Escollante: ICF World tilt boosts sports tourism in Puerto Princesa City.

By Edwin Rollon

The country’s hosting of the International Canoe Federation (ICF) World Dragon Boat Championships will boast not only the grassroots sports program of the Philippine Canoe-Kayak Dragon Boat Federation (PCKDF) but the sports and tourism industry of Puerto Princesa City as well.

PAI leadership in producing a well-trained and truly competitive pool in the next Olympics.

By Edwin Rollon

The Philippine Aquatics Inc. (PAI) is proud to name the first batch of fresh talents who dominated in the recent qualifying events and will be tested for their true worth as Philippine Teams to participate in the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, the 46th Southeast Asia Age Group Championships and 11^th Asian Open Water Swimming Championships slated this year.

In an electrifying fusion of night racing, live music, and a vibrant block-party atmosphere, the ASICS Rock ‘n’ Roll Series presented by AIA returns to Manila, poised to break participation records on Nov. 24 at Rizal Park.

Cendy Asusano on her training in Paris for the Women's Para Javelin Throw F54 event

PARIS – Although she might be a longshot, wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano vowed to give her 100 percent effort when she makes her Paralympic Games debut in the women’s javelin throw F54 event Saturday at the La Stade de France here.

Angel Otom (left) with assistant coach Bryan Ong.

PARIS - Angel Mae Otom placed third in her qualifying heat, propelling herself to the final of the women’s 50-meter butterfly S5 at the 17th Paralympic Games.

by Edwin Rollon

The Philippine Junior baseball team failed to sustain its winning run losing its final elimination group match against Asian superpower Japan, 13-0, on Wednesday in the 13^th Asian 18Under Baseball Championship at the Tianmu Baseball Stadium in Taipei.