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William G. Morgan (1870-1942), who was born in the State of New York, has gone down in history as the inventor of the game of volleyball, to which he originally gave the name “Mintonette”.

The young Morgan carried out his undergraduate studies at the Springfield College of the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) where he met James Naismith who, in 1891, had invented basketball. After graduating, Morgan spent his first year at the Auburn (Maine) YMCA after which, during the summer of 1895, he moved to the YMCA at Holyoke (Massachusetts) where he became director of physical education. In this role he had the opportunity to establish, develop and direct a vast programme of exercises and sport classes for male adults.

His leadership was enthusiastically accepted, and his classes grew in numbers. He came to realise that he needed a certain type of competitive recreational game in order to vary his programme. Basketball, a sport that was beginning to develop, seemed to suit young people, but it was necessary to find a less violent and less intense alternative for the older members.

At that time Morgan knew of no similar game to volleyball which could guide him; he developed it from his own sports training methods and his practical experience in the YMCA gymnasium. Describing his first experiments he said:

In search of an appropriate game, tennis occurred to me, but this required rackets, balls, a net and other equipment, so it was eliminated, but the idea of a net seemed a good one. We raised it to a height of about 6 feet, 6 inches (1.98 metres) from the ground, just above the head of an average man. We needed a ball and among those we tried was a basketball bladder, but this was too light and too slow. We therefore tried the basketball itself, which was too big and too heavy.

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SEA Games 2023: PH badminton ends medal drought as women’s team shines.

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SEA Games 2023: PH badminton ends medal drought as women’s team shines.

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The Philippine women’s national badminton team secured at least a bronze at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Monday at Morodok Techo Badminton Hall.

The team advanced to the semifinals at the expense of Malaysia, 3-0.

It marked the first time that the Philippines assured itself of a medal in badminton since the 2015 Games in Singapore where Ronel Estanislao and Joper Escueta bagged the men’s double bronze.

Bianca Carlos booked the Philippines a semifinals berth with a 21-16, 21-18 win over 18-year-old Siri Nurshuhaini in the second singles’ match.

Mika De Guzman, earlier, pulled off a close 24-22, 21-18 decision over Tan Zhing Yi to put the Filipinas on the board first before the duo of Thea Pomar and Alyssa Leonardo outlasted Low Yeen Yuan and Valeree Siow 22-20, 19-21, 24-22 for a commanding 2-0 lead.

Singapore’s Hee Yong Kai Terry and Nge Joo Jie booted out Solomon Padiz Jr. and Julius Villabrille from medal contention, 13-21, 21-19, 21-18.

The medal chances already looked bleak for the men’s team at the start of the day when Loh Kean Yew swept Jewel Angelo Albo, 21-14, 21-13.

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Schonny Winston leads Converge FiberXers past San Miguel Beermen to force a Game 5 in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES

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PBA: Winston credits Converge team effort in forcing do-or-dieBy: Rommel Fuertes Jr. 

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PBA: Winston credits Converge team effort in forcing do-or-dieBy: Rommel Fuertes Jr. 

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MANILA, Philippines—When Converge needed someone to step up and help force a do-or-die with PBA juggernaut San Miguel Beer, Schonny Winston answered the call.

The FiberXers looked down the barrel of a 1-2 disadvantage before forcing a decider in the PBA Governors’ Cup’s best-of-five quarterfinals at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, 114-100, behind a stellar game from Converge’s sophomore guard.

However, instead of basking in the glory of his exemplary game that pushed the series to a rubber match, Winston credited the dub to the entire FiberXers squad.

Winston led all Converge scorers with 26 points plus six rebounds and five assists to match.

Helping Winston on the offensive end was big man Justin Arana and import Jalen Jones, who dropped 25 and 22 points, respectively.

The job, however, is still very far from finished for Winston.

In only his second PBA go-around, Winston will be given the task to perform in his first-ever do-or-die game in the playoffs.

"Basketball teaches us the importance of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance."

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"RESERVED THE FINALS: The Gilas Pilipinas U18 Women’s team ripped into Samoa to advance to the finals of the FIBA Asia." 🏀🇵🇭

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"RESERVED THE FINALS: The Gilas Pilipinas U18 Women’s team ripped into Samoa to advance to the finals of the FIBA Asia." 🏀🇵🇭

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What is the remarkable achievement of the Gilas Girls in U18 Women's basketball at the FIBA Asia Cup?

