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The Philippines will officially send nine athletes to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) this October after the gymnastics association nominated two of its artistic athletes to the global competitions for athletes aged 15-18.

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The Philippine Olympic Committee on Sunday named an 21-player pool headed by Bella Belen, Eya Laure and Alyssa Solomon that would comprise the Alas Pilipinas women’s team battling in the volleyball competition of the Asian Games set September 16 to October 3 in Aichi, Japan.

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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) during its Executive Board meeting early this week, POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Wednesday.

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Pinamunuan ni Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino ang pagdiriwang ng Olympic Day sa buong mundo kahapon sa Tagaytay CT Velodrome.

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The countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begins.

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 Nakatakdang suspendihin ng Philippine Olympic Committee ang Philippine National Volleyball Federation  sa isasagawang General Assembly nito sa susunod na buwan.

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Target ni Philippine Olympic Committee  president  Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino na mas lalo pang palaguin ang speed cubing sa bansa.

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A world record, a heavy turnout, and an enthusiastic response from a live audience point toward a speed cubing boost in the country.

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Since the Tour of Luzon returned, foreigners have ruled the event.

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Philippine Spots Commission (PSC) chairman John Patrick “Pato” Gregorio expressed confidence that the country’s 101-strong athletes will do well in the 6th Asian Beach Games scheduled April 22-30 here.

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The Philippine Olympic Committee on Sunday named an 21-player pool headed by Bella Belen, Eya Laure and Alyssa Solomon that would comprise the Alas Pilipinas women’s team battling in the volleyball competition of the Asian Games set September 16 to October 3 in Aichi, Japan.

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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) during its Executive Board meeting early this week, POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Wednesday.

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 Nakatakdang suspendihin ng Philippine Olympic Committee ang Philippine National Volleyball Federation  sa isasagawang General Assembly nito sa susunod na buwan.

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Target ni Philippine Olympic Committee  president  Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino na mas lalo pang palaguin ang speed cubing sa bansa.

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Since the Tour of Luzon returned, foreigners have ruled the event.

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Philippine Spots Commission (PSC) chairman John Patrick “Pato” Gregorio expressed confidence that the country’s 101-strong athletes will do well in the 6th Asian Beach Games scheduled April 22-30 here.

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