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RonnieR

November 21st, 2011, 08:26 AM

malapit na! az en malapit ng humabol ang Laos... :D

this is gonna be the worst SEA Games for PI... :bash:

Tama...Bugok na penoy....:nuts:

^^ Sports development in our country is becoming lax and lousy because of bad politics and corruption.:bash:

nakakahiya ang performance ng pinas
nakakahiya ang performance ni PNOY na walang ginawa kung di habulin ang PANDAK (best performance of his life yata nya 'to)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/391703_10150387103724627_735609626_8147798_1172357935_n.jpg

If you look at PH performance since 2005, nowhere that PH landed in top 3.

PAGCOR earlier claimed that they fully support the sports agencies in accordance with law, thus there is no issue on funding. There are also big corporations that continue to support various sports.

"In accordance with its Charter and other governing laws, PAGCOR earnings are distributed as follows:

5 percent of the balance after the franchise tax and the National Government's mandated income share goes to the Philippine Sports Commission for financing of the country's sports development programs;"
http://www.pagcor.ph/

Obviously, you can't blame the failure entirely to the current administration. It is the fault of our sports officials, too much politics and the issue of corruption in PSC - Swimming.

regjeex

November 21st, 2011, 08:37 AM

kung nakita ng administration ang mga iringan ng sports personnel natin... dapat ginawa na ni pnoy ang pag sibak kay peping since ilang dekada na yang taong yan sa ahensya ng sports na wala naman pag babago... :bash: baka isisi na naman to kay gloria? hindi magawang sibakin ni pinoy yang si peping dahil tiyuhin nya ata yan....:bash:

If you look at PH performance since 2005, nowhere that PH landed in top 3.

PAGCOR earlier claimed that they fully support the sports agencies in accordance with law, thus there is no issue on funding. There are also big corporations that continue to support various sports.

"In accordance with its Charter and other governing laws, PAGCOR earnings are distributed as follows:

5 percent of the balance after the franchise tax and the National Government's mandated income share goes to the Philippine Sports Commission for financing of the country's sports development programs;"
http://www.pagcor.ph/

Obviously, you can't blame the failure entirely to the current administration. It is the fault of our sports officials, too much politics and the issue of corruption in PSC - Swimming.

RonnieR

November 21st, 2011, 09:23 AM

kung nakita ng administration ang mga iringan ng sports personnel natin... dapat ginawa na ni pnoy ang pag sibak kay peping since ilang dekada na yang taong yan sa ahensya ng sports na wala naman pag babago... :bash: baka isisi na naman to kay gloria? hindi magawang sibakin ni pinoy yang si peping dahil tiyuhin nya ata yan....:bash:

Kung si GMA nga di nya tinanggal si Pepeng Cojuangco despite the poor performance in Thailand for 2007 Sea Games and Laos in 2009, si Noynoy pa!:bash:

Bakit nagiinit ka kay P. NOY? Dapat nga magalit ka kay GMA!

Eto si Peping Cojuangco. Uncle yan ni P. Noy.

http://www.olympic.ph/images/cojuangco.jpg
Mr. Jose S. Cojuangco Jr.
2005-present

Jose Cojuangco Jr. was proclaimed President of Philippine Olympic Committee in January 2005 by acclamation with no contentious elections. Most people address him with distinction and familiarity as "Cong" short for Congressman, a position he held for five steadfast terms. He was not only involved in politics but in sports as well. He was the former president of Philippine Junior Bowlers, RP Golf Association and currently as President of Equestrian Association of the Philippines. With him at the helm of POC, we would be able to see progress in Philippine sports.

http://www.olympic.ph/pocpresidents.html

RonnieR

November 21st, 2011, 09:34 AM

I was wondering if some of these Filipinos who easily vent out their anger at the President are really reading about POC/PSC, or they are just simply ignorant and blame Aquino for the ills of PH sports.

hugodiekonig

November 21st, 2011, 09:48 AM

what happened pala sa swimming? and other water sports? i think doon maraming golds ang singapore

hugodiekonig

November 21st, 2011, 09:54 AM

as i browsed sa mga sports events sa sea games, I think one reason why we are on the 6th is because there are actually some sports not even popular in Phil. what is futsal? penkak silat? kempo? vovinam? pentanque? napakarami pa ng gold medals na at stake rito. I think talent gap in SEA is still wide

cebuboi

November 21st, 2011, 10:55 AM

yes because the sea games governing body are not only giving-in on olympic sanctioned discipline but also giving emphasis to native sports of each locality which somehow helps in lifting-up the medal standing of each host country which is at times not good IMO.

hugodiekonig

November 21st, 2011, 11:09 AM

^^ if that's what SEA organizers want, then there will be talent gap. Regional sports must be equally promoted to all SEA countries. i don't agree that in order for other countries such as Laos and Myanmar to elevate their medal standings, nagkakaroon na ng sports disciplines that are exclusive to them. it's unfair.

regjeex

November 21st, 2011, 11:17 AM

31 golds na... expected na yang pang #6 ang pinas..

hugodiekonig

November 21st, 2011, 11:34 AM

nanghihinayang ako sa 55 na silver. kung baliktad sana ang number ng gold at silver medal medals natin nasa 4th place sana pinas

carl_vilches21

November 21st, 2011, 12:21 PM

what happened pala sa swimming? and other water sports? i think doon maraming golds ang singapore

Di masyadon magaling swimmers natin eh. Nag retire na kasi si Molina at yung isa pa nating gold medalist.

anak_mm

November 21st, 2011, 04:21 PM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392049_2718017512674_1324094263_3153930_1193906425_n.jpg

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 02:19 AM

&& from what sport is this? Wushu?

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 02:21 AM

Di masyadon magaling swimmers natin eh. Nag retire na kasi si Molina at yung isa pa nating gold medalist.

pumasok lang sa isip ko. kung di lang sana nila pinag artista si enchong dee baka sana siya yung sumunod na miguel molina natin :ohno:

HANG_tod

November 22nd, 2011, 02:43 AM

marami sa la salle at up swimmers na mga 6 footers at magaling, napulitika nga lang

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 02:56 AM

marami sa la salle at up swimmers na mga 6 footers at magaling, napulitika nga lang

ang sayang talaga ng sports program natin. kung wlang pulitika, kahit salat sa pondo, im sure kahit 3rd place man lang sana tayo sa medal standings

up_mc

November 22nd, 2011, 03:17 AM

&& from what sport is this? Wushu?

total medal na nakuha ng bawat bansa kahapon, nov.21

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 03:31 AM

total medal na nakuha ng bawat bansa kahapon, nov.21

late blooming though huli na. 6th place parin tayo, pero I still salute our athletes! kung di lang sana napupulitika ang sports program natin.

junex

November 22nd, 2011, 03:51 AM

late blooming though huli na. 6th place parin tayo, pero I still salute our athletes! kung di lang sana napupulitika ang sports program natin. Kung may singing contest lang sana sa seagames :lol::lol::lol:

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 04:32 AM

Kung may singing contest lang sana sa seagames :lol::lol::lol:

o kaya beauty pageant din. Mr and Ms SEA Games! wahahahaha

bitoy

November 22nd, 2011, 07:50 AM

O kaya sayawan na lang... :lol:

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0e630eV8RG4Xz/610x.jpg

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - NOVEMBER 21: Randell Buko Raymundo of the Philippines dances for competitors as they wait for weather to change during the paragliding on day 11 of the 2011 Southeast Asian Games at Gunung Mas Puncak Bogor on November 21, 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Perseus II

November 22nd, 2011, 08:25 AM

pwede ring pitik-bulag na lang :lol:

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7470/pitkr.jpg

anak_mm

November 22nd, 2011, 08:28 AM

o kaya beauty pageant din. Mr and Ms SEA Games! wahahahaha

ay naku! wala panalo na tayo jan!.. sa susunod kapag tayo ang host.. walang angal dapat ang ibang bansa kasi.. pag sila ang host kung ano-ano din ang dagdag na sport nila
:bash:
tapos maraming category para maraming hakot
U23, 30kg, 90kg etc
kahit bakla tomboy category.. kaya natin yan :bash:

dati dinagdag natin ang dancing.. noong tayo ang host.. puro gold tayo.. sa cha-cha, boogie at macarena.. :lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancesport_at_the_2005_Southeast_Asian_Games

junex

November 22nd, 2011, 08:40 AM

:lol::lol::lol: anak ng palembang naman oo:lol:

RonnieR

November 22nd, 2011, 08:46 AM

^^ funny. The Dancesports used to be a SEA Games sport. PH excelled on this way back. :)

Anyway, the accountability and blame game begin.

SEA Games fallout: Explain ‘flawed’ program–Trillanes
By June Navarro
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:26 pm | Monday, November 21st, 2011
2 share213 211

MANILA, Philippines—Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has invited top officials of the Philippine Sports Commission, the Philippine Olympic Committee and heads of national sports associations to a Senate hearing on December 5 to shed light on the impending sixth-place finish of Team Philippines in the 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia.

The country’s athletes will bring home a total of 36 gold, 55 silver and 76 bronze medals after today’s closing ceremony marking the end of the two-week hostilities among 11 countries held in the cities of Palembang and Jakarta.

“It’s a call for sports leaders to explain their flawed sports program,” said Trillanes, the newly installed table tennis chief. “The very dismal finish in the SEA Games is the ultimate manifestation of our (PH sports’) sad state,” he added.

http://sports.inquirer.net/26269/sea-games-fallout-explain-%E2%80%98flawed%E2%80%99-program%E2%80%93trillanes

296619

November 22nd, 2011, 08:59 AM

WALANG IBANG DAPAT SISIHIN kundi yung head ng POC. Head, e, e di putok lahat sa kanya. I-claim na natin INCOMPETENT yang head na yan... Katagal tagal nang head, walang napatunayan. Hindi niya kayang gampanan ang tawag ng panahon. PALITAN na... Engot nalang si PNOY kung hindo nya ipapamukha sa head na yan na napaka incompetent nya at hindi nya ma-address ang problema...!