The Philippines are off to Division A after thrashing Lebanon in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup – Division B Final.

Dyk, In 1910 Basketball was first introduced as a game for girls. And Nowadays, Women's basketball in the Philippines is on the rise. It's an undeniable fact that in the last two years, every senior, U18, and U16 team has advanced to the elite division of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup.

Highlights of the game

The Star player was Alyssa Rodriguez and Ava Fajardo nailed the game as a major factor in the Gilas Girls' triumph. Rodriguez scored 17 of her 22 points in the first half of a recent game, and her five three-pointers. And also, Fajardo made an immediate impact on the game with her excellent footwork and ball handling. She finished the game with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.

"Not all are blessed with great ability, but with teamwork and perseverance, all can accomplish great things."

-M.D. Boyer

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"Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts." – Dan Gable

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"Philippines' Golden Triumph: Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas Shine at Paris 2024 Olympics"

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"Philippines' Golden Triumph: Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas Shine at Paris 2024 Olympics"

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Making its 23rd appearance at the Olympic Games, the Philippines sent 22 athletes to Paris 2024 taking place from 26 July to 11 August.

Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas etched their names in Philippine Olympic history with remarkable performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Carlos Yulo clinched two gold medals in men's artistic gymnastics (august 3-4), one for the floor exercise and another for the vault. These victories made him the Philippines' first double Olympic gold medalist. Nesthy Petecio secured a bronze medal in the women's featherweight boxing category, adding to her previous silver from Tokyo 2020 (august 7). Aira Villegas, competing in her debut Olympics, won a bronze medal in the women's 50kg boxing category, showcasing her skill and determination on the world stage (august 6).

Yulo's triumphs not only highlighted his talent and dedication but also inspired countless aspiring gymnasts in the Philippines. Petecio's consistent performance across two Olympic games underscored her resilience and experience in the boxing ring. Villegas' bronze medal was a testament to her hard work and potential, signaling the emergence of a new star in Philippine boxing. Their combined achievements brought immense pride to the nation and demonstrated the growing prowess of Filipino athletes on the global stage. These accomplishments are celebrated as milestones in the country's sports history, inspiring future generations to strive for excellence in their respective fields.

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 "Every pedal stroke, every hill climbed, is a testament to the power of human endurance. It's a journey of sweat, grit, and pushing beyond what you thought was possible." - Kristoffe, Velo Oksi Treasurer https://www.facebook.com/61565179086202/posts/pfbid02jRpzo1eqG1EjMtcFqjLndRbE6ytwK22RNzCjYoiz7VRaRYH8HLp8Fr5vV867fya9l/?app=fbl

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All Cycling Enthusiast of Occidental Mindoro: Two wheels, One mission, Save the Tamaraw

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All Cycling Enthusiast of Occidental Mindoro: Two wheels, One mission, Save the Tamaraw

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Vélo Oksi aims to promote Sports Tourism in the province. The development of our young athletes is one of our goals. The job of our organization is to help and support our young athletes in the field of cycling. Also to produce a highly competent rider that will be trained properly and possibly send to a National race level of competitions.

Velo - a French word means Bike or Bicycle

Oksi - is a contraction from the word Occidental, our province.

In the year 2022, Velo Oksi's first national competition was conducted in San Mateo Rizal, organize by Seven Eleven and participated in by our local riders, Mr. Aron Cantere won 10th place in the youth category, which has been part of the history. Furthermore, in the year 2023, Velo Oksi participated in Batang Pinoy 2023, which has also been part of the history because this is the very first representation of the province of Occidental Mindoro in Batang Pinoy. This year the director of Velo Oksi Harris Earl V. Villagracia pursued the registration of Velo Oksi sports and events to the youth organization registration programme of the provincial government office of occidental Mindoro on August 28, 2024. Velo Oksi was to be awarded as the Gawad Bayanihan Outstanding Youth Organization of the provincial youth development office.

The country’s largest endemic mammal gets the spotlight this month as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) joins hands with the local governments of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro in celebrating October as Tamaraw Month. The celebration of Tamaraw Month is provided under Presidential Proclamation No. 273 of 2002, which designates October of every year as “Special Month for the Conservation and Protection of the Tamaraw in Mindoro.”

