Ian Lariba (via PhilStar.com)
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.
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Jessie Lacuna (AFP Photo via Rappler.com)
Lacuna Second PH Athlete to End Rio Olympics Bid
Rappler reports: “The 23-year-old Lacuna finished 6th in the second heat of 7 swimmers with a time of 4:01.70, with a final ranking of 46th out of 50,” in the 400m freestyle.
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Miguel Tabuena (Courtesy Asian Tour; Illustration: Jonathan Raymond via The National)
Golfer Miguel Tabuena on Competing in Rio
According to The National website, the 21-year-old Miguel Tabuena will be joining golf legends in this year’s Olympics: Bubba Watson, British Open champion Henrik Stenson, Rickie Fowler, Danny Willett, Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia among others.
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