RonnieR

November 22nd, 2011, 09:13 AM

junex

November 22nd, 2011, 09:13 AM

bitoy

November 22nd, 2011, 09:53 AM

RonnieR

November 22nd, 2011, 10:21 AM

ano kaba tiyuhin nya yan ano kaya incompetent din, proud pa nga eh - Palace 'congratulates' PHL athletes for 6th-place finish

Link please if this is true that the Palace congratulated the 6th place finish of the worst performance of PH in SEA Games. I think the palace congratulated the athletes but NOT the 6th place finish. It's different.

bitoy

November 22nd, 2011, 10:30 AM

Binay should takeover the gov't sport programs...mahilig siya sa athletics...and other sports :D

anak_mm

November 22nd, 2011, 10:32 AM

Palace 'congratulates' PHL athletes for 6th-place finish
11/20/2011 | 02:19 PM
Malacañang on Sunday congratulated the athletes who represented the Philippines for a respectable showing in the 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Filipino people appreciate the sacrifices the athletes had made just to represent the country in the SEA Games.

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/239115/sports/palace-congratulates-phl-athletes-for-6th-place-finish
akala ko naman.. sinabi: congrats on your 6th place finish

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 11:41 AM

Perseus II

November 22nd, 2011, 12:16 PM

disappointing nga naman ang performance natin, imagine pang-anim tayo, eh dati kung di tayo pangalawa eh pangatlo.

Darating ang araw na kahit yung sports na dominated natin ay mahihirapan na tayong maretain ang title.

the basketball games between Phil and Thai is an indication.

Surely our cagers dominated the game but its clearly not a walk in the park :ohno:

Soon, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and even Vietnam will give us a run for that basketball dominance in this part of Asia .

Masyadong paurong ang sports program natin. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Sino nga ba ulit yung POC head ? :lol:

Perseus II

November 22nd, 2011, 12:19 PM

Sea games na nga lang kulelat pa, eh ano pa sa ASIAD???

Sa olympic naman eh kakanta na lang ba tayo ng "WISH KO LANG" :lol:

up_mc

November 22nd, 2011, 12:32 PM

makapangyarihan ang facebook, wala pa bang gumagawa ng fan page na humihiling na masesante ang mga yan? sandali matignan ang fb :lol:

regjeex

November 22nd, 2011, 01:04 PM

hindi mo kilala? tiyuhin ng panot na presidente natin.. si Fefing Hunghanco este Kuwangko... KUGMO! :D

magka tutoo yang hinala mo na balang araw sila na ang mag hahari sa sports.. at ang pinaka matayog na sports natin pag dating ng mga araw na yan ay ARNIS lang... :D or baka naman aagawin din ng Vietnam yan... hmmm malay nyo...:lol: isali kaya natin ang tumbang preso next na sea games pag tayo ang host... eto mga pwede isama sa listahan:

1. tumbang preso
2. takyan
3. kadang-kadang
4. luksong tinik
5. luksong baka isama nyo na ang baboy... :rofl: para sulit..

disappointing nga naman ang performance natin, imagine pang-anim tayo, eh dati kung di tayo pangalawa eh pangatlo.

Darating ang araw na kahit yung sports na dominated natin ay mahihirapan na tayong maretain ang title.

the basketball games between Phil and Thai is an indication.

Surely our cagers dominated the game but its clearly not a walk in the park :ohno:

Soon, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and even Vietnam will give us a run for that basketball dominance in this part of Asia .

Masyadong paurong ang sports program natin. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Sino nga ba ulit yung POC head ? :lol:

regjeex

November 22nd, 2011, 01:07 PM

sa asiad naman pang 20 plus ata tayo... :D at least diba... :hahaha: tapos sasabihin lang nang malakanyang na thank you sa mga performance ng mga atheleta natin... kse takot sya sa tiyuhin nya... kaya ganun nalang... :bash:

Sea games na nga lang kulelat pa, eh ano pa sa ASIAD???

Sa olympic naman eh kakanta na lang ba tayo ng "WISH KO LANG" :lol:

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 01:56 PM

Live! SEA games closing ceremony

HANG_tod

November 22nd, 2011, 02:25 PM

mas maganda siguro kong sumali nalang tayo sa concacaf para naman makakaungos lang sa atin ay usa,canada,mexico at cuba, so pang 5 tayo, yung dominican republic,jamaica at ecuador kaya natin yan ungusan

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 02:38 PM

yung led screen ng stadium ng sea games parang sa asian games nun sa doha 2006

HANG_tod

November 22nd, 2011, 02:41 PM

design and help by filipino IT's

earlat

November 22nd, 2011, 02:44 PM

na-ungusan tayo ng Singapore.. :ohno:

Pa-imbistigahan na yan!

915bungohunter

November 22nd, 2011, 05:57 PM

design and help by filipino IT's
sana sa pag host natin ng seagames magamit ang mga IT experts satin..

At may stadium na tayo..baka nanaman repaint repaint..tsk tsk still using cebu sports center at cebu coliseum at sa RMSC parin hayyy

Myanmar pag hahandaan talaga still philippines wala pa ring standard na stadium...Hanggat me mga nakaupong non sports minded, trapos,at mga artistang politiko tsk tsk:nuts:

hugodiekonig

November 22nd, 2011, 06:01 PM

na-ungusan tayo ng Singapore.. :ohno:

Pa-imbistigahan na yan!

a motion that has done by sen trillanes.

915bungohunter

November 22nd, 2011, 06:02 PM

Binay should takeover the gov't sport programs...mahilig siya sa athletics...and other sports :D
kung mahilig sana bakit di na naglalaro ang PBA sa kaniyang pride na Makati Coliseum ahhh kasi nasa hindi strategic point bahain pa hehehe..

gumawa ng sports complex di pa nilakihan ang main grandstand..

nbrDVO

November 23rd, 2011, 01:35 AM

World class Davao del Norte Sports Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony
Tagum City’s plans and developments never cease to amaze me. Just before the soft opening of the Iconic New Tagum City Hall which will be opened this December, an architectural marvel will once again be witnessed by the people of Davao and Tagum which commenced last November 12, 2011 with the groundbreaking ceremony of the soon to be world-class Sports Complex.

http://www.photograpinoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Picture1-1-1-407x1024.jpg

Once completed, this facility in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, can be a venue for SEA Games the next time the Philippines will host the event.

Manila-X

November 23rd, 2011, 05:36 AM

Chris Tiu blasts ‘absurd’ state of sports
By Musong R. Castillo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:35 pm | Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

http://sports.inquirer.net/26409/chris-tiu-blasts-‘absurd’-state-of-sports

JAKARTA—There were several close shaves and moments of glory, and Philippine sports leaders can argue all they want that some silver medals should have been golds had it gotten a break here or there.

But overall, disappointment clearly attended the country’s drive in the 26th Southeast Asian Games.

The campaign was so disappointing, in fact, that even a Filipino athlete who went home with a gold medal in basketball still can’t accept the poor state of sports in the country now.

“If we lose to Thailand, to Indonesia, that would be OK for me,” basketball star Chris Tiu told the Inquirer Tuesday before joining the rest of the victorious Philippine quintet on the way home.

“But to lose to Singapore? That’s absurd.”

The Philippines capped its worst-ever SEA Games stint with just 36 gold medals, three short of the number it won two years ago in winding up fifth overall in Vientiane, Laos.

But there were only 25 events that year and thus a fewer number of athletes were sent.

The 512-strong Philippine delegation fell short of their two targets in these Games: To improve on that fifth-place finish and to win more medals. Meeting either one would have been a success.

“I have nothing against the Singaporeans, but look at them, they’re very few, the base for selecting the athletes is so small,” Tiu said. “And when you look at them, they’re not even athletic.”

Tiu has a beef there.

Talents have been scarce in coming for the Philippines. Clear case in point: After Miguel Molina, a former Most Outstanding Athlete in the SEA Games, retired a few months go, swimming laid a big fat egg in Palembang.

Taekwondo and boxing produced the most number of gold medals in Indonesia with four each.

“We’re better than them [Singaporeans],” said Tiu. “We’re better than where we are.”
Bickering among sports leaders and national sports associations has practically slowed the discovery and development of new talents.

Athletics, the country’s best performer in past SEA Games, produced just two gold medals courtesy of old faces who have dominated in the SEA Games.

At least, Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association president Go Teng Kok had the guts to pin the blame on himself.

The Philippines started these Games third all-time in total of medals won, behind the overall champion Indonesians and the Thais. At the rate the country’s progress in sports is going, though, it wouldn’t be long before Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia catch up.

If that happens, the barnacles of disaster clinging to Philippine sports would be tough to get rid of.

Perseus II

November 23rd, 2011, 05:53 AM

bobo ba ang mga namamahala sa ating sports program o sadyang wala lang pakialam ang mga lintik :ohno:

Ang gusto lang yata nila ay makapasyal ng libre at wala silang pakialam sa anumang resulta ng laban.

OO nga naman, libre pamasahe at hotel, may allowance pa, san ka pa :ohno:

Manila-X

November 23rd, 2011, 05:57 AM

I heard our country sent more officials than athletes :eek:

RonnieR

November 23rd, 2011, 05:59 AM

^^ Tagum stadium is up to international standards. Cool.

Manila-X

November 23rd, 2011, 06:01 AM

We need more of that here!

RonnieR

November 23rd, 2011, 06:02 AM

Manila-X

November 23rd, 2011, 06:20 AM

The congratulations from Malacañang should go to the athlete who won medals for The Philippines especially gold.

They still deserved it.

up_mc

November 23rd, 2011, 06:58 AM

^^ we need new breeds of sports officials, our baseball team suffered a lot in Palembang due to lack of support from sports officials, yet they managed to win the gold medal

Green Arrow

November 23rd, 2011, 02:38 PM

:bash::bash::bash:Myanmar will soon overpower us in sports if this sports officials never learned a lesson...:bash::bash::bash:

hugodiekonig

November 23rd, 2011, 05:57 PM

512 athletes and 140 officials for this SE GAmes.

Source: http://www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=740944&publicationSubCategoryId=69&keyword

Everyone is disappointed with the results. I can't accept a congratulatory mark by Malacanang. They should frown at the performance of PH. No cause for celebration.

whoa, a 4:1 ratio of athletes to an official. too many officials

I hope thos wont happen in Olympics next year, just like what happened in Athens. the country sent only 12 athletes and 60 officials!

hugodiekonig

November 23rd, 2011, 05:58 PM

The congratulations from Malacañang should go to the athlete who won medals for The Philippines especially gold.

