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By Kristel Satumbaga Francis Casey Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon survived the more experienced Treat Huey and Ruben Gonzales Jr. 7-6 (2), 7-5 to capture the men’s doubles gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games tennis competition at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Francis Alcantara, right, hits the ball as teammate Jeson Patrombon looks onContinue reading “SEA Games: Francis Casey Alcantara, Jeson Patrombon bag gold in tennis doubles”

By Jonas Terrado Defending champion Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit arranged another all-Filipino final after winning their semifinal matches Saturday in the women’s 9-ball singles of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel. Centeno cruised to a 7-1 thrashing of Singapore’s Tan Hui Ming while Amit downed Vutthiphan Kongkaket 7-2Continue reading “SEA Games: Chezka Centeno, Rubilen Amit cruise in semis; gold guaranteed”

By Kristel Satumbaga Last year, cancer survivor Daniela Dela Pisa only wanted to be part of the national team. Now, she is a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist. Daniela Dela Pisa in Rhythmic Gymnastics Ribbon event during the SEA Games at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, December 7, 2019 (Rio Leonelle Deluvio / Canon 1DX MarkContinue reading “SEA Games: Gymnast Daniela Dela Pisa wows them”

By Nick Giongco The Philippines’ Jerwin Ancajas and Marlon Tapales look to share the local spotlight at the height of the Southeast Asian Games fever in the Philippines when they figure high-profile fights today on the world stage. Official weights from Puebla Mexico for IBF super-flyweight title fight: Jerwin Ancajas, 114.5 lbs; Miguel Gonzalez, 114.8Continue reading “Ancajas risks IBF crown in Mexico; Tapales eyes interim title in US”

Goldwyn Monteverde, the soft-spoken mentor of UAAP champion National University, yesterday downplayed the favorite’s tag labeled on his team, saying anybody can beat anybody in the8th PSSBC Freego Cup which opens shop on Dec. 14 at the SGS gym Quezon City. Former chairman Rudy Yu (3rd from left) poses with the management committee of the PSSBCContinue reading “NU coach downplays favorite’s tag in PSSBC tourney”

By Erma Edera The Philippine s bowling team — a mix of veteran and young athletes — holds an advantage especially in getting an elusive gold medal in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, its national coach Biboy Rivera said. The Philippine men’s bowling Team captures the silver medal in the men’s Team of 4Continue reading “SEA Games: PH bowlers optimistic gold medal still within reach”

By Kristel Satumbaga   The Philippine team hopes to make an impact when kickboxing debuts in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (Ali Vicoy) Kickboxing debuts in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Saturday with the Philippine team hoping to make an impact at the Cuneta Astrodome. Eight gold medals are at stake in the competition withContinue reading “Kickboxing debuts in SEA Games”

By Waylon Galvez Standings   W L Group A Philippines  2 0 Vietnam      2 1 Singapore   1 2 Myanmar   0 2 Group B Thailand    2 0 Indonesia  1 1 Malaysia   0 2 Cambodia  0 2 Games Saturday (Mall of Asia Arena) 3:45 p.m. – Cambodia vs Indonesia (M) 6:00 p.m. – Thailand vsContinue reading “SEAG: Gilas Pilipinas downs Vietnam, makes semis”

By Joseph Pedrajas Two more Filipino boxers secured their chance to vie for the gold after winning the 75kg evening session of the 30th Southeast Asian Games semifinals boxing event. Philippines’ Eumir Felix Marcial (red) defeats Malaysia’s Che Azmi Mohd Aswan in Boxing middleweight semifinals at PICC Forum in Pasay, December 6, 2019 (Rio LeonelleContinue reading “SEA Games: Eumir Felix Marcial leads march of PH boxers to semis”

By Betheena Unite The Philippine men’s volleyball team suffered its first loss in the 30th Southeast Asian Games after succumbing to Indonesia 25-23, 32-30, 25-20 Friday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. In this file photo, Bryan Bagunas, center, soars to attack against Vietnamese blockers in men’s volleyball in the 30th Southeast Asian.Continue reading “SEA Games: PH men’s volleyball team yields to Indonesia, suffers first loss”