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Olympic boxing medalists get cash incentives from Romero

House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero (1-Pacman Partylist) delivered his promise to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics boxing medalists despite being out of the country.

EXCLUSIVE: PH Swimmer Gawilan aiming high as 2020 Tokyo Paralympics nears

Filipino Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan is confident of his chances when he and other delegates see action in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics scheduled for Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.

Casimero retains WBO title with split decision win over Rigondeaux

John Riel Casimero of the Philippines won via split decision over Guillermo Rigondeaux of Cuba on Saturday, Aug. 14 (Aug. 15, Sunday, PH time) to retain the WBO bantamweight title at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Folayang comeback bid foiled by Chinese fighter at ONE: Battleground II

Former ONE Lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang saw his comeback bid thwarted after losing to Chinese veteran Zhang Lipeng in the main event of ONE: Battleground II in a tape-delayed event held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium that aired on Friday, Aug. 13.

Crossovers derail Cool Smashers, crowned 2021 PVL Open Conference champions

The Chery Tigo Crossovers came back from two sets down against the Creamline Cool Smashers, 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-8, to win the 2021 PVL Open Conference crown on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at the PCV Socio Civic and Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.

Six para-athletes to vie for Tokyo Paralympic Games

By Melinda Quinones/PIA After achieving the highest medal haul for the country in Olympic history, six Filipino para-athletes will fly to Japan for the Tokyo Paralympic Games bid from August 24 to...

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