Yuka Saso chooses Japanese nationality

Jan Veran – Philstar.com November 3, 2021 | 5:14pm MANILA, Philippines – Yuka Saso heralds her much-awaited return to the LPGA of Japan Tour with a tinge of sadness — as far as her Filipino fans and supporters are concerned — as the reigning US Women’s…

Philippines not giving up on ASEAN Para

Joey Villar – The Philippine Star November 3, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC) president Michael Barredo said the 11th Hanoi ASEAN Para Games could still be salvaged if delegated to a country that is willing to…

Saso, Shibuno collide in Toto Classic opener

Jan Veran – Philstar.com November 2, 2021 | 12:33pm MANILA, Philippines – The rich Toto Japan Classic could not have put up a more explosive start than pit a returning Yuka Saso against local darling and resurgent Hinako Shibuno in the first two rounds…

Obiena’s main objective: Paris in 2024

Joey Villar – The Philippine Star November 2, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Filipino pole vault standout EJ Obiena is now focused on gaining another crack at an Olympic medal in the 2024 Paris Games. Unsure after his Tokyo Olympics letdown lasy …

SEAGF, ASEAN ministers lauded

Joey Villar – The Philippine Star November 1, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino lauded the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) for its unwavering stand on promoting sports developme…

ASEAN Para Games shelved anew

Joey Villar – The Philippine Star October 31, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The ASEAN Para Games has been cancelled for the second straight edition. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino yesterday confirmed the biennial …