Stay updated with breaking news from Sarah dequinan. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) is sending a lean and mean team to the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships scheduled on Feb. 10 to 12 in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan.
World-class pole vaulter EJ Obiena will spearhead the PH team competing in the Asian Athletics Champions ....
Fil-American Kayla Richardson (Photo courtesy of Team Philippines) HANOI - Fil-American Kayla Richardson stepped out of the shadows of her more illustrious teammate Kristina Knott as she crowned herself the fastest woman in the 31st Southeast Asian Games at the My Dinh National Stadium here Wednesday. A slow starter, Richardson picked up the pace halfway through the 100-meter finals and held steady to the finish, clocking 11.6 seconds to master an 8-runner field that included 200-m queen, Singapore's Shanti Pereira, who placed runner-up with a time of 11.62. Thailand's Supanich Poolkerd placed third in 11.66 seconds. "I can't complain. I'm so grateful. It took me a lot to get here. I thank God for getting me here," said a teary-eyed Richardson, after sharing a sweet embrace with sister and fellow national athlete Kyla and father Jeff. The 26-year-old Richardson only placed second in the heats with a 12.02 time, but it was a ploy to reserve strength for the rac ....
'Bata' Reyes, pool aces due in Hanoi Wednesday businessmirror.com.ph - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from businessmirror.com.ph Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Team Philippines (Photo courtesy of PSC) HANOI - World billiards champion Carlo Biado and an assembly of potential gold medalists from various sports will arrive on Wednesday here and could join the parade of nations in the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Cue masters and perennial SEA Games gold contenders Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit are likewise checking in as well as Filipino billiards icon Efren "Bata'' Reyes prior to the opening rites on Thursday. Joining them are potential medalists from athletics, bowling, cycling MTB, esports, and jiujitsu led by world-renowned grapplers Margarita "Meggie'' Ochoa and Annie Ramirez. The Philippine Sports Commission was tasked to facilitate the trouble-free departure of the athletes and will be on hand to welcome them to Hanoi. "So far, so good. The arrivals have been going on smoothly. We are preparing for the opening ceremony and have been continuously providing assistance to our athletes,&# ....
The Philippines' Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) champions led the country's 10 gold, 13 silver, and 6 bronze medal haul in the 82nd Singapore Open Track & Field Championships held at the Home of Athletics, Kallang Sports Center, Singapore. ....