Category Archives: Sports

By Gabriela Baron The 30th Southeast Asian Games officially opened with a grand opening ceremony at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Saturday. Participants from the Philippines parade in the SEA Games opening at Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan, November 30, 2019 (Rio Leonelle Deluvio) Several viewers online made sure their voices heard on social media asContinue reading “Netizens, athletes laud SEA Games opening”

By Erma Edera Mary Flor Diaz bagged bronze in the first event of the 30th Southeast Games weightlifting (women’s 45 kg) at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday. Mary Flor Diaz (45KG0, cousin of Hidlyn Diaz during the women’s weightlifting competition at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday. (Jansen Romero) Diaz, 20, cousin of 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist HidilynContinue reading “SEA Games: Hidilyn’s cousin settles for bronze”

By Waylon Galvez After 14 years, the Philippines will again be hosting the Southeast Asian Games. And out of the record 56 sports disciplines athletes from 11 nations will battle in, 530 gold med­als will emerge to be draped around the necks of the winners. Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone cancels the Monday training sessionContinue reading “SEA Games: Daunting task for Gilas, even with pros”

By Jonas Terrado Winning gold in front of fellow Filipinos in the 30th Southeast Asian Games could end up as a crowning glory for most ath­letes but there are a select few who are hoping to use the biennial meet as a stepping stone for bigger things down the road. A man holds the medalsContinue reading “For some athletes, SEAG a spring board”

By Waylon Galvez Games Monday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:20 a.m. – Vietnam vs Philippines (Women’s) 10 a.m. – Philippines vs Thailand (Women’s) 10:20 a.m. – Philippines vs Malaysia (Men’s) 11:20 a.m. – Cambodia vs Philippines (Men’s) The Gilas Pilipinas men’s and women’s 3×3 teams opened their respective campaign with contrasting wins in 3×3 basketballContinue reading “SEA Games: Gilas 3×3 teams open bid with wins”

By Rey Lachica Despite the initial hiccups during the early arrival of athletes from other countries, Filipino sport­ing fans are still in for a big treat when action in the 30th SEA Games begins in various venues. The Philippine polo team, from left, Coco Garcia, Nicole Eusebio, Jam, Eusebio, Santi Juban, coach Anthony Garcia, Rep.Continue reading “SEA Games: Where the elite, wealthy and royalty come to play”

By Joseph Almer Pedrajas Philippines’ Agatha Wong defended the gold medal in the women’s taolu taijiquan competition after finishing with 9.67 points in the 30th Southeast Asian Game Sunday morning — a performance dedicated to her late 11-year-old teammate. Agatha Wong bags the gold medal anew in the women’s taolu taijiquan competition in the 30th Southeast AsianContinue reading “SEA Games: Agatha Wong defends wushu title, Daniel Parantac bags bronze”

By Nick Giongco The Philippine Sports Commission is a government arm that functions almost 24/7. Its chairman, William ‘Butch’ Ramirez, spends the weekend — when high-ranking officials are given the opportunity to loosen their ties -— as if it is a regular workday in the PSC at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Philippine Sports CommissionContinue reading “PSC chief looks back at the long and winding road to SEA Games hosting”

By Kristel Satumbaga The battle for spectators goes full blast in the 30th Southeast Asian Games! Basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena remains the undisputed champion, with an all-PBA national team guaranteed to lure in a capacity crowd every game. But challengers have now emerged, with the wannabes — from volleyball at the Philsports Arena inContinue reading “SEA Games: All roads lead to… everywhere”

By Nick Giongco John Chicano eclipsed his personal best en route to winning the country’s first gold medal in the 30th SEA Games. (Mark Balmores) SUBIC BAY, Zambales—Hometown boy John Chicano gave host Philippines its first gold medal Sunday after ruling men’s triathlon in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Chicano crossed the finish line wavingContinue reading “Chicano delivers first SEAG gold for PH, Remolino settles for silver”