Ivan Suing

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Esteban fights through the pain

2 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

Despite nursing a back injury, Filipino-Ivorian Maxine Esteban refused to quit as she secured a silver medal in the 23rd African Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria last Thursday. Esteban’s mother, Carol, beams with pride, saying that her daughter played her heart out to advance to the final of the prestigious event where the best fencers of Africa competed.
Eala barges into Eastbourne Open semis

2 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

Alex Eala continues her stellar run in the Eastbourne Open after a 6-1, 6-2 win over Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine in the quarterfinal in Great Britain on Thursday (Manila time). Eala, 20, needed one hour and six minutes to sweep past Yastremska as she continues her run in the last grass tournament before the Wimbledon Championships on Monday. By making it into the semifinal, the Eastbourne Open is Eala's best run so far in a grass tournament this year.
Esteban settles for fencing silver

2 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

Paris Olympics fencer Maxine Esteban of Ivory Coast clinched a silver medal in the women’s individual foil in the 23rd African Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria on Thursday. Esteban, who was born in the Philippines but opted to compete for the Ivorians, made it all the way to the final before losing to Sara Amr of Egypt, 8-15. “Silver in the African Championships! Thank you to my coaches, teammates and family for the support! To God be the glory!” Esteban said.
Eala: Grass growing on me

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

Alex Eala appears to be getting accustomed to with grass following her victory over Jelena Ostapenko via walkover in the Round of 16 of the Eastbourne Open on Wednesday in Great Britain. The 20-year-old Rafael Nadal Academy said her performance is proof that the surface is “growing on me.”Eala hopes to bring her winning ways when she makes her debut at Wimbledon on 30 June. “Physically, I’m doing quite well.
UP connection seals PUMA-Maroons deal

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

The University of the Philippines’ (UP) recent three-year partnership with PUMA goes beyond contract signing and the distribution of apparel. Paolo Misa, country manager of the German sports apparel brand, said that with most of his staff also UP graduates, the talks became much easier as they all shared the same wavelength.
Fil-Am Harper joins San Antonio

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

Another Filipino-American standout is on his way to stardom after being selected with the second overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Rookie Draft on Thursday (Manila time) at the Barclays Center. Dylan Harper, son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper and Maria Pizzaro-Harper, officially joined the growing list of half-Filipinos in the NBA when he suits up for the Spurs in the coming season of the NBA. Filipino blood flows through Harper’s veins.
Cone not panicking over Abarrientos slump

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone is not worried about prized rookie RJ Abarrientos’ cold shooting night to start the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinals series. Abarrientos had a terrible 1-of-12 shooting from the field in the Kings’ thrilling come-from-behind 73-71 win over top-seeded San Miguel Beer to draw first blood Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Misa tickled pink with UP-PUMA collaboration

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

The University of the Philippines’ (UP) recent three-year partnership with PUMA goes beyond contract signing and the distribution of apparel. PUMA Group country manager Paulo Misa said that with most of his staff also UP graduates, the talks became much easier and shared the same wavelength with the Fighting Maroons.
Puentevella tells Diaz: Start a family

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) president Monico Puentevella wants Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz to settle down and enjoy the rewards of her hard work. Puentevella said after serving the country through weightlifting for 17 years, the 34-year-old Diaz had already earned the right to relax and start a family with her husband and coach Julius Naranjo.
Carrion, GAP eye successful hosting

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Ivan Suing

The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) will leave no stone unturned in coming up with a successful hosting of the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships from 20 to 24 November at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. GAP president Cynthia Carrion said they are determined to come up with a spectacular and memorable hosting in the prestigious event where around 7,000 young gymnasts from 93 countries will compete.