Category Archives: Sports

By Jonas Terrado Carlo Paalam became the first Filipino boxer to reach the finals in boxing after exacting revenge on defending champion Fuad Redzuan of Malaysia in the men’s light flyweight semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games held at the PICC Forum. Carlo Paalam, left, overwhelms his 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games tormentor, defendingContinue reading “SEA Games: No goodbyes for Carlo Paalam as Pinoy gets back at KL tormentor to reach boxing final”

By Kristel Satumbaga Philippine Sports Commission Butch Ramirez is already satisfied with Team PH’s current performance as the 30th Southeast Asian Games reaches halfway through the competition. Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez. (MB FILE PHOTO / Alvin Kasiban) At press time, the Filipinos have reaped 68 gold, 51 silver and 42 bronze medals with medal-richContinue reading “PH’s SEAG performance worth the investment — PSC chairman Butch Ramirez”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippine tennis team assured itself of a gold medal on Friday after two pairs advanced to the men’s doubles finals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Ruben Gonzales serves in the Soft Tennis doubles semifinals against Vietnam during the SEA Games at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center,Continue reading “SEA Games: All-Filipino final in tennis men’s doubles”

By Hanah Tabios Filipino pool legend Efren “Bata” Reyes, 65, settled for bronze Friday after yielding to Vietnam’s Ngo Dinh Nai 100-14 in the men’s 1-cushion carom semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at Tent City of Manila Hotel in Manila. The Magician ends his SEA Games campaign with a bronze finish after yieldingContinue reading “SEA Games: Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes yields to Vietnamese foe, ends campaign with bronze”

By Kristel Satumbaga Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit bested their Indonesian rivals in contrasting fashion on Friday to book semifinal berths in women’s 9-ball billiards of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Manila Hotel Tent. Chezka Centeno won against Angeline Ticoalu of Indonesia in 9-ball pool women’s singles quarterfinal held at Tent City, Manila HotelContinue reading “Billiards: Chezka Centeno, Rubilen Amit oust Indonesian quarterfinal opponents”

By Jonas Terrado Mervin Guarte won the gold medal that eluded him as a middle distance runner through a different sport Friday, capturing the men’s 5km x 20 individual obstacle course racing event of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa. (From left) Sherwin Managil, Glorien Merisco, Sandi Abahan and MervinContinue reading “Obstacle Course: Mervin Guarte delivers after switching disciplines”

By Waylon Galvez Finally after six years of waiting, the Philippines is back as the region’s best in women’s golf – thanks to Bianca Pagdanganan. Bianca Pagdanganan reacts after winning the gold medal in the women’s individual golf event of the 30th South East Asian Games in Luisita Golf Club in Tarlac City. (Mark Balmores/SonyContinue reading “SEA Games: Pagdanganan turns back Thai challenge to claim gold medal”

By Nick Giongco CLARKFIELD, Pampanga—Unless host Vietnam takes a page from the Philippines’ book, it doesn’t look as though the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi will feature sports that one usually associates with summertime activities and those seen played in playgrounds. Filipino athletes stand next to the couldron at the New Clark City SportsContinue reading “How it should be? Vietnam 2021 SEAG focuses on Olympic sports”

Christine Hallasgo dethrones Mary Joy Tabal in women’s marathon of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (Mark Balmores/ SonyA9) CAPAS, Tarlac—The most surprised individual at the end of the women’s marathon in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Friday morning was the winner herself. Christine Hallasgo, a native of Bukidnon, upstaged the more accomplished Mary JoyContinue reading “Christine Hallasgo upsets Mary Joy Tabal in SEAG marathon”

By Kristel Satumbaga There is no room for rest for world champion gymnast Carlos Yulo after his debut campaign at the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Gymnast Carlos Yulo (Kristel Satumbaga) The 19-year-old sensation has now set his sights on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with high hopes of making an impact the way he did at theContinue reading “With SEA Games campaign over, Carlos Yulo now focuses on Olympics”