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Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 28 August to 03 September 2016)

Jerwin Ancajas Wins IBF Title Versus Puerto Rican Fighter Inquirer reports: “Jerwin Ancajas pulled off a stunner on Saturday by dominating McJoe Arroyo to snatch the IBF super flyweight championship via unanimous decision at the Jurado Hall in Taguig City.” Read more here. – UAAP Season 79 Men’s Senior Basketball Tournament Opens Rappler provides a […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 21 to 27 August 2016)

Japoy Lizardo on Leaving a Legacy The Filipino Taekwondo champ talks about his love for the sport and how it has shaped him to win in life. Read more here. – Where Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines Went Wrong According to the Inquirer article, national sports development guru Dr. Aparicio Mequi explained: “Data show that […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 14 to 20 August 2016)

Kirstie Alora Loses to Moroccan Opponent, Bows Out of Rio Olympics Filipina taekwondo jin Kirstie Alora comes up short against her Moroccan opponent Wiam Dislam, losing at 5-7 in the women’s repechage for a chance to fight for bronze medal. Read more here. – Philippine Basketball’s “The Maestro” Baby Dalupan Passes Away The Philippine basketball community mourns […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 07 to 13 August 2016)

Pinoy Medical Volunteer Lucky to Witness Hidilyn Diaz’s Triumph in the Olympics Spin.ph reports: “All Marvin Delfin wanted was to fulfill his dream of being in the Olympics, so much so that he spent his own money to become a medical volunteer from the Philippines and be part of the XXXI Rio Games. “He ended […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 31 July to 06 August 2016)

Lariba Bows Out of Rio Olympics Flag-bearer and table tennis player Ian Lariba succumbed to a loss against Han Xing of Congo. Lariba was ranked 325th in the world, while Han was 161st coming into the Games. Read more here. – Lacuna Second PH Athlete to End Rio Olympics Bid Rappler reports: “The 23-year-old Lacuna finished 6th […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (24 to 30 July 2016)

Chinese Club Offering Castro P14M to Play in CBA According to Inquirer, a Chinese team in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league is willing to pay Jason Castro P14M to play for them for five months, excluding won-game bonuses and perks. Read more here. – Pinoy Weightlifters Continue Preparations for Rio Olympics PH representatives Nestor Colonia and […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of July 17 to 23, 2016)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What Are Fil-Am Eric Cray’s Chances for a Medal in Rio? Inquirer reports: “The fastest man in Southeast Asia is just a fraction of a second away from reaching the podium in the men’s 400m hurdles in the Games with his 48.98-second clocking.” Read more here. – Philippines Defeats Iraq to Remain Competitive in Fiba Asia […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 10 to 16 July 2016)

38th William Jones Cup Bid Underway for PH-Mighty Sports The Philippine team Mighty Sports faces a tought first assignment at the tournament as they go against host country Taiwan on Sunday at New Taipei City. Read more here. _ Fiipina golfer Wins at Symetra Tour in New York According to Spin.ph, Filipino golfer Clariss Guce “made a […]

(un)JUST PUSO: On the Plight of Philippine National Athletes

… Or why the heart is not enough to heal the ailing system of sports development in the Philippines By Kristian Gerard A. Bruel Filipinos are naturally in love with the idea of sports. In fact, we are very passionate about it. A perfect example is that of basketball. In almost every street in the Philippines, […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of July 2 to 9, 2016)

Some updates on the men’s national basketball team, the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge, and upcoming big fights for Pinoy boxers: – De Ocampo and Castro Retire from Gilas After the Olympic Qualifying Tournament run for the 2016 Rio Olympics, which ended abruptly last Wednesday for Gilas Pilipinas after losing to New Zealand, star point guard […]

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