Olympians are people
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
Olympians are people, too. We think that they’re invincible, that they can touch Heaven over and over, and every time they walk into the arena they have hitherto owned.
Boxer Nesthy Petecio advances to semis, assured of bronze medal
FILIPINO boxer Nesthy Petecio is through to the semifinals of the women’s featherweight division at the Tokyo Olympics and is already assured of a bronze medal.
Hidilyn Diaz returns home with PHL’s first Olympic gold
OLYMPIC gold medalist Hidilyn F. Diaz returned to Manila on Wednesday with little fanfare as she headed straight to quarantine.
Boxer Eumir Felix Marcial and golfer Juvic Pagunsan begin Tokyo Olympic bids
FILIPINO athletes Eumir Felix D. Marcial (boxing) and Juvic Pagunsan (golf) kick off their respective campaigns at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Thursday.
Basketball: USA routs Iran, 120-66
SAITAMA, Japan — The United States got back on track in their quest for a fourth consecutive gold medal on Wednesday after a 54 point blow-out win against Iran buoyed by a barrage of three pointers as they put behind their disappointing loss on Sunday against France.
San Miguel beats Blackwater, 99-80, for third win in a row
THE San Miguel Beermen raced to their third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup after routing the Blackwater Bossing, 99-80, in league action on Wednesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Sta. Lucia recovers to book third PVL victory
The Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors averted massive collapse to beat the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in five sets, 25-20, 25-12, 24-26, 21-25, 15-10, in Premier Volleyball League Open Conference action on Wednesday at the PCV Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.
Team Lakay’s Pacatiw set for ONE Championship debut
THE latest Team Lakay member in ONE Championship Jeremy “Juggernaut” Pacatiw is set to make his promotion’s debut at ONE: Battleground on Friday.
Italian rower tested positive COVID test
ITALY raced their way to an Olympic bronze in the men’s four medal race on Wednesday, but team stalwart Bruno Rosetti missed out on his chance for a treasured piece of hardware after a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test came back positive hours before the final.
Netherlands, Britain breeze to hockey wins
THE Netherlands secured an easy victory over South Africa in hot, blustery conditions at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, while Britain defeated India.
Tokyo holds breath for Biles’ decision
THE Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday were still coming to terms with Simone Biles’ stunning exit from the women’s gymnastics team event and waiting to learn if the American would return to competition.
Hungary, Italy in semis of saber team
HIGH-RANKING Hungary and Italy will clash in the semifinals of the men’s saber team event on Wednesday, with individual gold medalist Aron Szilagyi and Luigi Samele with silver set to face each other again on the piste.