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Tokyo Olympics

A purpose bigger than gold

January 1, 2022

Tokyo Olympics

Malaysian Paralympian stripped of gold medal for being late

September 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympian auctions off silver medal to raise funds for an infant’s surgery, auction winner gives back medal to her

August 20, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympic gold medalist’s family declines offers of free property and cash

August 15, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympic gold medalist tracks down good samaritan who paid for his cab when he got lost and nearly missed his competition

August 14, 2021

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Most watched, talked about Olympic athletes on Facebook and Instagram—in PH, globally

August 11, 2021

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LOOK: Our boxing champs are back home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

August 10, 2021

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Scrapped Tokyo Olympics proposal included ‘Akira’ and ‘Super Mario’ in opening ceremony – report

August 10, 2021

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So many rings: Olympic tattoos that made their mark at Tokyo 2020

August 10, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Memes and tweets that got us through the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

August 10, 2021

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Sayonara Tokyo, bonjour Paris: Olympic focus switches to 2024

August 9, 2021

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Carlo Paalam: Olympic silver medal is symbolic of his rise from poverty

August 8, 2021

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Tokyo Olympics: Carlo Paalam goes home with a silver medal

August 8, 2021

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Silver medalist Nesthy Petecio to be the country's flag bearer in Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony

August 8, 2021

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Olympic athlete Valentina Acosta Giraldo’s love for archery began with the ‘Hunger Games’ book series

August 7, 2021

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Eumir Marcial to receive at least P7 million for his Olympic bronze

August 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Where does Margielyn Didal get her energy? The Olympian says: ‘Sa kanin!’

August 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

From boxing in fiestas to the Olympics: How Eumir Marcial made a name for himself in Philippine boxing

August 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Simping over the Men’s Pole Vault finalists at the Tokyo Olympics? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

August 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

LIST: 7 athletes at the Tokyo Olympics everyone is crushing on

August 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Eumir Marcial claims bronze after falling to Ukrainian foe in nail-biting Olympics boxing semis

August 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Carlo Paalam now assured of silver after defeating Japanese foe in semis match

August 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Coach Gao says he is very proud of Hidilyn Diaz but he needs to go home now: ‘I can’t promise I will be back’

August 5, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

World’s third fastest woman Gabby Thomas excels in Olympics and academics

August 5, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

How an ACL injury in 2017 prompted EJ Obiena to set his sights on the Tokyo Olympics

August 5, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles: Gymnastics GOAT and now mental health trailblazer

August 5, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Aang the Olympian: Netherland windsurfer with ‘Avatar’-inspired haircut nabs Olympic gold

August 5, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympic champion Duplantis agonizes over missed world record vault

August 5, 2021

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'Discrepancy' on EJ Obiena's final try and rules on pole vault—explained

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

‘I did it for me’: Simone Biles takes Olympic bronze after mental health battle

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

EJ Obiena bows out of Olympics pole vault finals at 5.80-m

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

P22 million in cash, P12.5 million in real estate, unlimited flights await Nesthy Petecio

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympic medalists hope success boosts popularity of women’s boxing

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Nesthy Petecio origin story: How a Pinay knocked down gender barriers in a sport considered to be a ‘man’s game’

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Overcoming hurdles: Pole vaulting prodigy EJ Obiena is the rising star in athletics

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

LOOK: Nesthy Petecio tops Twitter trending list after historic silver win

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Careful who you follow, fake accounts of Pinoy Olympic athletes are spreading online

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Nesthy Petecio takes home the silver medal in a historic Olympic campaign

August 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Carlo Paalam now assured of bronze medal after beating Uzbekistani opponent

August 3, 2021

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Weightlifter Hubbard becomes first trans woman at Olympics

August 3, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles returns to Olympic competition for closing beam final

August 3, 2021

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Carlos Yulo lands in 4th place at Tokyo Olympics Gymnastics Vault event

August 3, 2021

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‘Can we have two golds?’: High jumpers agree to share Olympic gold

August 3, 2021

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‘I’m crying because it is over’: Greek weightlifter announces retirement in emotional interview, laments lack of support

August 3, 2021

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Tom Daley knitting in the stands at the Olympics is a big mood

August 3, 2021

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US shot putter Saunders in first Olympic podium protest

August 2, 2021

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South Korean Olympic archer An San defies sexist abuse from day one

August 2, 2021

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Eumir Marcial assured of a bronze medal, punches to semis after knocking out Armenian boxer

August 2, 2021

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Inclusive or unfair? Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard sparks Olympic debate

August 2, 2021

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Margielyn Didal origin story: How a sparkplug skater from Cebu built something out of nothing heading into the Olympic stage

July 31, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

‘I’m in love’: Japanese Olympian Ran Takahashi wins gold in making the Internet swoon

July 31, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

"You are great, mother loves you!" Liao Qiuyun's Chinese village ecstatic after her Olympic debut

July 31, 2021

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'I didn't expect the opponent to be so strong': China's Liao Qiuyun and her coach admit they underestimated Hidilyn Diaz

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

‘Just gross’: Duck poo, paddling pools on swimmers’ road to Tokyo Olympics

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

EXPLAINER: The highly-anticipated debut of surfing in the Olympics and its first-ever gold medalists

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Hidilyn Diaz's cash incentives and gifts from Olympic gold win are tax-exempt, but...

