Tag: Filipino Athlete
Alex Eala turns professional, plays 1st pro tennis tourney in Tunisia
Filipino junior tennis star Alex Eala is turning professional this 2020 and will play her first tourney in Tunisia.
Ernie Gawilan is 1st Filipino Qualifier, Torchbearer for Tokyo Paralympics
Filipino para-athlete Ernie Gawilan is bound for the 16th Summer Paralympics in Tokyo as its first Filipino qualifier. The champion para swimmer has also been invited as a torchbearer for the opening of the games for differently-abled athletes held right after the Summer Olympics.
BREAKING NEWS: Pinoy Aquaman Ingemar Macarine sets new open water swim record in Zamboanga...
The "Pinoy Aquaman", Environmental lawyer-athlete Ingemar Macarine, this morning set off for a new record open water swim in the waters of Zamboanga Sibugay, his first charity swim in 2020 and the 35th open water swim of his career.
Cebu’s Dottie Ardina wins Australia’s Ballarat Icons Pro-Am golf tournament
Cebu' s Dottie Ardina has won the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG) Ballarat Icons Pro-Am Tournament held in Australia, giving her a lead as she goes into the final two events of the ALPG Club Car Series.
Hidilyn Diaz bags 3 Golds at Roma Weightlifting World Cup, strengthens Tokyo Olympics bid
Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz swept the women's 55-kilogram events to win 3 gold medals at the Roma 2020 Weightlifting World Cup, strengthening her bid for a berth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Paralympian Josephine Medina wins table tennis gold in Bangkok Open
Filipina table tennis Paralympian Josephine Medina bagged the gold medal at the 2019 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) - Para Bangkok Open.
The Pinay table tennis athlete played strong throughout the tournament and emerged winner...
Filipino-Ecuadorian Leylah Annie Fernandez captures French Open Junior Singles title
Filipino-Ecuadorian Leylah Annie Fernandez emerged victorious at the French Open Junior Girls Championship in Paris, France.
The 16-year-old tennis player of Filipino descent playing for Canada brought down her opponents one after the other in...
Micaela Jasmine Mojde, Julia Basa bag golds, set records at Beijing All-Star Swimfest in...
Filipina young swimmers Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh and Julia Basa bagged multiple golds and set records at the Beijing All-Star Swimming Championships held in February in China.
The Philippine Swimming League’s (PSL) top swimmer, Micaela Jasmine...
FIBA showcases Ricci Rivero’s spectacular plays in 3×3 U23 World Cup
Ricci Rivero capped his stint at the inaugural Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) 3x3 U23 World Cup held in China with the International Basketball Federation praising him as a fast-rising Filipino basketball superstar who displayed amazing moves on the FIBA hardcourt.
Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge wins 1st English Premier League match
After a challenging first few weeks in the English Premier League season, Cardiff City led by Philippine Azkals’ goalkeeper Neil Etheridge won their first game in the top flight after beating Fulham FC 4-2 at home in Cardiff City stadium over the weekend.
Boracay kiteboarder wins only PHL medal in 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Argentina
Boracay kiteboarder Christian Tio scored the Philippines’ 1st medal at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finishing with a silver for Men’s kiteboarding.
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz wins the Philippines’ 1st Asian Games Gold
The first Gold Medal for Team Philippines at the 2018 Asian Games was won by Hidilyn Diaz, delivering on a promise made to the Filipino people.