Tag: Athletics
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Obiena Battles Thai Challenger in Nerve-Wracking Pole Vault Duel
Inching to Victory, Blood-Pumping Pressure The track and field world watched with bated breath as Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena faced an unexpected test from a Thai challenger, Amsamarang Patsapong, in a high-stakes duel that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. For Obiena, the moment represented a rare blend of tension and…
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Obiena: A Scary Yet Rewarding Duel With Thai Challenger
Chonburi Showdown: Obiena Bares Teeth in Tight Pole Vault Duel In a competition that tested nerves as much as technique, Olympic pole vault star EJ Obiena found himself in a rare and nerve-wracking battle that kept spectators on edge. The Filipino veteran admitted he “enjoyed, hated” the intense duel with Thai challenger Amsamarang Patsapong, a…
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Obiena’s Scary Duel: A Thrilling Test Against Thai Challenger Patsapong
High-Stakes Showdown Illuminates a Night of Pole Vault Drama For a change, Filipino Olympic pole vault star EJ Obiena found himself in a high-tidelity, edge-of-seat duel that tested his nerves as much as his athletic prowess. In Chonburi, the showcase event turned into a compelling narrative: a duel with Thailand’s Amsamarang Patsapong that demanded every…
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SEA Games 2025: Diaz-Naranjo falls short in 58kg title bid
Diaz-Naranjo unable to reach podium in Thailand The SEA Games 2025 edition in Thailand delivered another dramatic chapter for weightlifting as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, the Philippines’ Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, failed to secure a podium finish in the women’s 58kg event. Competing on home soil in Bangkok’s sports venues, Diaz-Naranjo faced a competitive field, culminating in…
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Boundary National Games Ends in Shenzhen with a Bang
Introduction: A New Chapter for China’s National Games The 15th National Games of China drew to a dramatic close in Shenzhen last Friday night, marking a historic milestone as the event completed its first cross-boundary edition. Jointly staged by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, the multi-sport spectacle showcased a seamless blend of athletic excellence and…
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Kenyan Shines in Russian Race: Tarus Triumph in Moscow
From Highlands to the North: A Kenyan Stars in a Russian Race The air in Moscow was brisk, the kind that bites at the cheeks and sharpens every breath. Under the start-line banners, a group of runners gathered, their footsteps echoing on the concrete as a crowd roared with anticipation. Among them, a Kenyan athlete…
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From Highlands to the Cold North: A Kenyan Shines in the Russian Race
From Highlands to the Cold North In a scene that stitched together Kenya’s sunlit hills and Russia’s biting chill, an athlete from the Kenyan highlands emerged as a standout in a demanding race held far from home. Tarus, a runner born and raised in Kapsabet, Nandi County, carries the steady pace of someone who trained…
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Women’s 100m to Kick-Start LA28: Athletics Set to Span the Entire Olympic Games
Introduction: A Historic Opening for Athletics at LA28 The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are set to inaugurate a historic era for track and field. For the first time ever, athletics will span the entire Olympic period, kicking off with the women’s 100m on day one and continuing through to the final day of the…
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Athletics to Span LA28: Women’s 100m Opens a Packed Olympic Schedule
LA28 Ushers in a Historic Olympic Schedule for Athletics The final schedule for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games confirms a milestone for track and field: athletics will be staged across the entire Olympic period, beginning on day one and concluding with the last event on the final day. This marks the first time the…
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Sprinter Issam Asinga Loses Appeal Over Four-Year Doping Ban Despite Recovery Gummies Defense
Overview: A High-Profile Doping Case Ends with a Four-Year Ban The world of sprinting faced a renewed debate on doping regulations as Issam Asinga, the sprinter who shattered the Under-20 100 meters record in 2023, had his appeal rejected. The governing body upheld a four-year ban for a positive test related to a performance-enhancing substance.…