Category Archives: Sports

By Waylon Galvez Asian Games gold medal winner Bianca Pagdanganan fired a two-under 70 at the start of golf action in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Wednesday at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac. Bianca Pagdanganan (File Photo) Pagdanganan has a one-shot lead on Thailand’s Kan Bunnabodee, who had an opening round of 71. NatashaContinue reading “SEA Games: Bianca Pagdanganan fires off PH golf bid with a 69”

By Joseph Almer Pedrajas Four Philippine boxing bets advanced to the semifinals after winning their respective bouts in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum in Pasay City Wednesday. Philippine bet Josie Gabuco fights against Thailand’s Chuthailan Raksat in women’s 48 kg light flyweight boxing at the PICC Forum.Continue reading “SEA Games: Four PH boxing bets advance to semis”

By Kristel Satumbaga Carlos Yulo gifted his hometown with three more silver medals on Wednesday night in the men’s artistic gymnastics of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Carlos Yulo performs in parallel bars, scoring 14.600, to bag silver medal in the men’s artistic gymnastics in the 30th Southeast Asian GamesContinue reading “Carlos Yulo ends SEA Games campaign with three more golds”

By Gabriela Baron Pinay cue master Rubilen Amit shrugged off a lackluster start to down Thailand’s Siripaporn Nuathakhamjan 7-5 in the 10-ball women’s singles in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Wednesday at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel. Philippines’ Rubelin Amit prepares to take a shot during the women’s double 10 ball against theContinue reading “SEA Games: Rubilen Amit bucks slow start to down Thai foe”

By Hanah Tabios At 65, billiards legend Efren “Bata” Reyes remains sharp after defeating his Thai opponent Thongchai Punyawee in the men’s 1-cushion carom quarterfinals with an over 60-point margin Wednesday at the Manila Hotel’s Tent City in Manila. Reyes advanced to the semifinals match in the hopes of adding to the country’s medal drive.Continue reading “SEA Games: Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes turns back hands of time vs Thai opponent”

By Nick Giongco CAPAS, Tarlac—Fil-Am James Deiparine set a new meet record Wednesday in ruling the 100-meter breaststroke and winning the country’s first gold medal in a decade in the swimming competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. James Deiparine reacts after bagging the Philippines’ first gold medal after a decade in the 100-meter breaststrokeContinue reading “SEA Games: James Deiparine puts end to 10-year swimming gold drought”

By Erma Edera  The pins didn’t fall the Philippines’ way as the men’s local bets came up short in the bowling men’s doubles competition of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Coronado Lanes, Starmall EDSA in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday. Kenneth Chua rolls a ball during the bowling event of the 30th SEA GamesContinue reading “SEA Games: PH bowlers fall short in men’s doubles”

By Jonas Terrado  BINAN, Laguna — The Philippines missed out on a semifinals berth in men’s football despite a 6-1 thrashing of Timor-Leste Wednesday at the Binan Football Stadium in Laguna. Stephan Schrock and the Young Azkals bow out of contention despite their 6-1 win over Timor-Leste. (MB File Photo | Mark Balmores) The YoungContinue reading “SEA Games: Young Azkals clobber Timor-Leste but fall short of making semis”

By Jonas Terrado TAGAYTAY CITY — Margielyn Didal and Christiana Means assured the Philippines of its first gold medal in skateboarding competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games yesterday after arranging an all-Filipino final in the Game of Skate category here. Margielyn Didal and Christiana Means arrange an all-Filipino final in the women’s Game ofContinue reading “SEA Games: Didal, Means dominate semis, forge all-Filipino battle for gold”

By Jonas Terrado  The Philippines collected four gold medals in the inaugural Obstacle Course event of the 30th Southeast Asian Games held Wednesday morning at Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa. The Philippines’ Kyle Redentor Antolin, Kaizen Dela Serna, Monolito Divina and Deanne Nicole Moncada celebrate after winning the Mixed Team Assist 400m X 12 ObstacleContinue reading “SEAG: No obstacles for Team PH”