Tag: Asian Games

Snappy salute: Philippines hails Diaz for Asian Games lift

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines saluted Asian Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz on Wednesday as the soldier-weightlifter gave the basketball-mad nation a lift after a heartbreaking hoops loss to China. Footage of the tearful Diaz, the silver medallist from the Rio Olympics, saluting the flag after Tuesday’s victory brought goosebumps to Filipinos following the Indonesia event. President Rodrigo Duterte excitedly announced in a speech late Tuesday that the country had broken its gold […]

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AFP congratulates Airwoman Hidilyn Diaz for gold medal finish in Asian Games

(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, Aug. 21, congratulated one of its own, Hidilyn Diaz, for her gold medal finish in the Asian Games. “Airwoman Firstclass (AW1C) Diaz epitomizes the diligence, perseverance, hard work, and dedication not only of every airman, soldier, sailor, and marine, but of every Filipino who triumphs over all adversities and challenges,” AFP spokesperson Edgard Arevalo said in a statement. According to Arevalo,  the military salutes Diaz for “her […]

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PHL loses to China by only 2 points (80-82) in Clarkson’s debut at Asian Games

    (Eagle News) — Philippines lost to powerhouse China by only two points on Tuesday, August 21, at the 18th Asian Games basketball competition, with a score of 80 to China’s 82 points. It was a gallant effort by Philippines which was the Jordan Clarkson’s debut in the Asian Games where he scored 28 points. Christian Standhardinger scored another 18 points, whole Stanley Pringle scored 14 points. Sports commentator and analyst Quinito Henson twitted […]

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Choking hazard: Air pollution hangs over Asian Games

by Kiki Siregar Agence France-Presse Indonesia is about to open the Asian Games but its traffic-clogged capital Jakarta remains shrouded in a haze of air pollution that threatens to mar the world’s second-biggest multi-sport event. Jakarta’s toxic skies have been stuck at unhealthy levels for weeks despite drastic efforts to cut down on congestion, including an odd-even licence plate system and the closure of some schools and toll roads. The city’s air-quality index reading hovered […]

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Dozens killed in ‘shoot first’ Asian Games crackdown: Amnesty

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) – A police crackdown on petty crime in the run-up to the Asian Games in Indonesia has claimed dozens of lives, Amnesty International said Friday, criticizing what it said was an “unnecessary and excessive” campaign. The rights group said at least 31 suspects were killed under a “shoot first and ask questions later” operation in host city Jakarta and South Sumatra in the lead-up to the world’s second-biggest multi-sport event, which kicks […]

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Jordan Clarkson to play for PHL in Asian Games, after all

(Eagle News)–Cleveland Cavalier Jordan Clarkson has been given the green-light to play in the Asian Games for the Philippines. This was after the National Basketball Association gave him the clearance to do so, following its initial denial of the request of several Philippine sports officials he be allowed to play. In denying their request, US National Basketball Association deputy commissioner Mark Tatum had said there was an existing agreement with FIBA that bans NBA players […]

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Famous five: Sporting superstars who can light up the Asian Games

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — The Asian Games, the world’s second largest multi-sports event, begins this week. Here are five global stars who can shine at the continental showpiece in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. Su Bingtian (CHN), athletics The Chinese flyer is in the form of his life and ready to cement his status as Asia’s fastest man. Su stormed to a 100 metres personal best of 9.91sec in Madrid as recently as June 22 and […]

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Coming, ready or not: thousands pour in for Asian Games

  by Talek Harris © Agence France-Presse JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Thousands of athletes are flying in as Indonesia makes final preparations to host the Asian Games — the world’s second biggest multi-sports event, taking place against a backdrop of terrorism fears, environmental concerns and logistical headaches. Organisers are making reassuring noises about their arrangements but Indonesia has never hosted a sports event on this scale, with 16,000 competitors and officials descending on Jakarta and Palembang, […]

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President Duterte sends off Filipino athletes to 18th Asian Games

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte sent off over 200 athletes to the 18th Asian Games on Monday, Aug. 13, assuring them of the government’s support. “All I ask from you is that you do your best and that you do it fair and square,” President Duterte said during send-off ceremonies in Malacañang. Duterte noted that “every victory you bring back home is shared by the nation.” The government for its part, he said, “will  continue to support […]

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PHL to send basketball delegation to Asian Games

(Eagle News)—The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is sending a Philippine team to the Asian Games after all. SBP and Philippine Basketball Association officials confirmed this in a press conference over the weekend. In a statement, Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said the decision was the result of his talks with the PBA and SBP “na kapwa naman maluwag na kinonsidera ang gusto natin na magpadala ng koponan sa nasabing palaro.” “Sayang po kasi […]

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Butcher quits as Philippines’ Azkals head coach before crucial first game for Asian Cup

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — England football great Terry Butcher has stepped down as the Philippines’ head coach without taking charge of a single game, saying he was not “able to make this work”. Butcher, a veteran of three World Cups who has managed in England, Scotland, Wales and Australia, lasted less than 50 days in the job after he was appointed on June 14. The shock decision by the 59-year-old — who had spoken […]

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Philippines pulls out of Asian Games in row over brawl

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines national basketball team said Friday it has pulled out of the Asian Games as it prepares to appeal sanctions handed down over a nasty on-court brawl with Australia at a World Cup qualifier. Basketball’s governing body FIBA suspended 10 players and two coaches from the Philippines national squad over the melee, which saw players and fans exchanging wild punches and flying kicks at the July 2 match in Manila. […]

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