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Philippine Delegates Speak at the 106th National Intercollegiate Athletic Games Forums in Taiwan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery images=”23565,23566,23567,23568,23569,23570,23578,23579″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]May 19, 2017 - Taiwan played host to sporting forums this past May 6-7, 2017 in Taipei as part of the 106th National Intercollegiate Athletic Games that was held at National Taiwan University. Several industry and academic thought leaders presented a wide range of topics over two days of International Forums.   Edgar […]

The Official Update from DLSU about Ian Lariba’s Health Condition

PH Olympian Ian Lariba’s alma mater De La Salle released a message re: her health condition DLSU alumna and Philippine Olympian Ian “Yan Yan” Lariba was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), her family announced on May 29. She will undergo treatment this week. We request the Lasallian community and to everyone who’s followed […]

Is the Philippines Ready for One True National Basketball Championship?

An Opinion Article by Mark Daniel Chan We have recently seen an exciting conclusion to the US NCAA Basketball Championship.  For both the Men’s and Women’s Division 1 programs, the month of March provided a great backdrop for some of the most exciting basketball the world has seen. In the Men’s Division, perennial powerhouse North […]

Call for Papers in the Upcoming 13th Asian Association of Sport Management (AASM) Conference

Date: July 20 to 22, 2017 Venue: Yongpyong Resort, Republic of Korea Theme: “Olympic Movement and the Development of Sustainable Sport Industry in Asia” Sport management scholars and researchers all over the world are invited to participate in the 13th Asian Association of Sport Management (AASM) Conference by submitting academic abstracts related to the main […]

Protecting Athletes On and Off The Playing Field: An Examination of Sport Agents, Athletes, Managers, and Contracts

by Mark Daniel Chan Taguig City, Philippines — SportPhil, in collaboration with the National Center for Mediation (NCM) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), organized “THE REAL SCORE: Understanding Player’s Contracts and Sport Manager’s Obligations” last March 10th. This topic has become of great interest in light of the increase in professional […]

What the Mindanao Peace Games Stands For

Now in its fourth year, the annual Mindanao Peace Games vows to continue to go beyond the usual goals of sporting events, as it aims to exhibit empowerment and hope in Mindanao and the entire Philippines through sports. The Mindanao Peace Games (MPG) started in 2014, through the collection of small dreams and hopes from […]

2017 Taipei International Sporting Goods Show is Happening this March!

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Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) welcomes interested overseas sporting goods buyers to its international sporting goods show, Taipei International Sporting Goods Show (TaiSPO), happening this March 22 to 25, 2017, in Taipei, TAIWAN. TAITRA is offering hotel and transportation subsidies to interested buyers, subject to certain eligibility requirements. To apply for subsidies, please provide the following: Company […]

Sports News Roundup for 22 to 28 January 2017

Enzo Pastor Movie to be Released in 2017 Enzo Pastor (Photo from Enzo Pastor’s Facebook via Top Gear Philippines) TopGear Philippines reports that Derek Ramsay will play Enzo, and that the film,, entitled Enzo: The life of Enzo Pastor will be directed by Enzo Williams, who created the award-winning flick Bonifiacio: Ang Unang Pangulo. Read more here. Carrion Wants to […]

‘Developing Toughness in Today’s Athletes’ Webinar with Olympic Gold Medalist Bo Hanson

Anyone is invited to join this webinar for FREE! WHEN: Monday, January 23rd at 8pm EST (USA) WHERE: Use this link to register today at no cost: http://eepurl.com/cxYi0D HOW: When you register you will be sent a link to join, including handouts for the webinar. PRESENTER: Bo Hanson, Coaching Consultant (4x Olympian and 3x Olympic Medalist) HOSTED BY: True North Sports TOPIC: […]

Sports News Roundup for 15 to 21 January 2017

Mon Fernandez is a PSC Commissioner Sun Star reports: “Mon Fernandez is one of four Phil. Sports Commission (PSC) commisioners that include Charles Maxey, Celia Kiram and Arnold Agustin.” Read more here.   Indonesian Fighter Wants a ONE Rematch vs Team Lakay’s Kelly In last December’s ONE Championship, the Filipino fighter Edward Kelly of Team […]

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