The "PADYAK PARA SA TAMARAW 2024 with a special Theme: TAMARAW at KATUTUBO: Pamana at Likas yaman patuloy na pangalagaan." is designed to promote the engagement of cycling community to Tamaraw Conservation Program and enrich the heritage of Mindoro.

Let us support all the cyclist of Occidental Mindoro for Padyak para sa Tamaraw this upcoming October 5, 2024.

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Kheith Rhynne Cruz wins world table tennis youth title

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Kheith Rhynne Cruz wins world table tennis youth title

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Kheith Rhynne Cruz reached another milestone for Philippine table tennis when she bagged the WTT Youth Contender Westchester 2024 U19 girls singles division in Pleasantville, New York.

The Philippine Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) hailed Cruz’s latest feat, optimistic that she will continue to get better with the goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

“PTTF is really proud of Cruz accomplishments after winning two WTT Under 19 youth contender Championships in less than a year. We believe in her abilities, and with proper support, training and guidance, we believe that she is our best bet to represent the Philippines in the 2028 Olympics. She has a very bright future ahead of her,” said PTTF president Ting Ledesma.

Cruz will continue to compete in the United States in the coming weeks as she is entered in the Westchester Open, Alabama Nationals, and the San Francisco WTT Youth Contender.

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Thomas Cup: How India made historyThe Indian men's badminton team won glory by clinching the Thomas Cup for the first time. What went into the big win and where do we go from here?

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Thomas Cup: How India made historyThe Indian men's badminton team won glory by clinching the Thomas Cup for the first time. What went into the big win and where do we go from here?

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On Sunday, May 15, a cricket-obsessed nation found itself in awe of its shuttlers. Lakshya Sen was sprawled on the court, relieved, having come from a game down to defeat 2020 Olympics bronze medallist Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. Chirag Shetty took off his shirt to celebrate his and partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy’s victory, which saw them save four match points against doubles luminaries Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. The otherwise calm Kidambi Srikanth screamed and dropped his racquet after defeating Jonathan Christie. Trouncing 14-time champions Indonesia, India won the Thomas Cup, the world men’s team championship in badminton. Think of it as similar to the Indian cricket team defeating Australia in the World Cup finals. Or, as the chief coach of the national badminton team, Pullela Gopichand, puts it—like the Kapil Dev-led team beating the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup finals.

This is an inflection point for Indian badminton,” says Gopichand. “The last few years have been very successful, but largely at the individual level. We have depth in the singles and a strong doubles pair capable of beating the best in the world. Moreover, the entire unit worked as a team. This is what has made ours a formidable team that can take on the best of other leading badminton-playing nations."

Over the course of a week at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Team India played with flair and without fear to defeat five-time champions Malaysia a

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"Volleyball is a game of heart and mind, where mental strength spikes.”

Did you know that Angel Canino have tons of different individual awards? Here‘s the awards of Angel Canino.

Best opposite

AVC Challenge Cup 2024

22.50 points to ranking

Best outside hitter

UAAP 2022/23

7.50 points to ranking

MVP

UAAP 2022/23

10.00 points to ranking

Best outside hitter

SSL Collegiate Conference 2022/23

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The victorious players win the game ball. Stanford in 1896 didn't yet have a men's team. Stanford University Archives. 

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The first game, Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball debuted in 1896 with a fierce Stanford vs. Cal contest.

American life was already changing when nine Stanford women strode onto the court April 4, 1896 at San Francisco’s Page Street Armory to take on the University of California in the world’s first women’s intercollegiate basketball game.

That September, the state’s male electorate would weigh a proposal to give California women the vote. (It lost, finally passing in 1911.) Automobiles were already starting to appear on the streets.

As the Armory game tipped off, many of the 700 women spectators felt themselves witnesses to similar societal change. All three big San Francisco newspapers sent women writers and artists to cover the historic contest, for men were banned for modesty’s sake. Denied admission, men climbed the roof and peered in the windows. Women inside fended them off with sticks.

“There is not an instant of ennui in basket ball. All is motion, change, excitement,” the Chronicle reporter wrote.

Yet it wasn’t, not by modern standards.

The game invented by James Naismith only four years earlier quickly became so popular among women that a Smith College instructor adapted the rules for what were thought to be women’s physical and psychological frailties.

Each half of the Armory court was zoned in thirds according to the so-called “half-court” rules that prevailed in the women’s game with few changes through the 1960s. Three players were consigned to each zone. Each could possess the ball for five seconds and dribble it twice. Only the “home” players at the net could shoot.

