The top 10 sports moments of 2018 Romeo MoranUpdated as of Dec 30 04:15 AM From the Maroons’ short brush with victory to Pinays making a splash at the Asian Games, here are 10 reasons why sports was so great this year. Read more »
2018 Philippine sports in review: Pinoys leave mark on global stage ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 29 12:37 PM The phrase "history was made" was used on a number of occasions in 2018, as Filipino athletes asserted themselves in international competition. Read more »
In scathing letter, Hidilyn Diaz airs frustration over state of PH weighlifting ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 28 09:48 AM The reigning Asian Games weightlifting champion said she wants to see changes made in the national governing body for her sport, including a new leadership. Read more »
Gold sweep in Indonesia part of long history of Pinay power at Asian Games Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 04 11:52 AM Bowling legend Bong Coo, sprinter extraordinaire Mona Solaiman, and swimming sensation Haydée Coloso-Espino blazed the trail for Filipina women in the Asian Games. Read more »
Mikee Cojuangco on Pinay gold medalists: ‘Not enough words to express pride’ Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 30 05:07 PM Before the 4-gold windfall by Filipina athletes in the 2018 Asian Games, the accomplished horseback rider was the last female national athlete to win at the Games. Read more »
SLIDESHOW: Pinays deliver Asian Games gold medals ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 30 05:05 PM The gold medals the Philippines has won so far (as of Aug. 29) in the 2018 Asian Games have come courtesy of the country's female athletes. Read more »
Asian Games: ‘Means the world to represent country, women’ — Gold-winning Pinays April Rafales, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 29 01:22 AM The Philippines' gold-medal winners in the 2018 Asian Games arrived in Manila on Tuesday night, saying they are proud to represent the country and women. Read more »
Asian Games champ Hidilyn Diaz fulfills weightlifting gym promise in hometown Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News Posted at Aug 26 01:35 PM Diaz's gym in Zamboanga City has been operating for a year now; with her recent Asian Games gold, she looks to inspire more to take up her sport. Read more »
Asian Games: Hidilyn Diaz confident Team Philippines can win more gold medals Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 23 05:55 AM After earning the country’s breakthrough gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games, the weightlifter is confident that Filipino athletes will follow suit. Read more »
Asian Games: Hidilyn Diaz’s feat amazes, inspires PH basketball team Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 22 08:51 PM The men's national basketball team gave the gold-medal winning weightlifter a collective salute for her accomplishment. Read more »
Weightlifting: After Asian Games gold, Hidilyn Diaz charts course for Tokyo 2020 Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 22 06:51 PM Diaz reveals feeling immense pressure preparing for the Asian Games in Jakarta, to the point that she blocked her friends on social media. Read more »
Asian Games: What will gold winner Hidilyn Diaz do with P6-M prize money? Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 22 02:03 AM The world-class weightlifter said it's important for her to be able to manage the money she is about to receive. Read more »
Asian Games: Hidilyn Diaz wins first gold for Philippines ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 21 11:01 PM Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz got the gold medal for the Philippines in the women's 53-kilograms event in the 2018 Asian Games weightlifting competition at Jakarta International Expo Hall A in Indonesia on Tuesday. Read more »
Asian Games: Weightlifting chief stays hopeful as Hidilyn Diaz faces tough field Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 21 04:27 AM Diaz, who won silver in the 2016 Rio Olympics, is set to compete in the women’s 53-kilogram division on Tuesday. Competition is set to begin 5 p.m. Read more »