Few names in Philippine sports history shine as brightly as Teofilo Yldefonso, a man whose legacy flows far beyond the pools where he once competed. Known as the “Ilocano Shark,”
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Born on October 7, 1896 in Concepción, Ilo-Ilo (then part of the Captaincy General of the Philippines), Paulino Alcántara Riestrá embodied a rare blend of multicultural heritage and precocious talent.
Born on April 11, 1992, in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur, Philippines, Nesthy Alcayde Petecio’s journey into boxing began not with dreams of gold, but out of necessity. Raised in
Rising taekwondo star Kristen Ambriel Aguila delivered the Philippines’ first medal of the 3rd Asian Youth Games after clinching silver in the girls’ individual recognized poomsae event on Thursday at
Under the bright lights of the boxing world in the 1950s and 60s, when brutality often overshadowed artistry, a soft-spoken southpaw from Cebu dazzled the globe with a style as
Born on January 30, 1957 in Quezon City, Paeng Nepomuceno was raised in a family already familiar with bowling — his father, Angel Nepomuceno, was a bowling coach. He spent his
Carlo “Black Tiger” Biado’s rise to the top of the billiards world is a story that mirrors the grit and determination of countless Filipino athletes who came before him. From
Only a handful of Filipinos have gone on to have successful careers in MMA, specifically, in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Muñoz carved a unique
When Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier finished the last fight of their trilogy in Manila, it was clear that they made Boxing history. Ali, who was already an international star,
Leylah Annie Fernandez has quickly risen as one of tennis’ brightest young stars. The Canadian with Filipino and Ecuadorian roots captured global attention with her fearless run to the 2021
