Fiba OQT stint signals return of PH as a serious global force – Giga Mail

Fiba OQT stint signals return of PH as a serious global force – Giga Mail

The Filipinos certainly made heads turn in Latvia. — PHOTOS FROM FIBA.COM Gilas Pilipinas may have lost its all-important match against Brazil in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia on Saturday, but the National Five, however, can now boast of something Philippine basketball wasn’t able to speak of for decades. After a masterful … Read more

PH judoka Kiyomi Watanabe headed for another Olympics stint – Giga Mail

PH judoka Kiyomi Watanabe headed for another Olympics stint – Giga Mail

Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe, who served as the flag bearer for the Philippines in Tokyo, is going to Paris Olympics. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Judo Federation is thrilled to have another bet in the Olympics after Kiyomi Watanabe punched her ticket to the 2024 Paris Games. Watanabe will be embarking on … Read more

USA stars rave about VNL Manila stint, relish Filipino crowd – Giga Mail

USA stars rave about VNL Manila stint, relish Filipino crowd – Giga Mail

USA’s Taylor Averill during a game against Japan in the VNL Manila leg.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philipines — Having a blast in their first time playing in Manila in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) was an understatement for USA stars Taylor Averill and Erik Shoji. Averill, who expressed his love to Filipino fans on his social … Read more

Experience makes USA’s Manila stint a ‘great success’ – Giga Mail

Experience makes USA’s Manila stint a ‘great success’ – Giga Mail

USA huddles during a timeout in a VNL 2024 game against Japan.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Team USA captain Micah Christenson had a first Manila trip to remember despite the Americans missing the Final Eight of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The United States wrapped up its campaign in Manila with a 25-20, 25-23, 25-19 … Read more

Adamson caps dominant stint with Shakey’s Girls volleyball crown – Giga Mail

Adamson caps dominant stint with Shakey’s Girls volleyball crown – Giga Mail

Adamson celebrates during the Shakey’s Girls volleyball final. Photo from SGVIL MANILA, Philippines — Adamson stamped its class to rule the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League after dominating Bacolod Tay Tung, 25-20, 25-5, 25-22, in the winner-take-all final on Sunday at Adamson Gym. The Lady Baby Falcons had another perfect campaign, sweeping all of their … Read more