They still deserved it.

indeed. I believe that our athletes did their best despite lack of support. They did their best for the Filipino people

hugodiekonig

November 23rd, 2011, 06:00 PM

:bash::bash::bash:Myanmar will soon overpower us in sports if this sports officials never learned a lesson...:bash::bash::bash:

huh, indeed, who knows? we might sink to 7th place. Myanmar will soon beat us

hugodiekonig

November 23rd, 2011, 06:01 PM

RonnieR

November 24th, 2011, 03:14 AM

Our officials acknowledged that money is not a problem for the country in sports so they should resolve POLITICS and CORRUPTION in POC/PSC. POC Chair Cojuangco should leave.....what a shame.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/110-editorials/11888-reforms-overdue-in-sports

Reforms overdue in sports

Published : Thursday, November 24, 2011 00:00
Article Views : 133

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) failed to meet its 70-gold medals target or at least a third-place finish for the Philippines in the recently concluded 26th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Indonesia. Far below PSC Chairman Richie Garcia’s prediction, the Philippines won only 36 golds (7.4 percent of the total gold medals) and finished sixth in the biennial meet.

Philippine performance this year is even worse than our shameful fifth place finish in the 2009 Games held in Laos.

Our country’s performance in the SEAG this year is worst in the last 10 years.

Philippine Olympic Committee

Led by Jose “Peping” Cojuangco, the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the mother organization of all National Sports Associations (NSAs) in the country, is apparently more preoccupied with politics within its ranks than ensuring that only the best Filipino athletes be supported and allowed to represent the Philippines in international competitions. Those in the know say that only sports associations headed and tightly controlled by people loyal to Mr. Cojuangco and will continue to vote for him in every election for POC boss get POC accreditation.

As a result, there are two or more associations in each sport discipline. The POC-accredited one is that which is loyal to Mr. Cojuangco. Because their leaders became critical of Mr. Cojuangco, some associations in the outs were POC-accredited once but lost their accreditation to a newly formed group.

The damaging consequence of this is that excellent athletes belonging to associations led by persons outside Mr. Cojuangco’s sphere of influence end up being veritably non-existent in official POC-sanctioned domestic contests. Only POC-accredited associations receive support from the government’s Philippine Sports Commission. And in all the sports, only the results of events held under the auspices of the POC-accredited PSA are recognized by regional and international sports bodies which have mostly come to be governed by the International Olympic Sports Federations (IFs).

It is known that many of the best Filipino athletes are not in the POC accredited associations.

There is a lot of money in being the chief of a sports association. Not only does a PSA get funds from the Philippine Sports Commission, it also can campaign for donations from the private sector—and from the PAGCOR.

RonnieR

November 24th, 2011, 03:21 AM

Senate investigation again? I'm pissed off with this investigation without any clear benefits or results. Remember guys, there was a Senate investigation on Dragon Boat mess but what happened? Those dragon boat gold medalists in an international competition in Florida, USA were still excluded in SEA Games Indonesia.

Now, the 2nd time around...

Senate set to probe SEA Games debacle

Published : Thursday, November 24, 2011 00:00
Article Views : 110
Written by : Jefferson Antiporda, Reporter

SEN. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel 3rd on Wednesday said that he will file a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the perceived failure of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to meet its gold-medal target in the recently concluded Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Indonesia.
Pimentel, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Games, Amusement and Sports, wants to know why the Philippines fell short of its target and to determine if there were lapses or shortcomings on the part of the PSC.

The Philippines placed sixth overall in the recent SEA Games with 36 gold, 56 silver and 77 bronze medals, or two gold medals short of the 2009 output of 38.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/top-stories/11908-senate-set-to-probe-sea-games-debacle

hugodiekonig

November 24th, 2011, 03:47 AM

hugodiekonig

November 24th, 2011, 03:50 AM

RonnieR

November 24th, 2011, 04:31 AM

what a shame :ohno: It's all his fault. He must be sacked. Clannishness must not to be considered this time. Pnoy should sack his relative Peping and appoint new POC head, if ever POSSIBLE. Nakakabwisit talaga. So many opportunities missed by other deserving, strong athletes. What a shame! di isinali sa SEA games ang dragon boat racers natin na nanalo sa States. For the nth time, I will say this: what a shame!

:bash:

Yes, Shame on these officials. Cojuangco should leave ASAP. :bash:

cebuboi

November 24th, 2011, 05:25 AM

senate investigation? for what it is clear more than a sunny day who is the culprit...we need not this nonsense hearings which results to nothing...we need clear programs back with the right people "again for the second twice LOLS"...."RIGHT PEOPLE"

regjeex

November 24th, 2011, 06:00 AM

RonnieR

November 24th, 2011, 06:19 AM

mas lalong nakakahiya kung ayaw paalisin ni **nyetang presidente ang matandang yan :bash: dapat mag retire na dahil uuga uga at hindi na makapag isip ng maganda sports... dapat palitan ng bata at may agressive sa sports... pag hinalal si Paeng dyan... boto ako...:cheers:

Objectively, we cannot blame the fiasco to the President alone. That's why I am focused on castigating the current officials with no shame plus GMA because 2005 pa yan si Cojuangco. I will only bash si Noynoy kung walang ginawa against Peping.

Green Arrow

November 24th, 2011, 07:53 AM

Smarting from the Southeast Asian Games debacle, Philippine sports is looking to reigning Olympics and Asian Games champion China for much-needed assistance in future international stints.
Philippine Sports Commission chair Richie Garcia Wednesday unveiled the memorandum of understanding with his Chinese counterpart Liu Peng which will ensure an exchange of sports technology and resources between the two countries with the London Games next year as immediate target.
Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. was also present during the affair. The PSC and the Chinese Sports Ministry signed the MOU last August and will be implemented as soon as possible, according to Garcia.

Now they realized their mistakes...

hugodiekonig

November 24th, 2011, 07:40 PM

By NICK GIONGCO
November 24, 2011, 10:04pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said yesterday that it welcomes an investigation on the lackluster showing of the country in the 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia.

PSC chairman Richie Garcia said he is even wondering why Sen. Antonio Trillanes has even thought about inviting the PSC and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to shed light early next month on the lowly sixth place finish of the Philippines team.

“Hindi kami aatras sa imbestigasyon,” said Garcia. “I don’t even know why there is an investigation. But to call it an investigation eh parang meron kaming ginawang masama.”

The Philippine campaign netted 36 gold, 56 silver and 77 bronze medals and its lowly placing has raised a howl from some sectors.

In the 2009 SEAG held in Laos, the Philippines landed at fifth spot after placing sixth in 2007 in Thailand. When the biennial event was held here in 2005, the Philippines took the overall crown.

read more at: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/342488/psc-says-dont-blame-us

up_mc

November 25th, 2011, 02:27 AM

“Hindi kami aatras sa imbestigasyon,” said Garcia. “I don’t even know why there is an investigation. But to call it an investigation eh parang meron kaming ginawang masama.”

yun na nga eh, wala kayong ginawa, wala kayong ginawa :ohno:

“We are still doing the same things and relying on sheer natural ability.”

haaay, kelangan na talaga ng mga bagong sports leaders, yung may natural ability din sana na pangunahan ang POC para matigil na ang tuloy tuloy na pagsadsad ng performance natin sa SEA Games, Asian Games at Olympics

Manila-X

November 25th, 2011, 03:11 AM

Editorial
Disaster in Jakarta
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:59 pm | Thursday, November 24th, 2011

http://opinion.inquirer.net/17897/disaster-in-jakarta

There’s really no escaping it. If our sports leaders truly believe that their mandate centers on running a credible national sports program, they should realize they are a failure.

No further proof is needed. They practically gift-wrapped the evidence and handed it to the public.

In a rah-rah moment before we sent our national athletes to the 2011 Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia, Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. said the country would win 70 gold medals. Philippine Sports Commission chair Richie Garcia made the same rosy forecast. Yet another official, using his own version of sports math, said we could land in second place in the overall standings.

We ended up sixth among the 10 competing nations, matching our worst finish in the biennial meet. We collected 36 gold medals or just one-half of the medal haul Cojuangco and Garcia predicted.

Let’s call it what it is: a debacle and a monumental flop. Our performance in the SEA Games, not exactly the toughest arena of competition, was so dismal that even a relatively apolitical basketball star called it “absurd.” National cager Chris Tiu, who is a fierce defender of Philippine sports, told the Inquirer: “If we lose to Thailand, to Indonesia, that would be OK for me. But to lose to Singapore? That’s absurd.”

Cojuangco and Garcia have yet to give their assessment of how we fared in the SEA Games. When they do, they will have to explain why they were way off target and why we should still trust them with steering the country’s sports program all the way to the London Olympics.

They will probably blame the lack of funds (again). True, compared with most other delegations in the SEA Games, we were overmatched financially. But if international sporting meets are decided by the depth of each country’s war chest, why are there countries that manage to excel on small budgets? If the amount of money spells all the difference, why do we bother to take part in such sporting events in the first place?

Simple: money is not everything.

Somewhere along the line, somebody screwed up our sports development program. Go through the 36 gold medalists and you will find some very familiar names, some of whom have represented the country for almost a whole lifetime. In fact, nine of the 36 gold medalists were also winners in their events when we hosted the SEA Games. And that was six years ago, in 2005.

The country still has no strong talent-identification and grass-roots development program, relying on proven veterans even for regional competitions. Our officials put so much emphasis on winning gold medals in the SEA Games instead of using it as a springboard for young athletes to gain experience in international competitions and we end up becoming less and less competitive, especially in the bigger arenas like the Asian Games and the Olympics.

Consider this: Since Cojuangco took charge of the POC in 2004, our SEA Games gold medal count has gone down from 113 when we hosted in 2005, to 41 in Thailand in 2007, 38 in Laos in 2009 and 36 this year. If Cojuangco were CEO of a corporation, the board would have forced him out by now.

If there was one thing that increased during Cojuangco’s reign as POC president, it was politics. Officials spent too much time politicking, bickering, drawing lines and practically forcing others to choose sides. Among the sports that we were supposed to excel in, look at where we floundered: swimming, athletics, karate. Those three sports brought us 12 gold medals in 2009. This year, they were good for only two golds. Was it merely coincidence their sports associations were the most severely wracked by bitter disputes and in-fighting?

However this latest disaster is spun, the fact remains that too much politics always hampers sports development. After the debacle in Jakarta, our sports officials, starting with Cojuangco, must say the buck stops here.

It stops here, Cojuangco should say. And it stops now.

Because in 2013, the SEA Games goes to Myanmar, which finished this year’s edition in seventh place, 20 gold medals less than ours. Factoring the spike in gold medals won by a country that plays host, the possibility is strong that we will go further down in the overall standings.

RonnieR

November 25th, 2011, 03:17 AM

Editorial
Disaster in Jakarta
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:59 pm | Thursday, November 24th, 2011

http://opinion.inquirer.net/17897/disaster-in-jakarta

Consider this: Since Cojuangco took charge of the POC in 2004, our SEA Games gold medal count has gone down from 113 when we hosted in 2005, to 41 in Thailand in 2007, 38 in Laos in 2009 and 36 this year. If Cojuangco were CEO of a corporation, the board would have forced him out by now.

