Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala has officially broken into the world’s Top 100, rising to a career-high No. 75 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) professional rankings released this week — a huge jump from her previous spot at No. 140 before the Miami Open. Eala first entered the WTA Top 1000 in 2021, […]
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Filipino Tennis Sensation Alex Eala Secures ITF W75 Women’s Pro Doubles Title in France
Filipino tennis champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala clinched victory at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W75 Croissy-Beaubourg Women’s Doubles in France. Eala, alongside partner Estelle Cascino of France, triumphed over top-seeded duo Jessika Ponchet of France and Maia Lumsden of Great Britain in a thrilling final match on March 30 (March 31 PhST), securing a 7-5, […]
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Philippines’ EJ Obiena Shatters 26-Year-Old Asian Indoor Pole Vault Record at ISTAF Berlin
BREAKING NEWS: The Philippines’ Ernest John “EJ” Obiena set the bar higher to break the quarter of a century-old Asian Indoor Record while adding a major athletics event title, a new season best record, and a new national record. The man from Manila won as the headliner pole vaulter at the ISTAF Indoor Berlin in Germany, a World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver event.
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Filipino EJ Obiena Triumphs in Croatia, Sets New Records Ahead of Paris Olympics
BREAKING NEWS: The Philippines’ Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has just started his pole vault competition season with a big win while breaking records early this morning at the Memorial Josip Gašparac in Croatia, a World Athletics Indoor Bronze event which witnessed a showcase of the Filipino athlete’s readiness for his gold medal bid at the Paris Olympics.
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Overcoming COVID and Odds: EJ Obiena Clinches Silver at World Athletics Championships, Challenges World No. 1 Duplantis
Asian sensation Ernest John “EJ” Obiena of the Philippines soared through the air under the skies of Budapest, Hungary, and claimed his podium spot in front of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the unfolding of sports history at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
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How Did Teen Champion Alex Eala Secure Her Third Pro Tennis Title? Discover Her Journey at ITF W25 Yecla Tournament
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.
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EJ Obiena Auctions Off SEA Games-Winning Shoes to Support Young Filipino Pole Vaulters
Philippine pole vault sensation Ernest John Obiena is doing more than just winning medals for his country – he’s giving back to the community in a unique way.
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Carlos Yulo’s Double Gold & Silver Triumph: How Did the Filipino Gymnast Achieve This Stunning Feat at the Cambodia SEA Games?
Carlos Yulo, the Filipino gymnastics world champion, has left an indelible mark at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia, claiming two gold and two silver medals in an awe-inspiring display of athletic prowess.
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Filipino teen champion Alex Eala zooms closer to World Tennis Top 100
Filipino teen champion athlete Alexandra “Alex” Eala has zoomed closer to the World Tennis Top 100 in the newest professional women’s ranking, just two years since she turned pro.
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World e-Karate Filipino champion James De Los Santos graduates after 14 years
World Karate Filipino champion Orencio James De Los Santos has finally graduated from De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila after 14 years as an athlete representing the Philippines.
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BREAKING NEWS: Philippines’ EJ Obiena wins Golden Fly, caps all-medals European campaign
BREAKING NEWS: The Philippines’ Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has won the 2022 Golden Fly Series in Schaan, Liechtenstein, capping a successful campaign for 7 medals in all his scheduled 7 events in Europe.
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BREAKING NEWS: EJ Obiena wins gold in Germany, qualifies for World Championships
BREAKING NEWS: The Philippines’ champion Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has just won pole vault gold at the 26th Internationales Stabhochsprung-Meeting in Jockgrim, Germany, while again making the qualification standard for the World Championships next year.
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