Iran, Korea and Vietnam Capture Golds on Day 1 of 2016 WTF World Taekwondo Junior Championships

BURNABY, Canada (Nov. 16, 2016) – Gold medals went to Iran and Vietnam in the female categories, while Korea won both golds up for grabs in the male divisions on Day 1 of the 2016 WTF World Taekwondo Junior Championships. The championships, which WTF President Chungwon Choue called “a road map to Tokyo 2020” features athletes aged 15-17. Burnaby’s Bill Copeland Sports Centre was full to the bursting point, and with many nations fielding vocal,...

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Philippines’ Ramirez defends ju-jitsu gold

photo (c) Peter Lucas Danang, Vietnam, September 26, 2016: The rapid rise of ju-jitsu in Asia is noticeable by the wide variety of flags on display in the medal ceremonies. The Philippines are particularly happy with the growing profile of ju-jitsu, as Annie Ramirez won her second gold medal in the short history of the OCA’s Asian Beach Games at Bien Dong Park on Monday evening. Two years ago in Phuket, Thailand, Annie took the women’s ne-waza...

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5th ASIAN Beach Games Team Philippines RESULTS

Gold - 2 Silver - 1 Bronze - 12 ...

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Vengeful Perlas Pilipinas rips Indonesia to move within a win of Seaba title

MALACCA, MALAYSIA - Payback time for Perlas Pilipinas. The Filipinas beat Indonesia, 72-56, in the Seaba Women's Championship at the Bukit Serindit Indoor Stadium on Friday night to settle an old score against the team that beat them in last year's Southeast Asian Game.  Allana Lim finished with a near double-double of 24 points and nine rebounds while Cindy Resultay contributed 15 to lead the Filipinas to the morale-boosting win ahead...

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Rachel Anne Daquis named captain of PSL squad to Women's World Club meet

RACHEL Anne Daquis has been named team captain of the PSL Manila squad that will compete in the Women's Club World Championship set October 18 to 23 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The 28-year old outside hitter was chosen over seven imports and six other local players, namely Jovelyn Gonzaga, Jaja Santiago, Mika Reyes, Kim Fajardo, Ces Molina and Jen Reyes. "Title 'yung pagiging team captain pero para sa akin it's more on a responsibility as...

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Filipina jin Kirstie Alora sets sights on 2020 after bowing out of Rio Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO — Kirstie Elaine Alora was left in in tears after she exited the Olympic taekwondo competitions, ending the Philippine campaign in Rio. But Alora says that the losses will serve as a lesson for her and fuel her to do better as she eyes a return in the Tokyo Olympics. “Another sad moment na second chance ko na pero still, parang pinagkait sa akin. Siguro kailangan ko pa na ’wag itigil ’yung journey ko sa pagtataekwondo,” said...

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