Category: Sports

Andrew Kim Remolino of Cebu and Kira Ellis of Laguna emerged champions in the elite category of the National Age Group Aquathlon at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite on Sunday. Remolino, a silver medalist in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games last May, clocked 16 minutes and 20 seconds in the 500-meter swim/2.5-km run event to beat fellow Cebuanos Matthew Justine Hermosa (16:26) and Joshua Ramos (16:41). Ellis registered 16:58 to claim the gold medal in the women’s division of the event organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines, headed by Ramon Marchan, and supported by the Philippine Sports Commission. Cebuanos Raven Faith Alcoseba (17:34) and Karen Manayon (18:02) bagged the silver and bronze medals, respectively. The top three finishers in the men’s 16-19 category were Daniel Nazarro (17:32), Johnwayne Ybanez (17:50) and AJ Caoile (18:02), while in the women’s division were Diana Victoria Seda-Lomboy (19:30), Juliana Laine Lagula (21:29) and Naomi Felicity (21:55). In the youth 13-15 category (300-m swim/2.5-km run), Darell Johnson Bada of Olongapo City won the boys’ division in 14 minutes. Peter Sancho Del Rosario was second in 14:01 while Euan Arrow Ramos was third in 14:14. Eleora Caelle Avanzado topped the girls’ division, crossing the finish line with a time of 16:30 followed by Maria Zabelle Eugenio (16:41) and Yvaine Osias (16:45). “We are on the lookout for a new breed of athletes,” said TRAP secretary general Sarita Zafra after the well-organized competition participated in by close to 500 athletes from all over the country.

Source: Philippines News Agency

Ateneo de Manila University sustained its winning form in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 women’s basketball, beating Far Eastern University (FEU), 72-64, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday. Kacey dela Rosa had 20 points, 11 rebounds and three steals as the Lady Eagles rolled to their fourth straight win dropping its opening match to the National University Lady Bulldogs. Ateneo gained solo second behind unbeaten University of the Philippines (4-0). Junize Calago chipped in 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals, and Nigerian Sarah Makanjuola and Jhazmin Villacruz added 13 and 10 points for Ateneo, which posted its biggest lead at 68-55, less than four minutes left in the game. ‘We started really bad, but we were able to make adjustments in the second half and it helped us win the game,’ said Makanjuola, who also had 11 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one steal. Josee Kaputu finished with 26 points, 20 rebounds and two steals for FEU, which took its third loss in five outings. It was FEU’s second straight defeat after bowing to UP, 61-64, on Wednesday. Jaina Del Prado and Queenie Aquino delivered nine points for the Lady Tamaraws, who led 26-18 in the first quarter and were still ahead, 41-36, at halftime. ‘This is a very important game for us because we are close to FEU in the standings. We wanted to take one step trying to get to the Final Four so this is a big win for us,’ Ateneo coach LA Mumar said. Ateneo’s next game will be against University of Santo Tomas on Wednesday at the Adamson University gym in Manila. Game time is 1 p.m. FEU, on the other hand, will face Adamson University at 9 a.m.

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The University of the Philippines (UP) rolled to its fourth straight win at the expense of Far Eastern University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 men’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Janjan Felicilda scored 17 points, four rebounds and two assists in leading the Fighting Maroons to an 80-76 overtime win. CJ Cansino added 14 points, Malick Diouf had 11 points and 20 rebounds, and Francis Lopez chipped in nine points, 11 rebounds and two steals. “As Coach Gold always says, as the season progresses every game is a chance for us to improve… Even though we had 21 turnovers, it was just one of those games where we were fortunate that FEU was only able to convert 13 of them,” UP assistant coach Christian Luanzon said. A basket by LJ Gonzales gave FEU a 73-71 lead in the extra period but UP scored six straight points for a 77-73 count, 1:42 left. Jorick Bautista fired his sixth triple with 30.3 seconds remaining to put FEU within 76-77. Cansino split his charities and Felicilda scored on a layup to preserve the win. “Sabi nga sa amin palagi ni Coach Gold, kumbaga dapat ready kami sa anumang sitwasyon mahirap o madali, dapat malagpasan namin yung mga challenges na ‘yun (Coach Gold always tells us that we should be ready for any situation, difficult or easy, we should overcome those challenges),” Felicilda said. Bautista had 26 points while Gonzales contributed 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Tamaraws, who are winless in four outings. In the women’s division, National University defeated the University of Santo Tomas, 76-64, at the Adamson University Gym. Karl Pingol had 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Joinaba Konateh added 12 points and nine rebounds as the Lady Bulldogs tied the Growling Tigresses at 3-1. “We just told the girls to just learn from the UP game and move forward and focus our attention on UST. I thought we did a great job on the preparation and on the commitment of the players to do the game plan to the letter. Proud of these girls for coming back after a loss,’ NU coach Aris Dimaunahan said. In the other game, Kent Pastrana led UST with 18 points, followed by Tantoy Ferrer with 17 points and six rebounds, while Tacky Tacatac had 15 points and four assists. In the other game, De La Salle University downed Adamson University, 63-55. Lee Sario scored 20 points for the Lady Archers, who ended their three-game losing streak.

Source: Philippines News Agency

Tourism Malaysia participated in the Motors and Sports Expo 2023, a premier event dedicated to embracing outdoor lifestyles, 4×4 exploration, camping, and celebrating the joy of recreational sports.

