BY NICK GIONGCO   Chairman Butch Ramirez of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) believes the early appointment of chief of mission to the 31st Southeast Asian Games will help the country in its bid to sustain the momentum gained in winning the overall crown of the 30th edition. Following its supreme showing in the 2019 […]

ASIDE from the generous cash incentives from President Duterte and the Philippines Sports Commission, Team Philippines was conferred the “Order of Lapu-Lapu” for winning the overall championship in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Almost 600 medalists trooped to the Palace to meet President and receive their cash reward. Satisfied with the success of Team Philippine, Duterte conferred […]

ONE of the sports that quietly delivered and contributed to the success of Team Philippines in the 30th SEA Games was wakeboarding. Little has been heard from this sport during the magical 12 days of the biennial meet but wakeboarding netted two gold, two silver and two bonze medals in what could be its most productive showing […]

BY NICK GIONGCO After its overachieving performance in the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Track and Field Association (Patafa) plans to trim the size of the national team to a level so it can increase the funds available to the elite athletes. “Right now, the number of athletes and coaches is about 80,” said […]

AFTER adding 10 golds and two silvers to the country’s medal harvest on the first day of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Dancesport Council of the Philippines (DSCPI) yesterday thanked the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for its financial support. DSCPI President Rebecca Garcia said PAGCOR’s financial support has enormously helped in the […]