiards spectators who came to Tent City at the historic Manila Hotel on Tuesday. Philippines’ Carlo Biado (L) and Johann Chua pose after winning the match against the Malaysia during the men’s double 9 ball atContinue reading “SEA Games: Billiards fans brave bad weather to cheer for PH bets”

By Betheena Unite The Philippine women’s volleyball team dropped its first game in the 30th Southeast Asian Games against Vietnam in a five-set thriller witnessed by a mammoth crowd Tuesday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Philippine women’s volleyball team yielded to Vietnam in the women’s volleyball opener of the 30th SEA GamesContinue reading “SEA Games: PH volleybelles bow down to Vietnam in 5-set thriller”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines moved a step closer toward arranging an all-local showdown for the gold after its two teams advance to the semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games men’s 9-ball doubles Tuesday night at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel. Carlo Biado and Johann Chua pose after winning their match against Malaysia 9-2Continue reading “SEA Games: PH teams gain semis, assured of bronze in men’s 9-ball doubles”

By Joseph Almer Pedrajas Before becoming the Philippines’ latest wushu star, the country’s two-time SEA Games gold medalist Agatha Wong revealed  she had to overcome bullying. Agatha Wong performs during the wushu taolu taijijian to bag the gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at World Trade Center, December 3, 2019. (MB Photo /Continue reading “SEA Games: Wushu star Agatha Wong overcame ‘bullying’ to become PH sports’ golden girl”

By Martin Sadongdong The Philippine women’s bowling team was off to a rough start as they failed to secure a podium finish on the first day of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019 Bowling Championships at the Coronado Lanes, Starmall EDSA in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday. Katrina Hernandez and Marie Alexis Sy celebrate aContinue reading “SEA Games: Slow start for PH bowlers in women’s singles match; Singapore, Indonesia dominate”

By Gabriela Baron Filipino netizens have demonstrated sportsmanship online as they cheer for Timor Leste’s athletes who have yet to clinch a medal. Because of the support, #TimorLeste became one of the trending topics on Twitter. One netizen said that he wants Timor Leste to “go home with a smile.” Fight Timor-Leste we want youContinue reading “SEA Games: Filipinos express support for Timor Leste athletes”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines remained unbeaten in baseball and softball after two days of competitions in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at The Villages in Clark, Pampanga. The Philippine Blu Girls won their first three matches in the 30th SEA Games. (Photo from Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines) Baseball posted contrasting wins afterContinue reading “SEA Games: Strong start for PH baseball, softball teams”

By Nick Giongco CLARKFIELD, Pampanga—After dominating the three-day competitions, arnis head and Sen. Migz Zubiri is batting for the Filipino martial arts in the 2021 Hanoi Southeast Asian Games. Dexter Balambao of the Philippines shouts as he celebrates after defeating Pang Soe of Myanmar during their Bantamweight Arnis MAtch at the Angeles University Foundation inContinue reading “Arnis bats for inclusion in 2021Hanoi SEAG”

By Martin Sadongdong The Philippine bowling team suffered yet another heartbreak as the men’s group came up short in the closing rounds during the first day of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Bowling Championships held at the Coronado Lanes, Starmall EDSA in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday. Patrick Neil Nuqui about to roll the ballContinue reading “SEA Games: PH men’s bowling team crumbles in opener”