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By Kristel Satumbaga Games Today (PhilSports Arena) 3:30 p.m. – Thailand vs Indonesia 6 p.m. – Philippines vs Vietnam A huge crowd of supporter is expected when the Philippine women’s volleyball team begins its medal campaign in the 30th Southeast Asian Games today when it clashes with Vietnam at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.Continue reading “SEA Games: Pinays go up against Viets at PhilSports”

By Nick Giongco CLARKFIELD, Pampanga—In anticipation of heavy rains and strong winds from typhoon Tisoy, the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) on Monday declared the 30th Southeast Asian Games “won’t be extended” in case some events get scrapped during their playdates. Ramon Tats Suzara, Philippines South East Asian Games Organizing Committee Chief OperatingContinue reading “Phisgoc: SEA Games won’t be extended”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines bucked a slow start to beat Cambodia 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 Monday to start its campaign in men’s volleyball of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Joshua Retamar, left, and Marck Espejo share a light moment after the Philippines’ 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 win over CambodiaContinue reading “SEA Games: Marck Espejo, Joshua Retamar key men’s volley win over Cambodia”

By Jan Carlo Anolin BOCAUE, BULACAN — Thousands of spectators from 11 countries participating in the 30th Southeast Asian Games flock the Philippine Arena, the biggest coliseum in the country, to witness the historic opening ceremony and to support their respective athletes here last Saturday. Participants and athletes from the Philippines parade in the 30th SEAContinue reading “SEA Games: Worth the wait as grand opening puts behind fiascos”

By Erma Edera Hidilyn Diaz’s parents traveled all the way from Zamboanga to watch their daughter compete for the first time. And it was all worth it after Diaz snatched her first ever gold after dominating the women’s weightlifting (55 kg) in the 30th Southeast Asian games. Hidilyn Diaz’ parents (Erma Edera) Emelita Diaz, Hidilyn’s mother,Continue reading “Hidilyn’s parents came all the way from Zamboanga to witness daughter’s claim to SEAG glory”

By Waylon Galvez After two failed attempts, Hidilyn Diaz finally earned her first gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games. Already a gold medal winner in the Asian Games and a silver medalist in the Olympics, Diaz added to her collection the 55kg women’s category gold medal in the 30th SEA Games Monday night atContinue reading “In front of her parents, Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz captures first SEA Games gold medal”

By Erma Edera The Philippines missed out on two medals in Monday’s women’s (49 kg) and men’s (61 kg) weightlifting action in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Elien Rose Perez places 4th in 49kg weightlifting during the SEA Games at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, December 2, 2019. Captured using Canon 1DXContinue reading “SEAG: Weightlifters miss out on podium finish”

By Nick Giongco Pampanga — Traditional martial arts arnis and cycling provided host Philippines with much-needed impetus in the early part of Monday as action intensified across Luzon in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Less than 24 hours after grabbing five gold medals, arnis added another three to its growing collection on wins by ElmerContinue reading “SEA Games: Arnis hikes haul to eight golds as Team PH surges way ahead”

By Kristel Satumbaga Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino is confident the country can breach the 100-gold medal mark in the 30th Southeast Asian Games after a strong start in the opening day Sunday. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino speaks at the send-off of athletes for the 30th SEA Games at the Rizal StadiumContinue reading “SEAG : POC chief believes PH to breach 100-gold mark”

By Waylon Galvez Is it Greg Slaughter or Scottie Thompson? The decision whether the 7-foot Slaughter or combo-guard Thompson will take the place of injured RR Pogoy in the Gilas Pilipinas lineup for the 30th Southeast Asian Games will be made by coach Tim Cone either Monday night or in Tuesday’s basketball competition managers meeting.Continue reading “SEAG: Gilas coach Tim Cone to pick RR Pogoy’s replacement.”