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PH out in SEA Games men’s indoor hockey

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Philippines was knocked out from semifinal contention in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games men’s indoor hockey competition after losing to Myanmar, 1-3, at the Centtro Mall Badminton Hall here Friday night. Thein Htike Oo and Ko Wai set the tone for Myanmar as they each scored a goal in the […]

SEA Games medal tally: PH still ahead after 8-gold Friday

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Philippines stayed on top of the medal tally of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after all the medal events that took place on Friday. As of 7:32 p.m., the Philippines had 71 golds, 55 silvers, and 50 bronzes. The home side took eight golds on Friday, headlined by three 1-2 […]

Filipino surfer rescues Indonesian competitor from big waves

SAN JUAN, La Union— Filipino surfer Roger Casugay has set aside his chance for a gold medal when he rescued his Indonesian rival, whose leash was detached from the surfboard during the South East Asian (SEA) Games open surfing competition here. In an interview with Bombo Radyo La Union Friday, Casugay said although it was […]

Bacolod City honors homegrown 30th SEA Games medalists

BACOLOD CITY — City officials here, led by Mayor Evelio Leonardia, paid tribute to homegrown athletes who have brought honor to the Philippines in the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. “We pride ourselves as the city of champions. We have to give them special recognition,” Leonardia said. On Friday, the mayor met with Debbie […]

Gaballo to face tough Thai foe Dec. 14

DAVAO CITY — Former World Boxing Association Interim World bantamweight champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo of General Santos City will face tough former World Boxing Council Youth bantam titlist Chaiwat Buatkrathok of Thailand on Dec. 14 at the Elorde Ballroom in Parañaque City. The undefeated Gaballo (22W-0L, 19KO) has been in a two-knockout winning streak this […]

Men’s Bowling: Malaysia claims gold in Team of 4 event

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—Malaysia took home the gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games men’s Team of 4 event at the Coronado Lanes of Starmall EDSA in Mandaluyong. The quartet of Muhammad Ismail, Al-Hakim Luqman, Chern Tan, and Ahmad Mohd Fishol finished the team with the best score of 4,980 points. The Philippine team of Kenneth […]