The Philippines was proudly represented by 22 Filipino athletes in the recently concluded Paris Olympics held last July 26 to August 11, 2024 at Paris, France. While some faced heartbreak, their journey reflected the hard work that brought them to the world’s grandest stage. To commend their effort for bringing pride to the nation, here is a recap of some of the key highlights from the Paris Olympic games.
The largest International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic Team made its way across the Seine with a picturesque floating parade representing the 120 million forcibly displaced people around the globe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 last Saturday night, July 27 (PH time).
Alas Pilipinas ended its 63-year medal drought in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) after the historic performances of Alas' trio, Angel Canino, Eya Laure, and Sisi Rondina, to demolish Australia in their rematch game in three sets, 25-23, 25-15, and 25-7, on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Firing up the upper and lower courts of the Visayas State University is this year’s anticipated Goodwill Games 2024. Flaunting their expertise and passion for sports are different athletes and sports enthusiasts across the region who participated in the two-day event as part of the university centennial anniversary celebration last April 3-4.
For Filipino sports fans, the excitement is palpable. This year marks the Philippines' 100th participation in the Olympics—a historic milestone that coincides with an even more promising development: a larger-than-ever delegation set to carry the nation’s hopes and dreams.
Proving themselves as queens of the Premier Volleyball League is the Creamline Cool Smashers as they bring home their 8th championship title in the PVL All-Filipino Conference 2024 at the packed Smart Araneta Coliseum last Saturday, May 12.
There has always been a stereotype that women don't belong in the realms of athletics and contact sports until this day and age. However, women shouldn't have to shatter records for them to be recognized. In this article, we feature five #ProudViscan women athletes who continue to make the court, the ring, and the field a place of their own.
Athletes carry with them their advocacies and devote their fight in the realm of sports such as escalating and breaking the predicament of LGBTQ+ discrimination. As we celebrate this Pride Month, let’s get to know some local and international athletes who are proud members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Visayas State University (VSU) took advantage of its tides and terrains as it recently concluded its notable first Open Water and Aquathon Tournament from April 6-7, 2024 as part of the banner activities of the Centennial Celebration, which are also co-presented by the different course-organizations of the campus and significant interest groups outside the university.
The Filipino Olympian pole vaulter, EJ Obiena claims his second straight gold medal – his first award this 2024 season, after winning in the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISAF) Indoor Berlin tilt in Germany last Friday, February 23 (German time).