Bronze Triumph for Filipino Pole Vault Star EJ Obiena in Oslo’s Diamond League Event
Filipino pole vault sensation, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, added yet another feather to his cap with a Bronze Medal-winning performance at the high-profile Wanda Diamond League series' fifth leg at the Oslo Bislett Games held on June 15 (June 16 Philippine Standard Time).
Checkmate, Boys! 10-Year-Old Nika Juris Nicolas Becomes Philippines’ First Female Chess National Master: How...
The world of Philippine chess is abuzz as 10-year-old Nika Juris Nicolas of Pasig City defies norms and breaks barriers by earning the title of National Master - a first for a female in the country. The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) awarded Nika this prestigious title, marking a significant milestone in the country's chess history.
How Did Ernest John Obiena Defy Gravity and Vault into the Elite 6-Metre Club?...
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to literally reach new heights? Ernest John "EJ" Obiena, the 27-year-old Filipino Olympian, can now answer this question with first-hand experience. He has become the latest member of the pole vault six-metre club – an exclusive group of athletes worldwide that have managed to scale one of the most elusive barriers in elite athletics. But what makes Obiena's feat particularly notable?
From Steady to Stellar: Wesley So’s Unyielding Strategy Catapults Him to 3rd Spot in...
Steady as he goes, Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So ascends to new heights in the world of chess. Known for his consistent approach, So has maneuvered his way to the 3rd spot on the leaderboard at the 2023 Norway Chess Tournament. He now stands within striking distance of the title and the significant cash prize, having leapfrogged four other grandmasters, including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
How Did Teen Champion Alex Eala Secure Her Third Pro Tennis Title? Discover Her...
Alexandra “Alex” Eala, the Philippine tennis wunderkind, has impressively bagged her first title of the year and her third as a professional player at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla Tournament in Murcia, Spain.
Young Filipino Fencers Triumph: 12 Medals and Rising Stars at the Hefeng Championships
A new generation of Filipino fencing talent has emerged from the 2023 Hefeng National Junior and Children Fencing Championships held at the New Taipei Municipal Linkou Senior High School in New Taipei City.
Will History Repeat? Wesley So’s Norway Chess Revenge Win Sets Stage for Magnus Carlsen...
United States Chess Champions, Wesley So and Hikaru Nakamura clashed in an electrifying first-round match of the 2023 Norway Chess tournament. The thrilling Armageddon game that followed their classical game draw was reminiscent of a tense boxing match, with chess pieces flying off the board.
Can Wesley So Repeat His Norwegian Chess Triumph? His Exciting Return to Carlsen’s Home...
Nearly four years after making history in Norway, Filipino American chess Grandmaster Wesley So is aiming to recreate his remarkable achievement on Norwegian soil this time on the Norway Chess stage.
Wesley So Emerges as Grand Chess Tour’s Top Contender: A Closer Look at His...
Consistent and tactical, Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So has risen to the top of the leaderboard in the 2023 Grand Chess Tour (GCT). This ascent comes on the heels of his solid performances in the first two stages of the tour - the Superbet Chess Classic Romania and the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland - even though he did not clinch the top spot in either event.
Can Wesley So Checkmate His Way to an Unprecedented 3rd Grand Chess Tour Title?
Born in the Philippines, global chess champion Wesley So is now in hot pursuit of the lead in the prestigious 2023 Grand Chess Tour (GCT). As the tour enters the final day of its second event, the Superbet Warsaw Rapid & Blitz, eyes are on this powerhouse player, who has the potential to make history with an unprecedented 3rd GCT title.
A Golden Finish: How Team Philippines Achieved its Best Overseas SEA Games Performance in...
The Philippines culminated its campaign at the Cambodia Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2023, amassing an impressive 58 gold medals - marking one of the country's most fruitful overseas stints in the regional showcase since 1987. This successful outing was propelled by a late surge, encapsulating the tenacity and spirit of Team Philippines.
What Led Filipino Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam to Striking Gold at SEA...
Sunday, the 14th of May was a historic day for the Philippines at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia. Two Filipino boxing heroes, Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam, clinched gold, leading the country to a nine-medal haul for the day.
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