And at the net, Berkeley’s players, though said by reporters present to be taller and have better hair, were weak.

“The girls they had depended upon to score for them missed the basket repeatedly,” the Chronicle observed.

The game was tied at 1-1 when Stanford’s Agnes Morley, ’00, executed “a long, fine, straight throw clean from the shoulder” for the win. Morley was a rancher’s daughter from New Mexico who had already hunted bears – real ones – and once subdued a rowdy teenager at the rural school where she briefly taught by punching him in the gut.

She and her teammates returned to Palo Alto as heroes, met by cheering male crowds and a Stanford Band serenade.

But it was all too much, too soon. In December 1899, Stanford put an end to women’s intercollegiate team sports, according to the faculty, “for the good of the students’ health” and, according to the Daily, for “the unpleasant publicity accompanying the contests.”

Such reactions stemmed from anxiety over the changing times, wrote Stanford player and author Mariah Burton Nelson, ’78, in her book The Stronger Women Get, The More Men Love Football: “an actual fear … that women’s growing athleticism somehow threatened not only men and men’s sports but the very nature of things: men on top.”

Stanford also muted its support for other women’s sports. The women’s tennis team, for example, failed to get Block S varsity letters as their male counterparts did, but instead sweaters that said “Tennis,” on the grounds that their own tournament with Cal lacked recognition as an intercollegiate contest.

Even so, the basketball players sneaked across the Bay to Berkeley and played a rematch in 1900, according to Sue Macy, author of Basketball Belles, a children’s book on the historic 1896 game. This time, they walloped Cal 7-0 before fading into sports obscurity.

It took decades and the implementation of federal Title IX before women’s sports at Stanford or the rest of America redeemed the promise of the Cardinal’s historic 1896 win.

But when it did, Stanford women were ready. Stanford won NCAA championships in 1990 and 1992 under great Coach Tara VanDerveer and reached the Final Four in 12 of its last 27 seasons. Meanwhile, in 1995, the university retroactively awarded Block S varsity letters to 2,200 women who had competed at Stanford in the decades before Title IX.

The 1896 game stands as a monument to the players’ progressivism, athletic skill and pride.

“It’s always been so surprising that this first game took place on the West Coast when basketball itself started in the East,” Macy said. “The colleges were so conscious on the health of the women that they didn’t want to overtax them.

“But the West Coast upstarts had other ideas. Thanks to them, Stanford has a legitimate claim to being the first women’s basketball power,” Macy said. “And they still are.”

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“I took great pride in the preparation it took day-in, day-out, year after year after year. I really truly enjoyed that.”                                          -John Isme

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Did you know that the longest tennis match ever recorded took place at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships?

It lasted an incredible 11 hours and 5 minutes! The match was between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut and spanned over three days. Isner ultimately won the fifth set 70-68, making it a historic moment in sports. This marathon match not only set records for duration but also for the most games played and most aces served. It’s a testament to endurance and determination in the world of tennis!

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“My father taught me to use the power of my opponent,” Mr. Ampon said

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"Felicisimo Ampon: The Mighty Mite Who Conquered the Tennis World Against All Odds and The shortest male player to play in Wimbledon from 1948 to 1953"

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"Felicisimo Ampon: The Mighty Mite Who Conquered the Tennis World Against All Odds and The shortest male player to play in Wimbledon from 1948 to 1953"

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Felicisimo Ampon, affectionately known as the "Mighty Mite," was a towering figure in the world of tennis despite his small stature of just 5 feet 3 inches. Born on October 27, 1920, in Manila, Philippines, Ampon's career was filled with remarkable achievements that defied the odds. He began making waves in the tennis world by winning the singles gold medal at the 1934 Far Eastern Games. His prowess on the court continued to shine as he secured the Wimbledon Plate in 1948, a consolation tournament for players who exited early in the main Wimbledon Championships. This victory was a testament to his resilience and skill, as he triumphed over taller and stronger opponents.

Ampon's most significant career highlight came in 1950 when he won the singles gold medal at the Pan American Games in Mexico City. This victory was particularly notable as he defeated renowned players like Bill Talbert and Tom Brown, earning him the first-ever Philippines Sportswriters Association (PSA) Athlete of the Year award. His success didn't stop there; he also clinched a gold medal in doubles at the 1958 Asian Games, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest Filipino athletes.

