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PH handang-handa na sa pag-host ng 2019 SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 10:00 PM

Tiniyak ng bagong pinuno ng Philippine Olympic Committee na walang patid ang paghahanda para sa SEA Games.   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 »

After Pan Am Games slam dunk, 3x3 basketball looks towards Olympics

Steve Keating, Reuters
Posted at Jul 30 09:54 AM

The front page of FIBA's website offers a little teaser about its latest project: "From the streets to the Olympics" says basketball's world governing body in a pitch for the 3x3 version of the game. Read more »

USA basketball women expand pre-Olympic training plans

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 28 09:03 AM

Reigning world and Olympic champion United States unveiled an expanded training program Saturday ahead of next year's Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Twitter will stream some Olympics events live

Kevin Draper, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 26 10:11 AM

NBCUniversal, which holds the broadcast rights to the Olympics in the United States, and Twitter have signed an agreement to show limited live event coverage, highlights and a daily Olympics show on the social media platform. Read more »

Olympics organizers test heat countermeasures in sweltering Tokyo

Jack Tarrant and Yoko Kono, Reuters
Posted at Jul 25 06:58 PM

With temperatures rising to 35 degrees Celsius and humidity of 75 percent on Thursday, Tokyo 2020 organizers had the perfect weather to try out their heat countermeasures and preparedness for next year's Olympics at the beach volleyball test event. Read more »

'Truly outstanding' - Tokyo marks one year till 2020 Olympics

Miwa Suzuki and Natsuko Fukue, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 25 10:33 AM

Tokyo promised a high-tech Olympics complete with robots as it marked a year to go until the 2020 Games on Wednesday, hoping to leave behind some bumps in the road including an ongoing corruption investigation. 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 »

NBA: Steph Curry targets Tokyo Olympic challenge

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 24 10:01 AM

Three-time NBA champion Steph Curry looks to have his sights on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics -- and a gold medal that would complete his career set. Read more »

Glass half-empty or half-full?

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 04:46 PM

Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz sparked controversy this week after she used social media to appeal for more financial support in her bid to qualify and win an Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in Tokyo next year 2020.    Read more »

LOOK: PH flag as a human character for Tokyo Olympics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 05:28 PM

Ever wondered how the Philippine flag would look like if it were turned into a human character?  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 »

'Hirap na hirap na ako': Hidilyn Diaz asks for financial help for Olympic bid

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 04 10:48 PM

Asian Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz revealed on Monday that she is in need of financial support amidst her preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Tokyo 2020 torch relay route revealed, uniforms unveiled

Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Posted at Jun 01 04:41 PM

Tokyo 2020 organizers on Saturday unveiled the uniforms to be worn by 10,000 volunteer runners during the torch relay and presented further details about the route the relay will take. 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 »

Boxing chief 'optimistic' over ending Tokyo threat

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 10:19 AM

Amateur boxing's governing body the AIBA emerged from talks with the IOC on Monday "optimistic" of retaining the right to organize the event at next year's Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

PH's top cyclists to compete in PRURide PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 02 12:38 PM

Elite cyclists from at least 25 international teams will lead the field I the second leg of the PRURide PH 2019, which takes place on May 24 to 26 in Subic. Read more »