If there was one thing that increased during Cojuangco’s reign as POC president, it was politics. Officials spent too much time politicking, bickering, drawing lines and practically forcing others to choose sides. Among the sports that we were supposed to excel in, look at where we floundered: swimming, athletics, karate. Those three sports brought us 12 gold medals in 2009. This year, they were good for only two golds. Was it merely coincidence their sports associations were the most severely wracked by bitter disputes and in-fighting?

However this latest disaster is spun, the fact remains that too much politics always hampers sports development. After the debacle in Jakarta, our sports officials, starting with Cojuangco, must say the buck stops here.

It stops here, Cojuangco should say. And it stops now.

Politics!!!! :bash: Cojuangco should leave POC. The signs are clear. Since he assumed that office, PH performance is going down the drain.

He is a politician after all. :bash:

Now this PSC Chairman has the temerity to say this....Another useless official.

PSC says: Don't blame us:bash::bash:
By NICK GIONGCO
November 24, 2011, 10:04pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said Thursday that it welcomes an investigation on the lackluster showing of the country in the 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia.

PSC chairman Richie Garcia said he is even wondering why Sen. Antonio Trillanes has even thought about inviting the PSC and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to shed light early next month on the lowly sixth place finish of the Philippines team.

“Hindi kami aatras sa imbestigasyon,” said Garcia. “I don’t even know why there is an investigation. But to call it an investigation eh parang meron kaming ginawang masama.”

The Philippine campaign netted 36 gold, 56 silver and 77 bronze medals and its lowly placing has raised a howl from some sectors.

In the 2009 SEAG held in Laos, the Philippines landed at fifth spot after placing sixth in 2007 in Thailand. When the biennial event was held here in 2005, the Philippines took the overall crown.

Garcia said he could not understand “why we are being blamed” for the debacle.

Still, POC president Jose ‘Peping” Cojuangco admitted that while the Philippines has stagnated through the years, “our opponents are improving fast.”

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/342488/psc-says-dont-blame-us

hugodiekonig

November 25th, 2011, 03:31 AM

Sack peping! that's all. I still hope that next year's Olympics in London, Phil. will send more athletes than officials.

manila_boy

November 25th, 2011, 04:05 AM

na-ungusan tayo ng Singapore.. :ohno:

Pa-imbistigahan na yan!

Pag aaralan natin yan -Pnoy

Manila-X

November 25th, 2011, 04:35 AM

Pag aaralan natin yan -Pnoy

I hope he did not actually said that!

hugodiekonig

November 25th, 2011, 06:16 AM

Pag aaralan natin yan -Pnoy

pag-aaralan pa kung iimbestigahan? dapat imbestigahan na!

off_side

November 25th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Are people in Malacanang blind ????
Pera pera na naman ....

Malacañang: SEAG debacle? What debacle?
By Christine O. Avendaño and Marc Anthony Reyes
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—Contrary to the observation that Filipino athletes did poorly at the recent 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia, Malacañang Thursday marveled at their performance.

“We commend them for their performance in the Southeast Asian Games,” presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said at a press briefing.

Lacierda said the Palace did not think that the country came up with a poor performance despite winding up sixth in the medal tally—its worst finish since 1978, when the Philippines first joined the regional Games.

“Certainly there’s always room for improvement, but we congratulate our Philippine contingent for their noble performance in the Southeast Asian Games,” he told reporters.

Philippine Olympic Committee president
Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr., earlier said the country must follow the path taken by its neighbors by increasing the budget for sports.

http://sports.inquirer.net/26573/malacanang-seag-debacle-what-debacle

RonnieR

November 25th, 2011, 06:57 AM

A commendation for 6th place? These officials are really acting so weird! I disagree!

hugodiekonig

November 25th, 2011, 06:59 AM

^^ well i guess they admit to themselves that they really have the fault after hearing bitter comments, but they will never show to the public that they are sorry after the performance of the recent event.

Manila-X

November 25th, 2011, 07:29 AM

Now lets see if Aquino can sack Peping and replaced with someone better.

hugodiekonig

November 25th, 2011, 01:59 PM

^^ indeed. let's see if how Pnoy is serious eliminating the "Wang wang" system in our sports area

HANG_tod

November 26th, 2011, 12:28 AM

wala na ngang hacienda si peping aalisin pa sa PSC, hay, baka mas maghihirap pa si peping kesa kay glue, anyway, dapat kasuhan si peping sa kabulastugan niya sa PSC,esp. sa issue ng dragon boat team

HANG_tod

November 26th, 2011, 12:29 AM

parang gusto niya roon, ay umanib ang pba sa pangansinan basketball league o di kaya sa cebu basketball eague

diz

November 26th, 2011, 01:36 AM

Are people in Malacanang blind ????
Pera pera na naman ....

Malacañang: SEAG debacle? What debacle?
By Christine O. Avendaño and Marc Anthony Reyes
Philippine Daily Inquirer

What's the surprise here? POC chairman belongs in the Conjuanco clan. No freaking duh Malacanang is turning a blind eye.

HANG_tod

November 26th, 2011, 02:11 AM

hindi matatapos ang termino ni pnoy,kalaboso siya!

hugodiekonig

December 3rd, 2011, 06:59 PM

any updates?

fba6892

December 5th, 2011, 06:37 PM

It will be nice to see a Pinoy winning a medal in London next year. So far only our boxers seem to be in contention to qualify for a slot in the Olympics. While other countries are already preparing their athletes for next year, we are still looking for qualifying competitions that our athletes may join. But instead of bickering about our chances I found this website that will help our amateur boxers in their training and other necessary expenses. I hope you guys , being the sports fan and Pinoy that you are, may find time to donate to our boxing team. Spread it to others as this may be the only source of revenue our amateur boxing team may have aside from Manny V. Pangilinan's patronage.
Thanks.

http://www.suntokginto.org/support/

hugodiekonig

December 9th, 2011, 11:00 AM

how about taekwondo for instance?

it is very difficult to hope that there should be no more politics involved again in our participation in the olympics

fba6892

December 9th, 2011, 06:51 PM

how about taekwondo for instance?

it is very difficult to hope that there should be no more politics involved again in our participation in the olympics

We won't be sending any taekwondo athletes sa London. Wala po nag qualify na Pinoy jin sa last stage ng Asian Qualifiers held this month.

http://www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?articleid=753104&publicationsubcategoryid=69

hugodiekonig

December 10th, 2011, 01:48 PM

^^ it is just sad.i dont blame the athletes.i blame politics for this.without politics i believe more funds could have been given to equip our jins much training

edly

December 11th, 2011, 04:56 AM

It's a stylized graphic, albeit an ugly one, of the year "2012" (the numbers two and zero on top, and the numbers one and two on the bottom). Or you can see it the perverse way, as someone giving another person a blowjob. :lol:

The first time I saw this, I thought it was a lion, iconic to British culture. :)

hugodiekonig

December 15th, 2011, 02:45 PM

ano kaya yung ginagawa sa harapan ng aquatics center? (see live webcam sa post no. 21)

OtAkAw

December 16th, 2011, 05:35 AM

Ilang itlog kaya ang iluluwa ng Pilipinas next year?

hugodiekonig

December 16th, 2011, 07:24 AM

Ilang itlog kaya ang iluluwa ng Pilipinas next year?

sana naman less than 3.

gold - al least 1

kahit silver at bronze na ang 0, para dalawang itlog lang ang maiuuwi ng pilipinas. atleast yung isang hindi itlog ay gold naman :lol:

Philippines - 1-0-0

tita01

December 16th, 2011, 10:39 AM

paano tayo magkakaroon ng gold kulang naman ang suporta ng gobyerno

sana nga magkaroon tayo ng gold :)

fba6892

December 16th, 2011, 11:23 AM

paano tayo magkakaroon ng gold kulang naman ang suporta ng gobyerno

sana nga magkaroon tayo ng gold :)

Kaya tulungan na lang natin kung sino pa pede matulungan. So far our boxing team is the only one most likely to field an entrant/s to London. Please visit this site if you would like to help.

http://www.suntokginto.org/support/

Let us help them as early as now. Huwag tularan ang ibang sponsors na ang style eh dadagdagan daw ang pot money for the first Gold medalist tapos wala naman itinutulong sa training ng Athletes. This is the least we could do as Filipino citizens to help our national team.

hugodiekonig

December 22nd, 2011, 11:28 PM

^^ :okay: agree. training ang kailangan sa ngayon ng mga atleta, hindi motivation na kapag makakapag-gold ay may reward money.

Perseus II

December 23rd, 2011, 03:39 AM

Ilang itlog kaya ang iluluwa ng Pilipinas next year?

3 yan... considering the poor state of our sports system... 3 balut sa puti :lol:

Sea games nga lang na hindi naman masyadong mataas ang level ng kompetisyon ay nahuli tayo, sa Olympics pa kaya...

sa Math at Chess Olympics lang tayo nananalo :)

Igsuonnimo

December 23rd, 2011, 06:53 AM

padamihan ng shots sa harap ng camera! panalo ang mga Pinoy!!!

sana nga mai-feature sa mga international magazines, tayong mga Filipinos ang may pinakamaraming shots, --wacky at jump shots! platinum award :bash:

'gustong gusto ko na mailagay sa glossy magasins' :banana: :lol: :hahaha:

hugodiekonig

December 23rd, 2011, 01:48 PM

Sa pang-Outlympics naman kasi magaling ang Pinoy. Wushu for example, nag-gold pa ang Pinas rito though demonstration sport lang ito. Sa Chess rin, sa professional boxing.

Pano pala yung sa dragon boat race? diba humataw ang mga Pinoy roon? may suporta ba sa kanila?

noli-kun

December 24th, 2011, 04:05 AM

^^Your guess is probably as good as mine.

OtAkAw

December 25th, 2011, 05:20 PM

hugodiekonig

January 4th, 2012, 04:56 PM

^^Dragon boat is not an olympic sport.

And besides, that successful & much-publicized dragon boat team is not officially linked to the POC so even if by some miracle dragon boat becomes an event in 2012, our best chance is as good as the usual eggs.

so is it only through POC that the dragon boat team can join the Olympics (if dragon boat racing could have been an olympic sport), that they can't represent the Olympics without POC's approval?