Throughout his career, Ampon represented the Philippines in numerous Davis Cup competitions, holding the country's all-time record for the most singles (34-26) and total wins (40-35) in Davis Cup history¹. His strategic play and ability to turn his weaknesses into strengths made him a formidable opponent on the court. Despite his height, Ampon's agility, precision, and tactical intelligence earned him the nickname "Giant Killer," as he often brought the tallest and strongest tennis players to their knees. Ampon's influence extended beyond his own achievements. His father, Felix Ampon, was a national singles champion in the Philippines, and his sister, Desideria Ampon, dominated women's tennis in Asia during her time². This family legacy in tennis highlights the deep-rooted passion and talent that propelled Felicisimo to greatness. His contributions to the sport have been immortalized in tennis literature, including Bud Collins' Tennis Encyclopedia, where he is celebrated as one of the sport's legends.

Felicisimo Ampon's story is one of perseverance, skill, and triumph against the odds. His remarkable achievements on the tennis court, combined with his strategic brilliance and family legacy, make him a true icon in the world of sports. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of athletes, proving that determination and talent can overcome any obstacle.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are in the last stages of their careers but the legendary duo has no stopping when it comes to records. In a recently released post by Guinness World Records, Messi surpasses his rival to claim the most titles by any player in football history.

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Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo to claim most Guinness World Records

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Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo to claim most Guinness World Records

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Messi achieved his 41st Guinness World Records title during his new club Inter Miami's most recent game on July 26. After scoring a winning goal on his famous debut for the American club, Messi scored a brace against Atalanta United in his second game to guide his team to a 4-0 win.

After Messi's 41 and Ronaldo's 40, the legendary Poland striker Robert Lewandowski placed third in the Guinness World Records chart with nine titles. Polish striker holds major records in Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league, before joining Spanish club Barcelona as Messi's replacement prior to the 2021-22 season.

The fourth footballer in the Guinness World Records chart is Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe with five titles, one more than his club teammate and legendary Brazilian footballer fifth-placed Neymar. Mbappe won the Golden Boot award for scoring eight goals in the FIFA World Cup 2022 and is arguably the most valuable forward in world football onright now.

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Pinoy ninjas reset Guinness World Record in obstacle course raceRodelas, Dela Serna the fastest to finish 100-meter Obstacle Course Race

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Filipino Ninja Athletes set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS in OCR100M Competition 

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Filipino Ninja Athletes set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS in OCR100M Competition 

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Mark Julius Rodelas and Kaizen Dela Serna has broken the World Obstacle World Records and set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for the Male and Female OCR 100 categories (12 Obstacles in a 100-meter course) earlier today (April 10, 2022) at Arcovia City, Pasig City.

Mark Julius and Kaizen are both members of the Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) National Team recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and PSC (Philippine Sports Commission) bested the field with 27.12 and 39.42 seconds. The previous records were 29.92 and 49.70.

Justin Patterson an adjudicator from the GUINNESS WORLD Records declared this during the awards ceremony at the Arcovia City. “I am officially here to see the World Records. As you know after several attempts, today will break the current world record for the fastest 100meter Obstacle Course Race competition in (FISO) for both male and female categories.” He mentioned that after reviewing all the relevant data and evidence and inferring to my judgement about the race guidelines, he declared today’s attempt by Mark Julius and Kaizen as official.

Completing the podium for the PHILIPPINE OCR100M OPEN are first runner up Przemyslaw Janczuk in 28.11 s and 2nd Runner up - Jakub Zawistowski at 30.87. Przemyslaw Janczuk is the current European OCR100M record holder.

Joining Kaizen in the podium for female are Precious Cabuya at 40.01 and Milky Mae Tejares at 44.68s. Precious is also a member of the Ninja National Team of POSF while 2019 SEA Games gold medalist Milky Mae is part of the female coaching team.

The 2-day event started with an elimination round on Saturday which was joined by 18 athletes from around the Philippines.

50 age groupers also competed which consists of athletes as young as 17 years old to 56 year old competitors. The young athletes from Palawan State University and the island of Boracay who flew in for the competition impressed during the event.

The first day ended with 12 para athletes which consists of amputees and visually impaired individuals who has shown that obstacles have no limits.

The event concluded with a fun costume OCR challenge participated by seasoned and new obstacle course racers.

