– Filipino Nurse Finishes 247-km Spartathlon Filipino nurse Rolando Espina, Jr. ran for 33 hours to finish the 247-kilometer Spartathlon last September 30 to October 1, in Sparta, Greece. He had the privilege to raise the Philippine flag beside the statue of Greek warrior Leonidas. Read more here. – Fil-Am John Dodson Falls […]
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Kirstie Alora Loses to Moroccan Opponent, Bows Out of Rio Olympics Filipina taekwondo jin Kirstie Alora comes up short against her Moroccan opponent Wiam Dislam, losing at 5-7 in the women’s repechage for a chance to fight for bronze medal. Read more here. – Philippine Basketball’s “The Maestro” Baby Dalupan Passes Away The Philippine basketball community mourns […]
Pinoy Medical Volunteer Lucky to Witness Hidilyn Diaz’s Triumph in the Olympics Spin.ph reports: “All Marvin Delfin wanted was to fulfill his dream of being in the Olympics, so much so that he spent his own money to become a medical volunteer from the Philippines and be part of the XXXI Rio Games. “He ended […]
Chinese Club Offering Castro P14M to Play in CBA According to Inquirer, a Chinese team in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league is willing to pay Jason Castro P14M to play for them for five months, excluding won-game bonuses and perks. Read more here. – Pinoy Weightlifters Continue Preparations for Rio Olympics PH representatives Nestor Colonia and […]
Pinoy Weightlifter Wins Bronze in World Championships Nestor Colonia increases his 2016 Rio Olympics bid after winning the bronze medal in clean-and-jerk 56-kg. Division of the 2016 World Weightlifting Championships in Texas this week. Read more here. PH Swimmers Aim for SEA Comeback Inquirer Sports reports: “Denied of victory last year in Singapore, Filipino swimmers shoot for […]