NEGRENSE Angeline Alcantara, a mainstay of Hanah Taekwondo gym, outscored her Russian counterpart Oksana Smirnova in the finals, 18-3 to capture the gold medal for the Philippines in the -44kg of the just-concluded 2017 World Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. En route the finals, Alcantara survived a close semi-final match against… Read More Alcantara wins PH’s gold in 2017 World Cadet tourney in Egypt
WITH the dissolution of the Negros Island Region and returning to Western Visayas region, the Provincial Sports Council on Thursday held a meeting at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol to discuss the staging of the upcoming Provincial Meet and Area Meets.During the discussion, it was decided to revert the staging of these school-based… Read More NegOcc revert Provincial, area meets
Despite their successful stint in the recently-staged 2nd World Beach Tchoukball Championships held in Taiwan, Raymund Jamelo – president of Tchoukball Association of the Philippine (TAP), recalled the tough challenges they faced ahead of the tournament. “Forming the young teams for the men and women’s divisions was really a big challenge to our coaching staff… Read More TAP prexy: 2nd World Beach Tchoukball C’ships was a challenge
With the 2017 World Cadet Taekwondo Championships officially opened yesterday in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, another Negrense jin has joined the Meralco/MVP Sports Foundation-bankrolled Philippine Team. Bacolod City-native Arianne Espida, a mainstay of the Negros Taekwondo Union Tigers, completed the 8 Filipino players vying for honors against the contenders from 69 other countries like… Read More Arianne Espida suits up for Egypt tourney
Eight-time Muay Thai World Champion Vince Soberano is 53 years old but he fights like he is in his 20s. The gym owner, author, TUF coach, and all-around martial arts entrepreneur is in tip top shape after over 100 fights since his first in 1978. The past two years, Vince has been busy establishing his… Read More Fighting at 53
Veteran Negrense runners Joel Alcorin and Jennyln Nobleza once again ruled the Open Category of the Negros First 42.119 Kilometers Full Marathon last August 20, 2017. The event which kicked off at the Provincial Capitol grounds to Manapla rotunda has gathered a total of 318 runners from 22 local government units – of which 21… Read More Alcorin, Nobleza dominate 42K Negros First Marathon
IT’S time to defend our home once again when the National Men’s Football Team – Azkals face Yemen for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers on September 5, 2017, at the Panaad Park and Stadium. The Philippines are currently on top of Group F with 6 points after wins over Nepal and Tajikistan early… Read More Tickets are out for PHL-Yemen Asian Cup Qualifiers match
NEGROS Occidental-pride Mary Angeline Alcantara, a gold medalist of 2017 Palarong Pambansa, will now carry the Philippine flag as she represents the country in the 3rd World Cadet Taekwondo Championships to be held at Sharm El Shik, the United Arab Republic of Egypt from August 23-27, 2017. Alcantara, a mainstay of Hanah Taekwondo gym, secures… Read More Negrense jin fights in 3rd World Cadet Taekwondo C’ships in Egypt
AIMED to revive the sport that Negrenses have dominated in the past decades, around 212 runners from Negros Occidental and Iloilo will converge the Provincial Capitol on August 20, 2017, for the 42K Negros First Full Marathon to Manapla town rotunda. The event, which is part of the province sports tourism program, is looking forward… Read More 200 runners join Negros First 42K Marathon
CARRYING the Negrense pride and the hope of the Philippines and the ASEAN region, the Ceres Negros FC is scheduled to leave for Dushanbe today for the Leg-1 of the AFC Cup 2017 Inter-Zone Semifinals against FC Istklol of Tajikistan on August 22. It’s a long 7 to 8 hours flight in a 3,097 nautical… Read More Ceres FC leaves for Tajikistan today
All systems go for the Ateneo de Manila Lady Eagles and Perlas-Banko Lady Spikers exhibition match on August 21, 2017 at 4:30PM at the STI-West Negros University gym. This was confirmed by lead organizer Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa during the press conference at the Argos Café adding that the staging of this game is the answer to… Read More All set for Ateneo–Perlas-Banko exhibition match on August 21
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