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Creamline Cool Smashers' historic Grand Slam in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

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Creamline Cool Smashers' historic Grand Slam in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

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First-Ever Grand Slam: The Creamline Cool Smashers made history by becoming the first team to achieve a Grand Slam in the PVL, winning all three conferences in the 2024 season.

10th Championship: This Grand Slam victory marked Creamline's 10th championship title in the PVL, solidifying their dominance in the league.

Thrilling Final Match: The decisive match for the Grand Slam was a nail-biter, with Creamline defeating the Cignal HD Spikers in a five-set thriller: 21-25, 25-17, 20-25, 26-24, 15-13.

Key Players: Star players like Jema Galanza, who returned for the Invitational Conference, and Michele Gumabao, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Invitational Conference, played crucial roles in securing the Grand Slam.

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SEA Games: Philippine bags first gold in archery with women’s recurve team win

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SEA Games: Philippine bags first gold in archery with women’s recurve team win

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine archery team captured its first gold medal in the women’s recurve team competition of the 31st Southeast Asian Games archery on Wednesday at Hanoi Sports Training Center in Vietnam.

Pia Elizabeth Bidaure, Gabrielle Monica Bidaure, and Phoebe Nicole Amistoso delivered the first fold for the sport after beating Vietnam, 5-4, in the final.

Myanmar got the bronze after foiling Malaysia, 5-4.

Abby Bidaure, 20, hit the bullseye in the final arrow of the shoot-off for a 10 with just 10 seconds left on the clock, outlasting the home side with a thrilling 26-25 victory.

Her sister, Pia knew that Abby would hit the bullseye to lift their team to a dramatic finish.

The Filipino archers battled back with a 57-49 win in the fourth frame after they went down 1-2 in the first three to force a shoot-off.

“Of course, I’m very happy. This is our first gold. We really trust each other. In practice, we developed our shooting. We’re really confident that we will reach this,” said Amistoso in Filipino.

The archery squad gets a chance to shoot for its second gold Thursday when it battles Malaysia in the finals of the compound bow mixed team event.

Paul dela Cruz and Jennifer Jing Chan shot a perfect last end, coming from behind to edge Thailand 155-154 in the semis last Tuesday while the Malaysians beat Vietnam 154-152.

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MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine archery team captured its first gold medal in the women's recurve team competition of the 31st Southeast Asian Games archery on Wednesday at Hanoi Sports Training Center in Vietnam.

Pia Elizabeth Bidaure, Gabrielle Monica Bidaure, and Phoebe Nicole Amistoso delivered the first fold for the sport after beating Vietnam, 5-4, in the final.
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The Filipino troika edged hometown bets Thi Anh Nguyet Do, Thi Ngoc Ha, and Thi Thanh Nhi Nguyez, who settled for silver.

Myanmar got the bronze after foiling Malaysia, 5-4.

Abby Bidaure, 20, hit the bullseye in the final arrow of the shoot-off for a 10 with just 10 seconds left on the clock, outlasting the home side with a thrilling 26-25 victory.
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Her sister, Pia knew that Abby would hit the bullseye to lift their team to a dramatic finish.

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"We really trusted Abby as the last shooter. We believed that she would hit the bullseye with 10 seconds left on the clock," said Pia, who won her first SEA Games gold in her third try.

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The Filipino archers battled back with a 57-49 win in the fourth frame after they went down 1-2 in the first three to force a shoot-off.

"Of course, I'm very happy. This is our first gold. We really trust each other. In practice, we developed our shooting. We're really confident that we will reach this," said Amistoso in Filipino.

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The archery squad gets a chance to shoot for its second gold Thursday when it battles Malaysia in the finals of the compound bow mixed team event.

Paul dela Cruz and Jennifer Jing Chan shot a perfect last end, coming from behind to edge Thailand 155-154 in the semis last Tuesday while the Malaysians beat Vietnam 154-152.

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SEA Games: Philippine bags first gold in archery with women's recurve team win

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MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine archery team captured its first gold medal in the women's recurve team competition of the 31st Southeast Asian Games archery on Wednesday at Hanoi Sports

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“I can’t wait to be racing on my favorite track in the world and look forward to the big challenge ahead. Focused on driving well this weekend and make steps forward especially coming back competing in a mixed series,” wrote Bustamante, who got her second career win at Monza in last year’s F1 Academy.