Why can't they join rowing instead? It is very similar to dragon boat racing. The last time we joined there is at Sydney 2000

Knitemplar

January 5th, 2012, 01:02 AM

so is it only through POC that the dragon boat team can join the Olympics (if dragon boat racing could have been an olympic sport), that they can't represent the Olympics without POC's approval?

Why can't they join rowing instead? It is very similar to dragon boat racing. The last time we joined there is at Sydney 2000

#1 - the sport has to be recognized by the IOC and THEN hopefully included in the next POSSIBLE Olympic Games. Nothing more can be added to London. All the spaces and venues for the included sports are already ALL assigned and built. They are adding women's ski-jumping and mixed-gender figure-skating teams for Sochi 2014. Golf will return in Rio 2016. But these are decided some 3-4 years before the actual Games.

#2 - Dragon racing is not governed by the IRU (the International Rowing Union), thus it CANNOT be included in the Olympic slate. And just because a sport is recognzied, it doesn't mean it can easily get in. There are like 30 confederations on a waiting list of the IOC. Plus, a Summer Games can only take 10,500 athletes, and some 3,800 for the Winter. It's all a matter of accommodations in the Olympic Village. If you add some more team sports, you will than have to remove participants from the ALREADY existing sports. So it's not a very simple matter to make happen. It's a rather complicated and long-drawn out process--always keeping in mind...they CANNOT exceed finite numbers in the OV; otherwise, the gargantuan nature of the Games will never stop.

hugodiekonig

January 5th, 2012, 04:00 AM

#1 - the sport has to be recognized by the IOC and THEN hopefully included in the next POSSIBLE Olympic Games. Nothing more can be added to London. All the spaces and venues for the included sports are already ALL counted and built. The latest a sport can be included in like2.5 years before the actual Games. They are adding women's ski-jumping and mixed-gender figure-skating teams for Sochi 2014. Golf will return in Rio 2016. But these are decided, as I said, some 3-4 years before the actual event.

Dragon racing is not governed by the IRU (the International Rowing Union), thus it CANNOT be included in the Olympic slate. And just because a sport is recognzied, it doesn't mean it can easily get in. There are like 30 confederations on a waiting list of the IOC. Plus, a Summer Games can only take 10,500 athletes, and some 3,800 for the Winter. It's all a matter of accomodations in the OLympic Village. If you add some more team sports, you will than have to reove participants from the ALREADY existing sports--so it's not a very simple matter to make happen.

Great! thanks for explaining how a sport can be an Olympic sport :)

I do hope our dragon boat racers could also use their talents in rowing. They may not join this coming olympics but i ope they could enhance their talents through trainings with the generous support of sponsors

hugodiekonig

January 5th, 2012, 04:04 AM

What are the newest sports added in the Olympics? What are those that were removed?

RobH

January 5th, 2012, 09:14 PM

Baseball and softball were removed from London 2012 by the IOC. Both were due to be played in temporary venues in Regents Park..this from London's bid in 2005:

http://img.skysports.com/11/07/660x350/Regents-Park-London-2012-Olympics-Venue_2625170.jpg

Golf and Rugby 7s were added to Rio 2016.

jerseyboi

January 9th, 2012, 03:24 PM

London 2012 Today - Lets Have A Look....

WMNdUV23834

jerseyboi

January 9th, 2012, 03:56 PM

zH7UlgPE4Ag

jerseyboi

January 9th, 2012, 05:00 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6666808317_35e1fd6cb0_b.jpg

Knitemplar

January 15th, 2012, 08:32 PM

I do hope our dragon boat racers could also use their talents in rowing.

They'll have to learn amongst the various disciplines of Rowing: canoe, kayak, the soft-shells, the 4s, the 8s; then there is white-water rafting. Then you have to work your way w/in the system -- compete in regionals, the world championships, etc., etc., working up to an Olympic Games.

If a country is serious in wanting to become a name in a sport that is not indigenous to its culture, it's probably best to hire a consultant already familiar with all the ins, outs, building, the powers that be, the coaching, etc., etc., so you grow the sport correctly and w/in the recognized int'l framework. It's all set up in a very heirarchical system. (Note: Rowing is a very euro, North America and NZ-dominated sport. Latin, Asian and African teams have barely made a dent.)

jerseyboi

January 17th, 2012, 08:45 PM

d9PTBdbkWe0

jerseyboi

January 21st, 2012, 05:24 PM

IMb1a-eFHWg

cartman24th

January 27th, 2012, 08:13 AM

http://www.smtickets.com/uploads/2012/01/b5b7bf6ee06f6ba982fa7e40462fa653f2259273.jpg

February 18, 2012 Saturday 7PM
Ynares Sports Arena, Kapitolyo Pasig
Ticket Available here: http://www.smtickets.com/event/view/535
View Fight Card here: http://pacificxtremecombat.com/events/details/39-pxc-pacific-x-treme-combat-29.html

hugodiekonig

January 28th, 2012, 03:20 PM

Is London hosting all the events in the Olympics or there are other cities which will also be venues for other few sports (Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, etc?)

hugodiekonig

January 28th, 2012, 03:21 PM

Live webcam at the Aquatics Center. Check this time by time

http://www.london2012.com/transform/1965153/m700x/aquatics-centre.jpg

spearhead

February 1st, 2012, 12:45 AM

where is the discussion about the world's largest arena, the Philippine Arena? Thank you.

kiretoce

February 5th, 2012, 04:32 PM

It's Super Bowl Sunday! ♪♫ Are you ready for some Football.... ♫♪

http://districtgps.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/superbowl1.jpg

GO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS!

bitoy

February 5th, 2012, 07:25 PM

I just want to see Madonna and those expensive ads.

And get some free bbqs from the neighbors.:lol:

Disturbing Reality

February 6th, 2012, 01:42 AM

Beat 'em PATRIOTS!!!:bash:

GIANTS vs. PATRIOTS

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h385/disturbingreality/05_gd_ban_pre4.jpg

90% of people at work though are pro-Giants!:lol:

Disturbing Reality

February 6th, 2012, 01:50 AM

WTF! 96-Yard Touchdown Drive! Longest in Super Bowl History! Go Patriots!

gmaer

February 6th, 2012, 07:14 AM

I wonder when the Philippines will have an American Football type of league? We already have a basketball league and a premier soccer league.

Disturbing Reality

February 6th, 2012, 01:00 PM

i don't see it happening.. seriously..

jerseyboi

February 18th, 2012, 02:14 PM

33772623

hugodiekonig

February 18th, 2012, 03:23 PM

When are the exact dates of the incoming Olympics?

hugodiekonig

February 18th, 2012, 03:44 PM

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418525_2608219577417_1612790914_31798374_516935315_n.jpg

fba6892

February 24th, 2012, 07:48 PM

For those who are interested to help our boxing team qualify for the Olympics, please visit this site:

http://www.suntokginto.org/support/

Please spread the word around, this can be one of the few ways to help our Pinoy athletes.

jerseyboi

February 28th, 2012, 05:02 PM

eCvEyO_k_vg

hugodiekonig

February 29th, 2012, 02:21 PM

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428074_2666921324924_1612790914_31820980_2025608783_n.jpg

http://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads/2009/03/london2012_logo.jpg

hugodiekonig

February 29th, 2012, 02:34 PM

I'm a bit excited for the opening. How will London "WOW" the world for its opening ceremony? Will London match the grand opening ceremony like what Beijing did 4 years ago?

BergenScooterPatrol

February 29th, 2012, 10:43 PM

hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2012, 12:46 PM

The Philippines excel in these non-Olympics sports:

1. Dragon Boating
2. Rapid Practical Shooting
3. Billiards and Pool (Cue Sports)
4. Pro Boxing or Prize Fighting
5. Arnis
6. Recreational Ice Rink Figure Skating (this one is a joke, but really, sports pages always boast of our award winning figure skaters, pero pang rec league lang naman ang level. And they just compete in recreational ice rink meets and are wayyy far from Olympic level meets)

also in Wushu, we won a gold medal, but wushu was just a demonstration sport in the Olympics, so talagang sa "Out-lympics" magaling ang Pinoy

If only PSC could provide intensive trainings to our figure skaters, maybe we could have even just one or two Filipino representatives of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

Panzer_18

March 4th, 2012, 09:12 AM

I'm a bit excited for the opening. How will London "WOW" the world for its opening ceremony? Will London match the grand opening ceremony like what Beijing did 4 years ago?

^^ it would be modern with youthful style inspire ceremonies ... that was the release statement of choreographers in ITV

hugodiekonig

March 4th, 2012, 10:14 AM

^^ it would be modern with youthful style inspire ceremonies ... that was the release statement of choreographers in ITV

The key words are "modern" and " youthful". Hmmm i guess that is what London is all about. :cheers:

Panzer_18

March 5th, 2012, 06:36 AM

hugodiekonig

March 5th, 2012, 01:00 PM

^^wooaapppssss, my bad, clerical error folks... that modern and youthful inspire ceremonies was change to Shakespearian inspired ceremonies(the isles of wonders), it is based on the classical known as "the tempest" .... :)

It would be better I guess. Whew, I love Shakespeare :cheers: Olympic ceremony will be a class

boy_turista

March 5th, 2012, 04:04 PM

It would be better I guess. Whew, I love Shakespeare :cheers: Olympic ceremony will be a class

The director of the opening ceremony which happens to be the director of Slumdog Millionaire has announced that "it's NOT as grand as the previous opening ceremonies in Beijing. However, it will capture the essence of humanity".

Too bad

hugodiekonig

March 6th, 2012, 03:23 AM

The director of the opening ceremony which happens to be the director of Slumdog Millionaire has announced that "it's NOT as grand as the previous opening ceremonies in Beijing. However, it will capture the essence of humanity".

Too bad

we'll just see.

hugodiekonig

March 11th, 2012, 11:31 AM

http://media.ticketmaster.com/og/en-gb/img/sys/tournament/london2012/homepagebanner.jpg

http://media.ticketmaster.com/og/en-gb/img/sys/tournament/london2012/p2/homeTop_tickets_text.png

This link: http://www.tickets.london2012.com/

hugodiekonig

March 11th, 2012, 11:33 AM

Live webcam of the Olympic Stadium for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games
Webcam 1 du stade olympique

This view shows the latest London 2012 webcam photo taken of the Olympic Stadium.

The London 2012 webcams show the latest progress taking place in and around the Olympic Park and record images throughout the day and night.

Il s'agit de l'une des dernières photos du stade olympique prises par la webcam de Londres 2012, au sud du parc olympique, sur une île entourée de cours d'eau sur trois côtés.

