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Tiger Woods aspires to play in Olympics — ‘It’s a big goal’

Ossian Shine, Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 07:30 PM

Golfing great Tiger Woods is targeting the Tokyo Olympics as he seeks to add another glittering chapter to his storied career. Read more »

Why pole-vaulter EJ Obiena wants to work with gymnast Caloy Yulo

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 02:50 AM

For Obiena, nothing beats seeing his countrymen rally behind him, especially in international competitions. Read more »

Gymnastics: Carlos Yulo’s next target? Gold in next year’s Olympics

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 16 11:30 AM

With the cash incentives coming in, Carlos Yulo said he wants to buy a house for his family. Read more »

PSC chief says Yulo, Petecio to get P1-M, vows support for Olympic prospects until 2028 Games

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 14 10:56 PM

Filipino athletes considered by the government to be capable of winning an Olympic medal can be assured of long-term financial support, a top sports official said on Monday. Read more »

Gymnastics: Carlos Yulo is 2nd Filipino to gain Olympic spot

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 08 03:25 PM

Gymnast Carlos Yulo became the second Filipino athlete to qualify to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Gov’t to Hidilyn Diaz: Prepare for Olympics, don’t worry about funds

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 09:28 PM

While accomplished weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz is chasing an Olympic berth, she need not worry about running out of funds. Read more »

Surrounded by pole-vaulting greats, EJ Obiena sets much higher bar

Mye Mulingtapang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 25 12:57 AM

Thanks to the personal support of Olympic champions Sergey Bubka and Thiago Braz, Pinoy world prospect EJ Obiena has eyes on some lofty prize. Read more »

Pole vaulter is first Pinoy to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 05:38 PM

Pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena has officially become the first Filipino to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics following his performance in a tournament in Italy. Read more »

Skateboarding does not need Olympic validation, says Tony Hawk

Rachel Joyner, Reuters
Posted at Aug 11 03:08 PM

Skateboarding does not need the prestige of Olympic status, and it could inadvertently harm the sport's counter-cultural standing, skateboarding great Tony Hawk said on Saturday. Read more »

Lochte targets Tokyo after comeback swim

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 01 04:57 PM

A rejuvenated Ryan Lochte returned to competitive swimming for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday, insisting he was a changed man as he targets a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Didal finishes 5th in Street League Skateboarding, gets closer to Olympic dreams

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 06:13 PM

Filipina skateboarding sensation Margielyn Didal boosted her chances of making it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by claiming fifth place in the 2019 Street League Skateboarding World Tour at CA Skateparks Training Facility in Los Angeles on Sunday (Monday, Manila time). Read more »

Olympics: IOC approves exclusion of boxing body from Tokyo 2020 Games

Karolos Grohmann, Reuters
Posted at Jun 26 05:41 PM

AIBA has been in turmoil over its finances and governance for years with an ongoing bitter battle over the presidency that has split the body internally. Read more »

Lack of support? Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz training in China well-funded, says official

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 01:39 AM

Champion weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz will have to sit down with sports officials in order for the government to address her financial needs related to her preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Hidilyn Diaz humingi ng tulong pinansiyal para sa Tokyo 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 08:14 PM

Nag-viral ang post ng Olympic silver medalist sa weightlifting na si Hidilyn Diaz ukol sa paghingi niya ng suportang pinansiyal para sa paghahanda niya sa Olympics. Read more »

IOC OK for boxing to keep place in Tokyo, but not under its governing body

Brian Homewood, Reuters
Posted at May 24 11:05 PM

The recommendations came as the IOC published a report following an inquiry into the finances and governance of AIBA, which has been in turmoil for years. Read more »

World amateur-boxing body says progress made in fight to avoid Tokyo KO

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 02:01 AM

The AIBA is being investigated by the IOC, which in November froze preparations for boxing at next year's Games, warning it could be stripped of the right to run the competition. Read more »

Japan's convenience stores to ditch porn mags ahead of Olympics

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 22 05:13 PM

The decisions came as Japan's ubiquitous convenience stores serve more women and families with young children, as well as waves of tourists. Read more »

Tokyo 2020 vows no let-up as preparations lauded

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 03 01:35 PM

Tokyo 2020 bosses vowed Monday there would be no let-up in their Games preparations, as the president of the IOC said some previous host cities were less prepared even with three months to go. Read more »

Judo: Kiyomi Watanabe eyeing Olympic spot in Tokyo 2020

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 03:43 PM

JAKARTA -- After falling just short of a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games, Filipino-Japanese judoka Kiyomi Watanabe is now setting her sights on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. Read more »

Hidilyn Diaz, Pinoy athlete, bow

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 04:39 PM

A combination of hard work, a good support team, strong faith in God, and a bit of luck resulted in an Asian Games 2018 gold medal for Pinoy weightlifter, Hidilyn Diaz.  Read more »