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Bianca Bustamante to see action Euro 4, Italian F4 races

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MANILA, Philippines — Bianca Bustamante is set for a busy month as she sees action in the Euro 4 Championship third round and the Italian F4 Championship at Monza Autodomo Nazionale Monza circuit.

The Filipino racer of ART Grand Prix will compete in the final round of Euro 4 starting on Friday and in the Italian F4 Championship Round 7 from October 24 to 27.

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With a time of 9.58 seconds Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Berlin, Germany 16 August 2009 Bolt shattered his own record of 9.69 seconds exactly one year to the day when he won the Olympic gold medal. This run helped him win the gold medal at the World Championships.

Every sport has its heroes, but few reach the level of fame attained by sprinter Usain St Leo Bolt (JAM). Not only holder of the 100 m and 200 m records, he is also the first athlete to win the 100 m and 200 m at successive Olympic Games. But how did the fastest man become an athletics superstar?Usain Bolt was often accused of being hyperactive when growing up. In his early teens, he turned to sport as a way of putting this excess energy to good use.

Bolt’s first passion was cricket, but on noting his speed, his parents encouraged him to focus on track and field. His first medal – a bronze – was achieved at his high school at the age of 13. Although it was for 80 m hurdles, this early win served to galvanize his athletics ambitions.

In 2002, he made his global debut at the IAAF World Junior T&F Championships in Kingston, Jamaica. Running the 200 m in 20.61 sec, he earned his country’s only individual gold at the event, aged just 15.

Despite a period of illness, Bolt came back fighting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, breaking records for the 100 m, 200 m and 4 x 100 m relay – all of which he beat again in subsequent competitions.

Asked how he felt about receiving a medal during GWR’s 60th anniversary (above), Bolt told us: “When one thinks of Guinness World Records, automatically, extraordinary and remarkable comes to mind. So for me to be included, I am truly honored and delighted.”

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Feb. 3, 2011— -- This Super Bowl Sunday marks a big anniversary for an event in sports that was truly out of this world. It happened on the moon.

Forty years ago this Sunday, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took an entirely different kind of "giant leap for mankind," playing sports on the lunar surface.

The First 'Lunar Olympics

"That was the first lunar Olympics," said Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon. He is now 80 and living in Florida.

Mitchell and Shepard, who died in 1998, were on the moon to conduct science experiments. The conducted two moonwalks, or EVA's, over two days. But just before they left the surface, they snuck in a few minutes for fun.

"We had very little time, just a few seconds to pull that off," Mitchell said, "less than a minute or so.

"[Shepard] hit his golf ball, after three whacks at it... I threw a javelin, using a staff from the solar wind experiment," he said.

Javelin Throw Beat Golf Ball, Mitchell Says

As Shepard struck the ball, he joked on the radio that his shot went "miles and miles," but Mitchell is still setting the record straight. While Shepard's golf swing is most-often remembered in the history books, Mitchell's javelin throw actually went further.

"By about 4 inches," Mitchell said with a laugh. "His golf hit didn't go very far either, simply because he was swinging one-handed in a pressure suit."

The golf ball and javelin are still on the lunar surface, but Shepard's special six iron is now on display at the USGA Golf House in Far Hills, N.J.

Sports in Space Continue Today

Shepard and Mitchell are still the only astronauts to play on the moon, but sports in space have continued. Just a few years ago, in 2006, cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov hit a golf ball from a platform on the International Space Station in a publicity stunt. The ball was the longest drive ever, traveling a few million miles in Earth's orbit before entering the atmosphere and burning up.

Astronauts have also taken everything from frisbees to footballs on shuttle missions, but nothing can ever quite compare with those moments on the moon 40 years ago.

Mitchell, who only went to space once, says he'd do it again tomorrow.

"Let's go!" he said.

Watch today's Conversation with more from Dr. Ed Mitchell on the 40th anniversary of sports on the moon

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FILE – Jordan Chiles, of the United States, holds up her medals after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)Read more: https://sports.inquirer.net/585229/jordan-chiles-takes-olympic-bronze-battle-to-swiss-supreme-court#ixzz8oDONlkV0Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

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Jordan Chiles takes Olympic bronze battle to Swiss Supreme 

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Jordan Chiles takes Olympic bronze battle to Swiss Supreme 

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — American gymnast Jordan Chiles is asking Switzerland’s Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that stripped Chiles of a bronze medal in floor exercise at the 2024 Olympics.