Les webcams de Londres 2012 montrent la progression des travaux du parc olympique et aux alentours, et enregistrent des images de jour comme de nuit.

http://www.london2012.com/transform/1965129/m700x/stadium-long.jpg

source: http://www.london2012.com/fr/webcams/webcam-1-du-stade-olympique.php

hugodiekonig

March 11th, 2012, 11:37 AM

Centre Nautique
Acquatic Center

http://www.london2012.com/transform/1965153/m700x/aquatics-centre.jpg

source: http://www.london2012.com/fr/webcams/centre-nautique.php

hugodiekonig

March 11th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Le parc olympique vu du sud vers le nord
Olympic Park viewed from south to north

http://www.london2012.com/transform/1965121/m700x/park-south-to-north.jpg

source: http://www.london2012.com/webcams/olympic-park-viewed-from-south-to-north.php

hugodiekonig

March 11th, 2012, 11:49 AM

Explore UK, London and the Olympic Park
Explorez Royaume-Uni, Londres et Le Parc Olympique

link: http://www.london2012.com/fr/carte.php

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 03:01 PM

up to now we have 2 delegates to the Olympic, one at Long Jump and the other at Boxing. There are still numerous qualifying events that are taking on place. Hope we could outnumber last Olympics' 12 delegates in Beijing

hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:04 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:09 PM

Video uploaded 4 years ago

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:12 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:16 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:19 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:21 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:24 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:42 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:44 PM

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hugodiekonig

March 12th, 2012, 04:49 PM

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video uploaded on youtube by: London2012beInspired (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWwsxgXo7TE&feature=related)

Animo

March 12th, 2012, 07:51 PM

I can't wait for the Olympics since I'll be in NYC during this time! I wish I was in London tho but its too expensive! :colgate:

hugodiekonig

March 13th, 2012, 12:35 AM

I can't wait for the Olympics since I'll be in NYC during this time! I wish I was in London tho but its too expensive! :colgate:

If only i could afford to fly to London too (sigh)

hugodiekonig

March 13th, 2012, 04:43 PM

http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/02/dzn_London-2012-Velodrome-by-Hopkins-Architects-21.jpg

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photos by: de zeen magazine at http://www.dezeen.com/2011/02/25/london-2012-velodrome-by-hopkins-architects/

hugodiekonig

March 13th, 2012, 04:47 PM

http://www.davidairey.com/images/logos/london-2012.gif

source (http://www.davidairey.com/london-2012-olympic-logo-disaster/)

hugodiekonig

March 13th, 2012, 04:54 PM

Le Parc Olympique Aerial

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/7/29/1280407541582/Olympic-Park-005.jpg

source (http://nbastyle11.blogspot.com/2011/04/london-2012-olympics-map.html)

hugodiekonig

March 23rd, 2012, 01:59 PM

By Jacquelin Magnay

Will it be an anonymous young child , or the bookies' favourite Sir Steve Redgrave? A triumvirate of Seb Coe, Steve Ovett and Steve Cram? Or diver Tom Daley executing a twist with a pike from the top of the adjacent Orbit?

Yesterday's release of details about the London 2012 Olympic torch relay inevitably focuses the mind about the very end of that 70-day relay, the lighting of the cauldron in Olympic Park at the Games opening ceremony on July 27, 2012.

It is the biggest moment of the Games, the one point at which more than 3.6 billion people worldwide will be watching.

We all remember the Muhammad Ali moment in 1996 and the Cathy Freeman occasion in 2000. We might not remember the name (Li Ning) but his aerial run around the rim of the stadium at Beijing was unforgettable.

But when Locog chairman Seb Coe was asked who would be making the decision about that final torchbearer he responded "the creative team".

read more at source (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/jmagnay1/100016779/london-2012-olympics-lighting-of-cauldron-will-be-defining-image-of-games-so-locog-has-to-get-it-right/)

hugodiekonig

March 23rd, 2012, 02:10 PM

Reminiscing the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

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video uploaded on youtube by: Magnificent Olympics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUy9OgRRXnw&feature=related)

hugodiekonig

March 26th, 2012, 04:52 PM

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Link (http://www.london2012.com/sport)

hugodiekonig

March 31st, 2012, 04:29 PM

Philippines is scheduled to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom from July 27 to August 12, 2012. The contingent for this Olympiad will be the smallest delegation in the history of the Philippines' participation in the Olympics since 1996.

Athletics

Marestella Torres - Long jump

Boxing

The Philippines has already qualified one (1) boxer for the 2012 Summer Olympics, namely Mark Barriga. Barriga will compete in the men's light flyweight division. He qualified after competing at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships. He lost to Zou Shiming of China and subsequently lost a spot for Olympics but AIBA announced that there will be 10 qualifiers, instead of the top 8 in each category (except in the heavyweight and super-heavyweight).

source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_at_the_2012_Summer_Olympics)

hugodiekonig

March 31st, 2012, 04:30 PM

^^ Only 2?????? with 100 days remaining before the Olympics???? Seems there's no support of the government here. I can smell "Noynoying" here

thescene

April 1st, 2012, 03:59 AM

I believe we will also be sending at least one shooter plus Barriga could be joined by other boxers subject to the Asian Qualifying which takes place this week.

hugodiekonig

April 1st, 2012, 07:35 AM

I believe we will also be sending at least one shooter plus Barriga could be joined by other boxers subject to the Asian Qualifying which takes place this week.

I really hope ma-grab natin ang mga last spots pa sa boxing.

What happened to taekwondo?

thescene

April 2nd, 2012, 01:36 AM

I really hope ma-grab natin ang mga last spots pa sa boxing.

What happened to taekwondo?

Not even one of our jins qualified for the games.

hugodiekonig

April 2nd, 2012, 03:14 AM

Not even one of our jins qualified for the games.

too bad, even europeans have already excelled in this sport, usually asians are the ones dominating in this sport, but Philippines is already behind :ohno:

OtAkAw

April 2nd, 2012, 06:39 AM

Excited na ang ating mga Sports Officials to do their shopping and pasyal-pasyal around London!!!

hugodiekonig

April 2nd, 2012, 07:05 AM

Excited na ang ating mga Sports Officials to do their shopping and pasyal-pasyal around London!!!

hay kaya nga, sila ang magpaparada sa Stratford Stadium, tayo lang siguro ang bansa na nagpadala ng mas maraming officials kaysa sa athletes haaaaiisss :bash::bash::bash:

Knitemplar

April 2nd, 2012, 12:16 PM

hay kaya nga, sila ang magpaparada sa Stratford Stadium, tayo lang siguro ang bansa na nagpadala ng mas maraming officials kaysa sa athletes haaaaiisss :bash::bash::bash:

Well, the Philippines has an NOC, so at least 2 officials of those attend. Now, it is also possible that some other Philippine sports officials might be attending as officers in one of the federations; or as judges or referees in one discipline or another. So they have a right to be there. That was the case w/ the Soviet Union in LA 1984. Even though they did NOT send athletes to compete, about 6 Russian officials still showed up in LA in their capacities as officials or judges/referees in other sports. The boycotts do NOT extend to judges and referees.

If the Philippines has a smaller team than at 2008, then it's because other nations made the minimum qualifying scores, and Phil athletes did not.

Knitemplar

April 2nd, 2012, 12:28 PM

If only PSC could provide intensive trainings to our figure skaters, maybe we could have even just one or two Filipino representatives of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

See my other thread in this forum. It's a very expensive sport to be in. U may have the ice rink locally, but if u do not have world-class coaches to guide you, then u will never reach world-class levels. Maybe this Christopher Caluza will compete in Sochi -- but he has to also have Philippine citizenship in order to compete under the Phil flag in Sochi. The annual Wrolds competitions do NOT require citizenship of the NOC who enters you.

hugodiekonig

April 2nd, 2012, 01:14 PM

Well, the Philippines has an NOC, so at least 2 officials of those attend. Now, it is also possible that some other Philippine sports officials might be attending as officers in one of the federations; or as judges or referees in one discipline or another. So they have a right to be there. That was the case w/ the Soviet Union in LA 1984. Even though they did NOT send athletes to compete, about 6 Russian officials still showed up in LA in their capacities as officials or judges/referees in other sports. The boycotts do NOT extend to judges and referees.

If the Philippines has a smaller team than at 2008, then it's because other nations made the minimum qualifying scores, and Phil athletes did not.

There will be sports officials who will also be facilitating the games indeed, but what I refer to are those politicians who only want to show up in the games rather than to support the athletes, just like what Otakaw said, to make pasyal-pasyal and do shopping around London :bash:

hugodiekonig

April 2nd, 2012, 01:21 PM

See my other thread in this forum. It's a very expensive sport to be in. U may have the ice rink locally, but if u do not have world-class coaches to guide you, then u will never reach world-class levels. Maybe this Christopher Caluza will compete in Sochi -- but he has to also have Philippine citizenship in order to compete under the Phil flag in Sochi. The annual Wrolds competitions do NOT require citizenship of the NOC who enters you.

to participate in the Winter Olympics is still a mere dream for now. Only very few here in the country know about winter sports, unless of those who have went to have been living in the upper part of the hemisphere. Among just popular for the Filipinos is the figure skating

hugodiekonig

April 9th, 2012, 01:31 PM

Olympic Park, London

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/04/09/article-2127102-12635B64000005DC-655_634x393.jpg

source (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2127102/Will-Boat-Race-saboteur-Trenton-Oldfield-target-London-2012-Olympics-next.html)

BergenScooterPatrol

April 11th, 2012, 02:51 PM

to participate in the Winter Olympics is still a mere dream for now. Only very few here in the country know about winter sports, unless of those who have went to have been living in the upper part of the hemisphere. Among just popular for the Filipinos is the figure skating

we had participated in the winter olympics before. there was a lone filipino luger in the 1988 in Calgary i remember.

hugodiekonig

April 11th, 2012, 03:07 PM

we had participated in the winter olympics before. there was a lone filipino luger in the 1988 in Calgary i remember.

