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POC offers advanced training in Paris for athletes qualifying in 2024 Olympics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 05:22 PM

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) negotiated a bargain for an all-in advanced training package for Filipino athletes who qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Read more »

Alex Eala qualifies for main draw in Rancho Santa Fe Open

Steve Angeles | TFC News Rancho Santa Fe, California
Posted at Oct 05 08:41 PM

Back on her winning ways, US Open Junior Girls Champion Alex Eala beats American Alana Smith to join the main draw of the W80 Rancho Santa Fe Open. Read more »

PH Women's Team hangs tough against New Zealand

Steve Angeles | TFC News Fullerton, California
Posted at Sep 08 01:47 PM

While a victory against New Zealand would have been sweet, the Philippine women's football team made plenty of gains throughout the week. Read more »

Marcos Jr. lauds 'modern-day heroes'

Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 01:11 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday promised to give “importance, support, and protection” to Filipinos he referred to as “bagong bayani.” Read more »

PH Women's team to train in SoCal ahead of World Cup

Steve Angeles | TFC News Irvine, California
Posted at Aug 30 08:12 PM

"We’re here to prepare the team and play as many international teams as we can and have as many training camps as we can,” head coach Alen Stajcic said. Read more »

EJ Obiena triumphant at True Athletes Classics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 29 01:15 AM

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena took top honors in the True Athletes Classic 2022 meet, held Sunday in Leverkusen, Germany. Read more »

ASEAN Para Games medalists to receive cash incentives

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 12:11 PM

The medalists of the 11th ASEAN Para Games (APG) will receive nearly P12-M worth of cash incentives from the government. Read more »

Marcos congratulates PH athletes in ASEAN Para Games

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 07:52 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday congratulated the Filipino para athletes who joined the ASEAN Para Games after placing 5th in the tournament. Read more »

Ika-5 pwesto, nasungkit ng PH sa 2022 Para Games sa Indonesia 

Annalyn 'Apol' Mabini | TFC News Indonesia
Posted at Aug 06 07:07 PM

Ika-5 pwesto sa 2022 ASEAN Paralympic Games sa Indonesia, nasungkit ng Pilipinas Read more »

Mangliwan adds to PH's medal haul in ASEAN Para Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 11:26 AM

Filipino para-athletes got off to a promising start in the first full day of action in the 11th ASEAN Para Games on Monday in Indonesia. Read more »

PH para bets claim 3 golds in Indonesia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 04:47 PM

The country's para swimmers delivered the first pair of gold medals in the 11th ASEAN Para Games on Monday. Read more »

Gawilan delivers PH's first gold in ASEAN Para Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 11:28 AM

Veteran Paralympian Ernie Gawilan secured the Philippines' first gold in the 11th ASEAN Para Games on Monday morning. Read more »

PH bets gird for action as 11th ASEAN Para Games unfold

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 06:36 AM

Filipino para-athletes will finally get to showcase their skills as the 11th ASEAN Para Games opens at Manahan Stadium at Surakarta, Indonesia. Read more »

'Pinoy Aquaman' conquers Lake Michigan

Connie Macatula-De Leon | TFC News Chicago
Posted at Jul 29 05:57 PM

Endurance swimmer Ingemar ‘Pinoy Aquaman’ Macarine has done it again. This time, he successfully swam across one of the world’s most dangerous lakes, Lake Michigan. Read more »

What to look for in an esports contract

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 07:02 AM

Future esports talents are urged to review their contracts properly before getting into an agreement with organizations and talent agencies. Read more »

Paralympics chief cautiously optimistic of Team PH's chances

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 05:00 PM

Philippine Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo was guardedly optimistic of the prospects of the national para team for the 11th ASEAN Para Games. Read more »

Pinoy para athletes ready for ASEAN Para Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 13 02:55 PM

A total of 144 Filipino Para athletes will carry the flag when they vie in the ASEAN Para Games, scheduled July 30 to Aug. 6 in Surakarta, Indonesia. Read more »

'Coach' Michael Martinez eyes third Olympics

Steve Angeles | TFC News Pasadena, California
Posted at Jul 06 08:22 PM

Two-time Philippine Olympian Michael Martinez is making use of his time in California to train not only himself, but aspiring figure skaters as well. Read more »

German trans footballers ‘can play for male or female teams’

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 24 04:18 AM

The German Football Association is changing its rules to allow transgender, intersex and non-binary players to choose whether to play for male or female teams. Read more »

Gilas 16U women hold intense camp in California

Steve Angeles | TFC News Fullerton, California
Posted at Jun 10 09:37 AM

Over 20 girls from all over the world went through intense training in California for a chance to compete for the Philippines in this month’s FIBA U16 Women's Asian Championship. Read more »