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Postscript to the Paris Olympics: The games at home
The Philippines' Carlos Yulo shows his winning form at the Paris Olympics. —PHOTO FROM OLYMPICS.COM
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August 16, 2024August 17, 2024Sports

Postscript to the Paris Olympics: The games at home

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As I write this, the news is that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is giving P1 million to every Filipino athlete coming home from the Paris Olympics and P20 million to two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo. This is not unexpected from the government.  When Hidilyn Diaz came home a gold medalist from the Tokyo Olympics in...

Quest for gold: For EJ Obiena, pressure is a privilege
World No.2 pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena —PHOTOS COURTESY OF ERNESTOBIENAPV INSTAGRAM
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June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Specials, Sports

Quest for gold: For EJ Obiena, pressure is a privilege

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All eyes are on pole vaulter EJ Obiena as the Philippines makes its bid to capture the ever-elusive gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. It’s no secret that much is expected of Obiena in his upcoming campaign. He’s the second-highest ranked pole vaulter in the world, after all, and he knows there’s a ton...