Hometown of Algeria boxer in gender row erupts in joy after Olympic win

08/10/2024

Tiaret, Algeria– The poor, rural hometown of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif erupted in joy on Friday as she won gold at the Paris Olympics in the face of a major gender controversy. Cheers of Khelif’s name and the…

5 Olympic stories that prove Paris is the City of Love

Kurt Romariz 08/09/2024

The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, gave us some of the most inspiring stories, from Simon Biles’ comeback after her mental health break to Carlos Yulo’s historic back-to-back gold medals in men’s gymnastics. The whole world’s eyes…

North Korea Olympians not given Samsung phones: IOC

08/09/2024

Seoul, South Korea – North Korean Olympians have not received Samsung smartphones, unlike athletes from other countries, the IOC told AFP on Thursday, hours after Seoul suggested that providing them the phones could violate UN sanctions against the…

Funding for basketball vs. other sports: Netizens share their takes

CTU Intern Ricazen Tan 08/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Carlos Yulo’s back-to-back Olympic championship win blew up Filipinos’ social media spaces, as several netizens shared their thoughts on the win. In fact, actress Agot Isidro shared a post asking netizens whether reducing the budget…

Ramon Solis optimistic in John Febuar Ceniza’s medal chances

Glendale G. Rosal 08/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Veteran weightlifting coach and former Olympian, Ramon Solis, is optimistic about John Febuar Ceniza’s chances of clinching a medal in the Paris Olympics. Ceniza is set to compete on August 7, Wednesday, (August…

Vatican ‘saddened’ by Olympics opening ceremony scenes

AFP 08/04/2024

VATICAN CITY, Holy See– The Vatican said Saturday it was “saddened by certain scenes” at the Olympics opening ceremony that gave “offense” to Christians, as controversy rages over a segment some say lampooned Jesus’ Last Supper. The July…

House to award P3M to Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo

Dianne Sampang 08/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will award Carlos Yulo P3 million after the Filipino gymnast secured the country’s first gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, said House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Representative Elizaldy Co…

Kiyomi Watanabe on her Paris Olympics journey: No regrets

Glendale G. Rosal 08/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu-born judoka Kiyomi Watanabe, who competed in the Paris Olympics, said she did not have any regrets despite her early exit from the tournament. Watanabe, a seasoned judoka with a mixed heritage of…

Love is in the air as Chinese pair wins Olympic badminton gold

AFP 08/03/2024

PARIS, France – China’s Huang Yaqiong won Olympic badminton mixed doubles gold on Friday before she was surprised by a marriage proposal from her off-court partner. Huang and Zheng Siwei claimed the sport’s first gold of the…

‘This is their time to give their best’

Glendale Rosal 08/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, the Philippines’ sole Olympic gold medalist, has offered her encouragement to the three Filipino weightlifters who will represent the country at the Paris Olympics. In a recent interview with CDN Digital,…

‘We did it!’: France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

AFP 07/27/2024

PARIS, France – The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe a sigh of relief — it had pulled…

Palestinian Olympic athletes greeted with cheers, gifts in Paris

AP 07/27/2024

PARIS (AP) — Palestinian Olympic athletes were greeted with a roar of a crowd and gifts of food and roses as they arrived in Paris on Thursday, ready to represent war–torn Gaza and the rest of the territories on…

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