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By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has announced the withdrawal of the national team from the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia next month. In an announcement released through social media, SBP said the reason for the withdrawal was because “the time and chance to participate in the 2018 Asian Games would not be optimal.” As late as Thursday afternoon, the SBP and the PBA announced that the Philippines would be […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — The leaders of the two Koreas have been invited to next month’s Asian Games in Indonesia, Jakarta said Monday, after the neighbours agreed to field several joint teams at the event. Indonesian president Joko Widodo sent a formal invitation Friday to South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Widodo’s spokesman said, but it was not immediately clear if either has responded. “The invitation letters have been […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Filipino athletes eyeing a spot at the 2018 Asian Games may have their work cut out ahead of this year’s regional Olympics in Indonesia after officials said only medal holders need apply. The southeast Asian nation, which has never won an Olympic gold and is known as a chronic underachiever in international sporting competitions, made the announcement Wednesday as it looks to boost the number of accolades it brings home. […]
(Eagle News) — The world of “pencak silat”, or Indonesia’s martial arts, is battling for greater global recognition and having secured a place in the Asian games, the government hopes for Olympic glory.
Banned by basketball’s governing body and a source of controversy, hijabs were worn freely at other events in the Asian Games.
(Reuters) — The Philippines is pinning its hopes on ten-pin bowling and combat sports for gold medals at the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea. Among the line-up for the Philippine bowling team is Engelberto Rivera, the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games gold medallist and 2006 World Ten-pin Bowling Champion. “There’s actually a lot of pressure for me to defend my singles gold medal four years ago, but I’ve been preparing for this tournament for many years now and I’m expecting […]
Gilas is full of confidence that they will be able to give a good game despite the all Filipino line-up in the Asian Games. According to Coach Chot Reyes, they are ready to fight with an all-Filipino line-up even if naturalized Filipino player, Andray Blatch is not included. There is also a possibility that another naturalized Filipino player, Marcus Doughit, will not be able to join, as his name is not included in the final […]