Great! Maybe we can have a comeback this 2014 in Sochi, if only this skater (http://www.isuresults.com/results/wc2012/CAT005RS.HTM) (see no. 21) would further develop his skill and be qualified to the Olympics

BergenScooterPatrol

April 11th, 2012, 03:24 PM

Great! Maybe we can have a comeback this 2014 in Sochi, if only this skater (http://www.isuresults.com/results/wc2012/CAT005RS.HTM) (see no. 21) would further develop his skill and be qualified to the Olympics

in order to be a world class figure skater (or any athlete for that matter) you have to sell your soul to corporate sponsors. the more sponsor an athlete has, the more money he can afford to pay services for notch coaches, dieticians, nutritionists, chefs, sports psychologists, PR men, massuese, fitness trainers, groupies and so on.

well, you have to good first before money drops towards to you. and that's where grassroots development comes in. Gov't programs and/or private clubs start to hone the skills and talents and nurture them. The rest is up to the athlete if he wants to get better.

in the world today, there is no more pure amateur athlete, everyone is one way or the other, professional athlete. yes, even in china.

hugodiekonig

April 11th, 2012, 03:31 PM

^^ a concrete example is the Philippine football team - Azkals. Good they good sponsors and further expose them to international competitions. They recently placed 3rd in AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal. They really did well. If only this would be the same case to other sports

BergenScooterPatrol

April 11th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Can short course speedskater JR Celski switch sides and skate for PHL?

BergenScooterPatrol

April 11th, 2012, 05:58 PM

hugodiekonig

April 12th, 2012, 03:14 PM

hayyy, the NYC-London-NYC airline ticket for this year's london olympics is $1400 for one person, not practical given my curent situation, kahit libre na accomodation ko sa Wimbledon area, and that's not counting the ticket prices sa mga events (i prefer to watch basketball, beach volleyball, tennis, boxing and football)....sayang

:omg: taht's too expensive I guess

haay kailan din kaya ako makakapag-earn ng limpak limpak na dolyares? haay :D

IMPRESARIO

April 13th, 2012, 11:59 AM

hayyy, the NYC-London-NYC airline ticket for this year's london olympics is $1400 for one person, not practical given my curent situation, kahit libre na accomodation ko sa Wimbledon area, and that's not counting the ticket prices sa mga events (i prefer to watch basketball, beach volleyball, tennis, boxing and football)....sayang

^^yikes, i have to buy the plane ticket na pala, kesyo lang indi ko pinalam sa nurse manager ko ang vacation ko sa august.:bash: last month i checked it was only $1200.

hugodiekonig

April 18th, 2012, 04:39 PM

around 100 days to go!

hugodiekonig

April 18th, 2012, 04:41 PM

Ayun, 3 na ang Olympians natin for London Olympics as of April 7. New to list is a representative to judoka 100kg division http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_at_the_2012_Summer_Olympics

hugodiekonig

April 18th, 2012, 04:47 PM

according to this site, Philippines will send 5 athletes

The Philippines would field one of their smallest Olympic delegations ever at the London Games with just five athletes set to represent the world’s 12th most populous nation. Boxer Mark Anthony Barriga has qualified on merit, while each country must field a male and female competitor each to athletics and swimming regardless of performances, Philippine Olympic Committee spokesman Joey Romasanta told AFP. The Philippines have failed to qualify athletes in other Olympic sports they have previously had representation in, notably taekwondo, Romasanta said. The Philippines will attempt to get more boxers in at the last Asian qualifying tournament in Kazakhstan in April, but Romasanta was not optimistic. “It’s going to be very slim,” he said, assessing the Filipino boxers’ chances there. The country of 94 million people fielded 15 athletes in Beijing in 2008 and 14 in Athens four years earlier to try to break their Olympic gold medal duck. However none of them made an impression. After making their Olympic debut in Paris in 1924, the Philippines have won just two silver medals, both in boxing, and seven bronze. The last Filipino Olympic medallist was Mansueto Velasco, the losing finalist in men’s light-flyweight boxing at the Atlanta Games in 1996. Romasanta said he did not have the figures for the sizes of Filipino delegations to earlier Games. But press reports said the smallest Philippine Olympic team ever comprised four athletes who went to the 1928 Amsterdam Games.

source:AFP

http://philippinesgoforgold.blogspot.com/2012/03/philippines-team-2012-london-olympics-5.html

BergenScooterPatrol

April 19th, 2012, 08:04 PM

according to this site, Philippines will send 5 athletes

http://philippinesgoforgold.blogspot.com/2012/03/philippines-team-2012-london-olympics-5.html

pathetic :ohno:..where at thou MVP and your MVP Sports Foundation?

hugodiekonig

April 20th, 2012, 01:18 AM

I am not being pessimistic here, but I am certain we cannot get any medal again for 4th consecutive time. Sending just 5 athletes? There is a very slim chance here unless there is a rigid training to them

Knitemplar

April 24th, 2012, 04:36 PM

we had participated in the winter olympics before. there was a lone filipino luger in the 1988 in Calgary i remember.

Yeah, I think there was another skier in Lillehammer 1994...but again, he was a Fil-Am, i.e., grew up here in the U.S., and of course skied here. Luckily, he still had dual citizenship. But for a non-winter country, these occasional appearances are good enough. What else does one expect?

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2012, 03:31 PM

I love the aerial view!

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/04/23/article-0-12A30187000005DC-457_468x499.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/04/23/article-2133733-0B2FB86800000578-432_468x308.jpg

source (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2133733/London-2012-Olympics-tickets-wanted-sold-online-TODAY.html)

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2012, 03:33 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Cmglee_London_Olympic_Park_from_John_Lewis.jpg/800px-Cmglee_London_Olympic_Park_from_John_Lewis.jpg The Aquatics Centre (left), ArcelorMittal Orbit (centre), Olympic Stadium (background, right) and Water Polo Arena (foreground, right) in the London Olympic Park viewed from the Westfield Stratford City John Lewis viewing gallery in March 2012.

source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Stadium_%28London%29)

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2012, 03:34 PM

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/59809000/jpg/_59809666_jex_1386103_de27-1.jpg
The creative team behind the London Olympic torch has won the prestigious Design of the Year award 2012.

The aluminium torch was created by UK design studio, Barber Osgerby. It is perforated with 8,000 holes, each representing one of the torchbearers.

The winner was chosen from 89 entries and was presented at an awards ceremony at London's Design Museum, which organises the annual event.

Another Olympic design triumphed in the architecture category - the Velodrome.

The Olympic torch relay will run for 70 days ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
read more (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17815364)

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2012, 03:38 PM

http://media2.intoday.in/btmt/images/stories/londonolympicsbasketballcourt505_042312123444.jpg
The basketball complex will be dismantled after the Games :ohno:

The 1976 Montreal Olympics are best known for Nadia Comaneci's 'perfect 10' scores in seven gymnastics events. No female gymnast before her had scored the maximum even once at the Olympics. What is less known is that it took Montreal 30 years to repay the debts incurred hosting the Games. The Olympic stadium, initially called 'The Big O' because of its name and doughnut shape, came to be known as 'The Big Owe' because of the debt associated with it. Montreal is not alone in carrying a financial burden after the games; 21 of the 22 venues built for the Sydney Olympics are lying unused. A year after the 2004 Athens Olympics, the Greek government had to spend $124 million to maintain the idle facilities.

REPORTER'S DIARY: Is London ready for the Olympics?

These are just the sort of disasters the organisers of the 2012 London Olympics hope to avoid. Rather than a series of white elephants, the organisers want the Games to have a lasting legacy. For starters, they hope the event will transform London's East End, a neglected area notorious for its poverty and crime since the days of the Industrial Revolution. The organisers also want to use the Games to help British companies go global as well as to attract more foreign investment into the UK.

The United Kingdom's bidding team for the 2012 Olympics highlighted these objectives in a presentation to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at Singapore's Raffles City Convention Centre on July 6, 2005. The IOC members were impressed and London edged out rival bids from Paris, New York, Madrid and Moscow. This will be the third time the city is hosting the games - it was also the venue for the 1908 and 1948 Olympics. No other city has had that distinction.

read more (http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/london-olympics-preparations/1/24170.html)

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2012, 03:53 PM

ROUCHELLE DINGLASAN, GMA News April 25, 2012 5:00pm

Four Filipinos made it to the list of torchbearers in the 2012 London Olympics in July.

From among thousands of nominees worldwide, four Filipinos have been chosen to carry the Olympic torch, a symbol of the Olympic games:

Steven Cheung, 19, an Olympic Youth Ambassador for Waltham Forest in the United Kingdom;
Reymund Enteria, 30, an occupational therapist in the United Kingdom;
Joven Mallo, 29, sales and services Assistant of Crowne Plaza Manila, and
Marcy Reyes, executive housekeeper of Holiday Inn, 47.

read more at source (http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/256177/pinoyabroad/four-pinoys-to-join-2012-london-olympics-torch-relay)

:applause:

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2012, 04:04 PM

Petecio upends Aparri in boxoff

By Marc Anthony Reyes
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BURLY counterpuncher Nesthy Petecio nipped veteran Alice Kate Aparri yesterday, 8-5, to snag the Philippines’ lone 51-kilogram slot for a London Olympics qualifying event slated in China next month.

The 20-year-old Petecio frustrated the charging Aparri by connecting on the move in their boxoff held at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines gym inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila.

Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines executive director Ed Picson asked sportswriters at ringside to score the bout. They also picked Petecio the winner via a 24-17.5 score.

“I can say that we have a very good chance with Nesthy,” said Picson. “She has the snap in her punches and throws a lot of punches. In this kind of scoring, you have to throw a lot of punches.”

With the score tied at 4-4 after three rounds, Davao del Sur’s Petecio scored at will in the final round to cruise to victory. She earned the right to represent the country in the Aiba World Women’s Boxing Championships in Qinhuangdao, China, on May 9 to 20.

Petecio needs to only make the quarterfinals in China to secure a place in the London Olympics in July.

Only light flyweight Mark Anthony Barriga has so far qualified for the Philippines in Olympics boxing.

“I told myself to be positive even if my knees were shaking at the start of the fight,” said Petecio in Filipino.

Aparri still made the trip to China to fight in the 54 kg along with Josie Gabuco (48 kg), a 20-8 winner over Irish Magno in an earlier bout.

source (http://sports.inquirer.net/41001/petecio-upends-aparri-in-boxoff)

mishafinc

April 26th, 2012, 06:06 AM

April 28, 2012 Update. Please vote and lets get things viral on The Green Mona Lisa's quest to earn a TV Spot for London 2012 Olympic Games. Let us grab the chance to promote Philippine Art up in the international stage. Click to vote (wait until the video pops up): http://www.youtube.com/olympicshowyourbest?x=27d9d77605d6195587e0778ef8dc9d4b

Watch on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tDCTmsFyCi0

The Green Mona Lisa

A Filipino artist re-created Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa using fallen leaves. This artwork is an advocacy to raise awareness about climate change.

