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FIBAWC 2023 countdown begins; Clarkson, Sotto beef up Gilas Pilipinas

The year-long countdown to the much-anticipated Philippine hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has begun with a glimpse of world-class basketball action from the FIBAWC Asian Qualifiers Window 4 games that will pit Gilas Pilipinas against Lebanon on Friday, Aug. 26, at 2:00 a.m. and then Saudi Arabia on Monday, Aug. 29, at 7:00 p.m.

POC to immortalize Lydia de Vega in museum

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) will immortalize the late Asian Sprint Queen Lydia de Vega at the soon-to-rise POC Museum at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac.

Track and Field icon Lydia de Vega-Mercado passes away at 57

The Philippines lost one of its brightest sports stars on Wednesday, August 10, with the passing of Lydia de Vega-Mercado at the age of 57.

Clarkson to train with Gilas starting August 15

After losing the majority of its few games, the Philippine men’s national basketball team is about to get a significant boost with the arrival of Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson.

Peñalosa won’t be DK Yoo’s trainer against Pacquiao

Two-division world boxing champion Gerry Peñalosa clarified that he will not be DK Yoo’s trainer for the latter’s exhibition/charity match against retired Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.

Puentevella sees PH weightlifting gold and silver in 2024 Paris Olympics

Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) president Monico Puentevella firmly believes that Filipino weightlifters are capable of giving two more medals in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

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