Tourism Malaysia in a statement today said the two-day event held on Oct 7 and 8 took place at the Tropicana Gardens Mall, Kota Damansara and underscored the significant role that the great outdoors plays in promoting physical well-being and nurturing the soul, fostering a stronger connection with nature, and creating cherished memories with loved ones.

“In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of outdoor activities and sports in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

“The pandemic has reinforced the value of staying active and maintaining a robust immune system, and the great outdoors, with its array of opportunities for hiking, biking, water sports, and more, has become a sanctuary for those seeking solace, adventure, and wellness,” the statement read.

The expo features exciting booths including Automax Off Road Malaysia, Ford, Ironman 4WD Malaysia, ANBOT Store, Segway Powersports Malaysia, Krazzy Hobbies and the Fishing Pavilion with Fishing Buddies Academy (FBA), adding further dimensions to the event’s appeal.

Additionally, RC Rainforest Challenge Malaysia also offers a prologue stage indoor track for people to experience the excitement of a real RC RFC race.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The decision made by singer-songwriter Yunalis Mat Zara’ai, better known as Yuna, to pick Kuching as part of her ‘Yuna Asia Tour’ is a brave and apt move as it will see her continue to spread her wings throughout Malaysia, especially in the Borneo region.

Going against the grain by not choosing Kuala Lumpur as the location for the major concert, organisers RK LiveAsia and Icon Entertainment are confident the tour, to be held at Hikmah Exchange here on Oct 27, would receive an extraordinary response, thanks to the powerful image and hold Yuna has on the local music scene.

“This is Yuna, as a special woman with a big heart who takes her craft to every corner of the world, we believe Kuching will witness an incredible performance by her,” the concert organisers said in a statement today.

In addition to Kuching, the ‘Yuna Asia Tour’ will also be held in Tokyo, Japan on Oct 16 and in Singapore on Oct 18.

The ‘Yuna Asia Tour’ in Kuching will surely create memorable moments between Yuna and her fans, who miss seeing her perform on stage in Malaysia.

After several years of being active in the music industry, the Kedah-born artiste has enjoyed many sweet moments with her musical collaboration with several famous figures like Usher and Jay Park.

The concert, which is deemed apt with the launch of her fifth album, ‘Y5’, Yuna is ready to meet her fans in Malaysia who have always supported her music career, from the days of having her music uploaded to MySpace until being “taken under the wings” of well-known international composer David Foster to be placed under the Verve Music Group.

The 37-year-old singer is set to thrill her fans at Hikmah Exchange with her hits, both in English and Malay, like Hello, Lullabies, ‘Dan Sebenarnya’ and her latest single, ‘Masih Sunyi’.

Tickets for the concert have gone on sale since Oct 2 and prices start from RM250. For more information on the ‘Yuna Asia Tour’, visit the website www.ticket2u.com.my.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Mapua University gave it all in the fourth quarter to thwart Emilio Aguinaldo College, 73-69, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 men’s basketball at Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan City on Sunday. Jopet Soriano scored 15 points on top of six rebounds and had four blocks in leading the Cardinals to their fourth win in five games. Paolo Hernandez and Ferdie Asuncion contributed 11 points each while Clint Escamis and JC Recto added 10 points apiece for Mapua, which joined Jose Rizal University (JRU) in second place at 4-1. The Generals, who led in the first three quarters, absorbed their second loss in as many outings. In the other game, Arellano University barged into the win column at the expense of skidding defending champion Letran, 87-80. Felix Villarente led the Chiefs with 15 points and six assists followed by Troy Valencia (14), Jade Talampas (11) and Lars Sunga (10). The Knights remained winless after five games. Meanwhile, JRU will shoot for its fifth win against San Sebastian College on Tuesday. Game time is 2 p.m. The other match will pit College of Saint Benilde against Perpetual Help 4 p.m.

Source: Philippines News Agency

University of the Philippines (UP) rolled to its third straight win after beating seven-time champion National University, 72-69, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 women’s basketball at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila on Sunday. Louna Ozar, a 19-year-old Filipino-American rookie who saw action in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, scored the final basket with 2.5 seconds left as the Lady Fighting Maroons grabbed solo lead with a 3-0 card. The 5-foot-8 Ozar finished with nine points, four rebounds and four assists in her first game with the Fighting Maroons. Foreign student Favour Onoh from Nigeria led UP with 18 points, 15 rebounds, four steals and four blocks while Christie Bariquit chipped in 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals. Achrissa Maw with seven points and 10 rebounds. Karl Pingol topscored with 15 points, seven rebounds, four steals and three assists for NU, which dropped to third place in a tie with Ateneo at 2-1. Camille Clarin and Kristine Cayabyab contributed 12 points each while Angelica Surada had 11 points and 15 rebounds for the Lady Bulldogs. UP will meet Far Eastern University (1-1) on Wednesday at the Adamson Gym in Manila, while NU will battle University of Santo Tomas, which is in solo second spot at 2-0. Earlier, Ateneo downed Adamson University, 69-59, with Kacey Dela Rosa leading the Lady Eagles with 28 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and three blocks. Junize Calago had 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals while Jhazmin Joson added 12 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and two steals. Kim Limbago and Crisnalyn Padilla scored 16 and 11 points, respectively for the Lady Falcons, who skidded to their third consecutive loss.

Source: Philippines News Agency