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympic heat: Did Tokyo lie about its summer weather when it bid to host the games?

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympic silver medalist Brazilian Rayssa Leal’s nickname trademarked without her knowledge

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

‘Weightlifting fairy’ Hidilyn Diaz? 4 moments that show Hidilyn and Kim Bokjoo are actually soul sisters

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Hidilyn Diaz reveals China’s weightlifting team got mad at her Chinese coach for not sharing how strong she really is

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Duterte offers cash but no apology to Philippine Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz

July 29, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

What are the athletes eating at the Olympic Village’s dining hall?

July 29, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

EXPLAINER: Karate finally returns to its roots to debut at the Olympics. Here’s what you need to know

July 29, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles: Is the weight of an Olympic medal greater than mental health?

July 29, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Hidilyn Diaz's Chinese coach bares 'mixed feelings' after winning gold

July 29, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Hidilyn Diaz chows on pizza, udon and sushi after historic lift, plans to write a book next

July 29, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Nesthy Petecio assured of bronze, advances to semis after beating Colombian boxer

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

'Di ako makapaniwala': Historic feat still sinking in for weightlifting champ Hidilyn Diaz

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles out of gymnastics final as ‘medical issue’ forces shock exit

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Elreen Ando nabs 7th place in her Olympic weightlifting debut

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Margielyn Didal is a complete mood, and her memeable expressions show why

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

A day of upsets: Naomi Osaka crashes out of Tokyo Olympics as Brazil, US win surfing gold

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

How EJ Obiena became the dark horse to land a podium finish in pole vault

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Brazil falls in love with PH skater Margielyn Didal

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Meet the 9 male athletes giving their best shot for the Philippines’ next Olympic gold medal

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Blood, sweat, and bamboo sticks: How Hidilyn Diaz kept her golden dream alive during the pandemic

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

For Hidilyn Diaz and her team, the gold medal ‘wasn’t the end in mind’

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics features anime music from ‘Haikyuu,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘AoT’ and more

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

'Kami po ay taos-pusong nagpapasalamat sa inyo': Team HD gets emotional after Hidilyn Diaz's Olympic gold win

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Historic prizes worth over P50 million await Hidilyn Diaz after her historic Olympic win

July 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

First Filipino Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz: ‘Hindi ako makapaniwala. Kakaiba si God’

July 27, 2021

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EXPLAINER: Sport climbing debuts at Tokyo Olympics—how it’s scored and athletes to watch

July 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

'No one is having more fun here': Margielyn Didal wins hearts of Olympic fans

July 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

HISTORY IS MADE: Hidilyn Diaz wins the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal

July 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Rajo Laurel had only 2 days to design for PH Olympic team—and chose the alampay from Benguet

July 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

‘If I’m not desirable as Philippine coach, just tell me.’ Carlos Yulo’s coach takes responsibility for athlete’s Olympic run

July 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Margielyn Didal lands in 7th place at Olympic women's street skate finals

July 27, 2021

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Topless Tongan faces ripped rival at Olympic opener

July 26, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

South Korean TV network apologizes for offensive Olympic broadcast

July 26, 2021

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Chinese shooter Yang Qian wins first gold of Tokyo Olympics

July 25, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Video game music welcomes athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony

July 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Where to watch in the Philippines, what to expect

July 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Today's Google Doodle is an interactive RPG in honor of the Tokyo Olympics

July 23, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Girl power in Tokyo: Get to know the 10 female athletes representing PH at the Olympics

July 23, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

EXPLAINER: Skateboarding at the Olympics, and Margielyn Didal’s gold chances

July 23, 2021

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Inspiring and moving Olympics commercials through the years

July 21, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Olympic Village hit with fourth COVID case

July 20, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Shocking scandals and controversies that rocked the world of Olympics

July 15, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Athletes are getting 160,000 condoms at Tokyo Olympics to take back to their own countries, officials say

June 15, 2021

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Citing Covid risk, US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan

May 26, 2021

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One year late, virus-delayed Tokyo Olympic torch relay begins

March 26, 2021