Chiles, with the support of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and USA Gymnastics, filed the appeal on Monday, a little over a month after CAS voided an on-floor appeal by Chiles’ coach Cecile Landi during the event finals on Aug. 5 that vaulted Chiles from fifth to third.

CAS, following a hearing requested by Romanian officials, ruled Landi’s appeal came 4 seconds beyond the 1-minute time limit for scoring inquiries and recommended the initial finishing order be restored. The International Gymnastics Federation complied and the International Olympic Committee ended up awarding bronze to Romanian Ana Barbosu on Aug. 16.

Chiles’ appeal maintains that the CAS hearing violated her “right to be heard” by refusing to allow video evidence that Chiles and USA Gymnastics believe showed Landi appealed within the 1-minute time allotment. Chiles’ appeal also argues that Hamid G. Gharavi, president of the CAS panel, has a conflict of interest due to past legal ties to Romania.

USA Gymnastics wrote in a statement Monday night that it made a “collective, strategic decision to have Jordan lead the initial filing. USAG is closely coordinating with Jordan and her legal team and will make supportive filings with the court in the continued pursuit of justice for Jordan.”

The appeal is the next step in what could be a months- or years-long legal battle over the gymnastics scores.

Chiles was last among the eight women to compete during the floor exercise finals initially given a score of 13.666 that placed her fifth, right behind Barbosu and fellow Romanian Sabrina Maneca-Voinea. Landi called for an inquiry on Chiles’ score.

“At this point, we had nothing to lose, so I was like ‘We’re just going to try,’” Landi said after the awards ceremony. “I honestly didn’t think it was going to happen, but when I heard her scream, I turned around and was like ‘What?’”

Judges awarded the appeal, leapfrogging Chiles past Barbosu and Maneca-Voinea for the last spot on the podium.

Romanian officials appealed to CAS on several fronts while also asking a bronze medal be awarded to Chiles, Barbosu and Maneca-Voinea. The FIG and the IOC ultimately gave the bronze to Barbosu, who beat her teammate on a tiebreaker because she produced a higher execution score during her routine.

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The "Dead Loop" : Banned Gymnastic Moves

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The "Dead Loop" : Banned Gymnastic Moves

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- The Dead Loop, also known as the "Korbut Flip", is a daring and complex move in gymnastics that was once a popular and awe-inspiring maneuver. It is performed on uneven bars, where the gymnast swings backward from a handstand position, releases the bar, and performs a backflip before re grasping the bar. It is a high-risk maneuver that requires exceptional strength, coordination, and timing.

- This trick named after the Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut, the Korbut Flip was first introduced in the 1972 Munich Olympics. This skill became a signature move for Korbut and inspired many gymnasts around the world.

- Because of it, she won four gold medals and two silver medals at the 1972 and 1976 Games for the Soviet team.

•Radka Zemanova

-A Czechoslovakian gymnast who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Radka Zemanova was known for her performances on uneven bars, including the Dead Loop. Her dynamic and powerful routines highlighted her exceptional talent and bravery.

(https://gymnastgem.com/dead-loop/)

•Why is the dead loop banned in Olympics?

-The dead loop will not feature at Paris 2024 as it is no longer allowed at the Olympics.

-The reason this flip is banned is because it can cause serious injury, due to its complexity.

Because if the high level of risk involved in performing the dead loop it has been banned from competitive gymnastics since the 1980s.

(https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/29688904/dead-loop-korbut-flip-gymnastics-olympics-b anned why/)

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PBA: Justin Brownlee takes full advantage of four-point shotBy: Jonas Terrado 

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PBA: Justin Brownlee takes full advantage of four-point shotBy: Jonas Terrado 

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Justin Brownlee’s fiery shooting from the four-point line that propelled Barangay Ginebra to a lopsided win over San Miguel Beer in the opener of their best-of-seven PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series certainly excites coach Tim Cone.

“When he practices the two-point shot, he’s like, ‘ehhh.’ When he practices threes, he gets a little bit excited,” a euphoric Cone said. “But when he practices fours, grabe! This guy likes bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! He really loves that four-point shot.”

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PBA: Justin Brownlee takes full advantage of four-point shot

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Justin Brownlee’s fiery shooting from the four-point line that propelled Barangay Ginebra to a lopsided win over San Miguel Beer in the opener of their best-of-seven PBA Governors’ Cup