Not everyone cheered the ancient Olympic games, but the sacred games brought together rival societies

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics started on July 23, 2021, amid a few different controversies. Beyond the question of whether it was safe enough to hold them...

Hidilyn to aspiring Pinoy athletes: Find direction, never give up

MANILA – Find your direction, work hard on your dreams and never give up. This is the message of the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medalist, weightlifter Hidilyn...

Record-setting performances at the Tokyo Olympics come after months of pandemic-induced stress

The first week of the Tokyo Olympics has already produced some incredible athletic performances — Maggie Mac Neil won a gold medal for Canada in the...

What Olympic gymnasts can teach us about improving our balance

The acrobatic handsprings, somersaults and twists performed by world-class gymnasts at the Tokyo Olympics are among the most complex skills humans can perform. But at their...

Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don’t know yet why it’s better than other aerobic activities

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might...

Duterte to grant cash reward to Hidilyn Diaz

PSC prepares hero’s welcome for Hidilyn Diaz under IATF protocols

TOKYO – It won’t be long before the entire Philippines welcomes its first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz. Diaz, who won the women’s 55 kilograms weightlifting competition...

Hidilyn Diaz wins PH’s first-ever Olympic gold

MANILA – After 97 years, the elusive Olympic gold has finally been taken by the Philippines. Hidilyn Diaz became the first Filipino athlete to win it all...

Nesthy Petecio beats top seed boxer in Tokyo Olympics

MANILA – Nesthy Petecio pulled off possibly her biggest win so far in the Tokyo Olympics women’s featherweight boxing event after eliminating top seed Lin Yu-Ting of...

Revealing the long but hidden history of queer women in sport

As a white queer athlete, sports enthusiast and sociologist, I have forever searched for stories about queer women who earned their livelihood playing sports. Stories shared...