Despite spending two years off the hardwood, the Gilas Women showed grit and determination in their recent FIBA Asia Cup stint.
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Vaccine mandates throughout the world of sports have sparked an ongoing controversy among athletes and fans.
The Philippine women’s national football team aims to reach greater heights, seeking their first World Cup appearance.
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Athlete Revisited: Ben Mbala
Former UAAP MVP Ben Mbala looks back on his journey with the DLSU Green Archers.
After a long hiatus, amateur basketball is back with Filbasket—a newly formed league that allows athletes to return to the hardwood and relive the glory of playing the game once again.
Hoping to replicate our historic success in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a delegation of six para-athletes participated in the Tokyo Paralympic Games held last end-August to early September. Having a roster composed of seasoned veterans and first-time Paralympians, the delegation finished with finals appearances by swimmer Ernie Gawilan and wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangiliwan, who both…
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Behind the beat, Animo Squad rallies on
Training is a prime factor for athletes, enabling them to boost their skills, carry out their goals, and polish up on their craft. The pandemic brought many sports to a halt, affecting how athletes interacted with one another. Despite the limitations, online training has persisted. Estelle Cerutti (III, BS-MKT) and Mico Sillo (IV, AB-BHS), members…
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Kickstart: PFL prepares for new beginnings
Since its first season in 2017, the Philippine Football League (PFL) has showcased the top football talent that the country has to offer. The league announced that it will kick off its 2021 season on September 25 after its 2020 season was delayed for seven months. Former DLSU Men’s Football players Matthew Nierras, and Nathan…
Behind every athlete’s triumphs or downfalls is a team that plays the supporting roles to ensure that their champion is at peak condition upon entering the arena. With the country’s first Olympic gold medal finally obtained in the recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics, spectators might be interested to know the team behind Hidilyn Diaz, the woman…
Nearly a month has passed since the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, wherein the Philippine team achieved its most historic campaign since the 1932 Los Angeles Games by garnering four podium finishes: gold for Hidilyn Diaz (weightlifting), two silvers for Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam, and a bronze for Eumir Marcial (boxing), all notably coming from individual…