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Tokyo Olympic organizers call bribery scandal 'personal problem'

Kyodo News
Posted at Dec 22 07:16 PM

Members of the now-defunct Tokyo Olympic organizing committee are trying to put the widening sponsorship bribery scandal to rest. Read more »

For Hidilyn, life goes on after Olympic gold triumph

Aeron Gabriel V. Pantig
Posted at Oct 19 11:02 PM

'Hindi ibig sabihin na nanalo ka na sa Olympics ay magstop ka na doon,' Diaz acknowledged. Read more »

Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal widens with mascot allegations

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 19 09:17 PM

A corruption scandal surrounding the Tokyo Olympics widened on Wednesday as a former Games executive was re-arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from two firms, one of which reportedly sold official mascot toys. Read more »

Gold medalists Diaz, Cerdeña meet in PSC courtesy call

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 12:13 PM

Olympic gold medalists Arianne Cerdeña-Valdez and weightlifting superstar Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo recently met for the first time. Read more »

Hidilyn Diaz donates weightlifting equipment to AFP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 25 03:20 PM

Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz continues to do her part to promote weightlifting in the country. Read more »

Tokyo Games sponsor accused of bribery

Kyodo News
Posted at Aug 18 04:45 PM

Aoki released a statement Wednesday in the wake of the arrests saying it would cooperate with the investigation by prosecutors. Read more »

Hidilyn Diaz, kasal na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 09:44 PM

Kasal na ang Olympic weightlifting champion na si Hidilyn Diaz. Read more »

Police raid home of Tokyo Olympics executive: reports

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 01:30 AM

Japanese police raided the home of a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member who allegedly received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with. Read more »

Fil-Canadian swimmer Kayla Sanchez to represent PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 02:42 PM

Swimmer Kayla Sanchez, who won two medals in the Tokyo Olympics, has decided to switch federations and represent the Philippines. Read more »

Outgoing PSC chief tells successor to 'be alert, adapt'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 05:19 PM

The outstanding success of Filipino athletes in major competitions did not come by chance, stressed PSC chairman William "Butch" Ramirez on Tuesday. Read more »

Sports execs pay tribute to Hidilyn Diaz, Olympic heroes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 03:36 PM

The country's top sports officials on Monday night paid tribute to the outstanding athletes, led by Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz. Read more »

Boxers to be honored in PSA Awards Night

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 28 12:24 PM

Six world-class boxers -- including three who won medals in the Tokyo Olympics -- will be feted in the PSA Annual Awards Night. Read more »

POC chief Tolentino gets Executive of the Year nod

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 05:29 PM

POC president Rep. Bambol Tolentino will be recognized for the role he played in the Philippines' historic campaign in the Tokyo Summer Games. Read more »

Hidilyn’s SEA Games roadmap? Qualify first, plan later

Manolo Pedralvez
Posted at Feb 10 08:00 AM

Diaz says she and coach Julius Naranjo are not discounting flying to Malaysia — where she prepared for the Olympics — to train for the SEA Games. Read more »

Hidilyn still determined to get management degree

Manolo Pedralvez
Updated as of Feb 10 05:43 AM

Olympic gold medalist Diaz doesn’t plan to sit on her success in Tokyo last year, acknowledging she wants to earn her college degree. Read more »

LOOK: Paalam sets up own business from Olympic windfall

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 08:45 PM

Carlo Paalam knows he can't box forever. This is why he has decided to invest his Olympic earnings in preparation for a secure life outside the ring. Read more »

EJ Obiena, handang harapin ang akusasyon ng PATAFA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 09:43 PM

Inaakusahan ang Olympic pole vaulter nang hindi pagbabayad sa kaniyang coach at pamemeke umano ng liquidation documents. Read more »

PATAFA decision invalidates Obiena's efforts: Marcial

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 02:57 PM

Olympic boxer Eumir Felix Marcial on Wednesday expressed his support for embattled pole vaulter EJ Obiena. Read more »

WATCH: Hidilyn Diaz gets COVID-19 vaccine booster shot

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 07:06 PM

Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz on Tuesday received her COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in Quezon City. Read more »

Hidilyn Diaz sets sights on Paris Olympics

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 02 07:17 PM

It looks like Hidilyn Diaz is not done making history for the Philippines. Read more »