BergenScooterPatrol

April 26th, 2012, 06:56 PM

hugodiekonig

April 26th, 2012, 07:01 PM

in case you are wondering what the US delegation will wear in and around the Olympic Village and during the Closing Ceremonies:

http://gymnasticscoaching.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ralph-lauren-usa-olympic-closing-uniform.jpg

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20120418/olympics-closing-ceremony-outfits/

hmm which is which? or

Athletes - the red (for females) and blue (for males) collared shirt
Officials/coaches/trainors - the white collared shirt

BergenScooterPatrol

April 26th, 2012, 08:34 PM

hmm which is which? or

Athletes - the red (for females) and blue (for males) collared shirt
Officials/coaches/trainors - the white collared shirt

the red and blues are the US athletes' everyday wear in the Olympic Village

while the all-whites are their outfit in the parade of athletes in the Closing Ceremonies.

Officials wear neutral uniforms during competition

hugodiekonig

April 27th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Repost: Le parc olympique vu du sud vers le nord
Olympic Park viewed from south to north

http://www.london2012.com/transform/1965121/m700x/park-south-to-north.jpg

source: http://www.london2012.com/webcams/olympic-park-viewed-from-south-to-north.php

OtAkAw

April 28th, 2012, 07:39 AM

ONLY 3 ATHLETES? Freaking seriously?! #SMH

Qatar, which has a smaller population than QUEZON CITY will send 14!

hugodiekonig

April 28th, 2012, 07:46 AM

ONLY 3 ATHLETES? Freaking seriously?! #SMH

Qatar, which has a smaller population than QUEZON CITY will send 14!

latest reports say the count is currently at 5, but is still the fewest number of delegations since the Moscow Olympics

hugodiekonig

April 28th, 2012, 07:47 AM

we lost in many qualifying events. our entries in boxing was only because of wild card entries. If only much attention were given by the government to support our athletes

fba6892

May 1st, 2012, 10:53 AM

The fact that we have more Pinoy torchbearers and performers in either the opening or closing ceremonies than actual athletes competing points to something wrong in our local sports program. Too much focus is given to Professional Boxing and other sports that do not count at all, in reality who keeps track of these boxing belts that a country wins? What makes amateur athletes leave their stable and opt for professional status? The amateur sports program should be really improved, it's just frustrating that the POC and the PSA have not yet devised the right program for our local athletes when other countries whom we just used to edge out in the SEA games and Asian games medal tally are already on their way to producing medalists in London. Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore may just win their first gold medal either this year or in 2016, ahead of the Philippines.

hugodiekonig

May 1st, 2012, 12:26 PM

^^ the "Ginto sa Boksing" program was not effective at all. We only had 1 slot in the boxing and with there is a very slim chance for a medal

BergenScooterPatrol

May 1st, 2012, 04:11 PM

^^ the "Ginto sa Boksing" program was not effective at all. We only had 1 slot in the boxing and with there is a very slim chance for a medal

In fact, the Pangilinan administration of ABAP retrogressed from the previous program of the Lopez's. The previous admin used to send at least 3 boxers and had a high of 6 in Barcelona, all which advanced to the second round of elims. The program reached its peak in 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games where PHL sent 3 boxers in the finals and all won, then, it was followed by Onyok's Silver Medal finish in Atlanta 1996. PHL remained elite in the Asian level for the next decade but never in the Olympics. Things began to deteriorate from 2006 onwards.

Well, in fairness to MVP and his executive director, Ed Picson, they have to start from scratch again and do away with the old boxers from the previous regime and retained only few elite boxers. To their credit, they had a better grassroots program and discovered some promising boxers through their efforts. But still, only 1 boxer is so deplorable.:ohno:

fba6892

May 2nd, 2012, 01:27 PM

hugodiekonig

May 2nd, 2012, 03:23 PM

It's the greediness of coaches and managers from the professional pool that is causing a talent drain in amateur boxing. Lahat na lang tuloy ng amateur boxer na may potential, napupunta sa professional boxing. They already invite these boxers to turn to professional status kahit hindi pa naka-compete sa Asian Games or Olympics. Imagine if it was mandatory that our professional boxers compete in the Olympics first before turning Pro , Pacquiao could have won for us, even Ana Julaton could bring us our first gold from Women's boxing, the downside is that amateur boxers are not really paid well for them to be convinced to stay in that rank.

This is a sad reality, while we rejoice for every Filipino boxer's victory on a professional boxing match, we tend to forget our amateur boxers who must have great potential also for international games. They would have been a source of Filipino pride too. If only there is a strong support for them

hugodiekonig

May 2nd, 2012, 03:26 PM

What do you think if Manny Pacquaio did not go into professional boxing,but he went as an amateur boxer instead. how many Olympics gold medals would he have won, starting from 2000 Sydney Olympics? just dreaming (sigh)

1100

May 2nd, 2012, 05:09 PM

I-allow na lang ang professional boxers sa Olympics.

hugodiekonig

May 3rd, 2012, 06:26 AM

I-allow na lang ang professional boxers sa Olympics.

kung ganoon, siguro every olympics may gold medal na tayo :D

naisip narin pala iyan heto: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/garethadavies/100018187/allowing-professional-boxers-into-olympics-will-not-draw-likes-of-mayweather-and-pacquiao/

1100

May 3rd, 2012, 08:38 AM

Kung professional man, wag na yung mga big time. Dami dyan na professional boxers na hindi ganoon napapansin.

BergenScooterPatrol

May 3rd, 2012, 03:02 PM

style-wise, pro boxing and amateur boxing is like day and night, they are completely different, sure, it boils down to "throw a punch, dont get hit"...but in pro boxing, you try to hit the head every chance you get and score a knock-out. in amateur boxing, it's just like playing tag..you make contact with vital parts and boom, you score point. and most often, subject to the judges' decision.

hugodiekonig

May 4th, 2012, 06:08 PM

BergenScooterPatrol

May 9th, 2012, 10:39 PM

ANALYSIS: Fixing Philippine amateur boxing needs more than just money (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/analysis-fixing-philippine-amateur-boxing-needs-more-than-just-money)

There’s a running joke in the sports community about the generosity of Manuel V. Pangilinan, a patron of several national programs.

“MVP is so supportive of the sports that he is involved with that if there is a tournament that is held on the moon, he would not hesitate to send athletes there to compete,” said one jaded observer of the local sporting scene.

(Editor’s Note: InterAKTV is part of InterAksyon.com is the online news portal of TV5, which is chaired by Pangilinan.)

That’s almost exactly what happened to the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) that the businessman finances and supports as well.

Last week, a five-man boxing squad took part in the last London Olympics-qualifying event in Astana, Kazakhstan, and went home empty-handed despite the heavy financial assistance Pangilinan’s PLDT-Smart had given it the past few years.

Charly Suarez came close to earning a berth to the London Games but he blew his chance, losing to a superior Chinese rival in the finals of their lightweight match. Too bad, because there was only one ticket at stake in the division, preventing Suarez from joining light-flyweight Mark Anthony Barriga.

Four other punchers — 2010 Asian Games gold medalist Rey Saludar, Dennis Galvan, Wilfredo Lopez and Joegin Ladon were eliminated early in the tournament.

Pangilinan can’t be faulted for the debacle.

The man had given so much to ABAP that it was a huge disappointment that only one amateur fighter would go on to compete and go for gold in London.

And even then, Barriga’s qualification to the Games is a hot topic among sports aficionados. He actually got an Olympic berth after his tormentor in the quarterfinals, Chinese Zou Shiming, went on to rule the division.

That means Barriga didn’t really gain his lofty status as a participant to the London Games because of merit, because he rode on the prowess of his Chinese opponent to secure the slot.

Still, ABAP is determined to back Barriga’s bid in London by giving him more than ample training and attention. After all, he is the sport’s lone bet in London at the moment, although two lady punchers will try to win slots when they compete next month in China.

Assigning blame

Since Pangilinan truly doesn’t deserve the blame for Philippine amateur boxing’s woeful performance, who should be held accountable?

This leaves us with the coaching staff and the management team that runs the ABAP program.

Some years back, a high-ranking ABAP official tried to recruit Filipino-American basketball player Alex Crisano to become an amateur heavyweight boxer owing to his imposing size, appearance and hardcourt attitude.

According to reports, Crisano used to wear a pair of gloves back in the US and had once knocked out somebody with just one punch.

The thrilled but clueless official thought he had some sort of a big idea by tapping Crisano to beef up the Philippine team and his brainchild even merited space in one of the country’s leading broadsheets.

When the idea was broached to Crisano, the guy said he would give it a shot, and when he was told to report to the gym one afternoon, a number of officials showed up to see if he truly deserves a spot.

But one official smelled something fishy when Crisano was still nowhere to be found one hour after the appointed time. When the official got Crisano on the phone, the 6-foot-7 banger sounded groggy on the line and was surprised when told about his gym appointment.

Inability to inspire

The lack of sound knowledge of the sport of boxing on the part of the ABAP hierarchy is just one factor for amateur boxing’s decline.

Another reason why the Philippines has been languishing in the world stage the past years can be traced to the inability of the coaching staff to inspire the fighters and even teach new things to them.

While members of the coaching staff are all decorated and competent, having donned the national colors and even won a myriad of awards, they have lost their luster.

It’s high-time that the ABAP do away with the current roster of trainers and coaches in favor of a new batch of strategists. Hiring a foreign coach — preferably from some Eastern European country — should make a difference.

The last time the Philippines took a medal home from the Olympics was in 1996 in Atlanta courtesy of Onyok Velasco.

Since then, the Philippines has gone home with fat eggs from Sydney, Athens and Beijing.

It certainly looks like Barriga will end up going home with nothing, unless he improbably morphs into a fearsome fighter in the months leading to the Olympics.

Between now and 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, it doesn’t look like the suffering will come to an end because it takes a solid program, knowledge, talent and dedication to realize an Olympic dream.

Philippine amateur boxing, after all, needs more than just money.

BergenScooterPatrol

May 9th, 2012, 10:41 PM

very subjective indeed. Sometime race matters. I believe that was why Onyok Velasco lost to his Spanish Opponent during the 1996 Atlanta Games

it was a Bulgarian who beat Onyok and won the gold

To become a champion Olympic boxer, one has to box like the soft-hitting, defensive, counter-puncher ala JM Marquez or Floyd Mayweather rather than the entertaining, hard-hitting, head hunting ways of Pacman.

but i believe, if the the pros are allowed, the pro boxer's reputation and presence alone can win bouts. especially if that boxer is MP or FM, or B-Hop or the Klitchkos. Imagine, a starstrucked welterweight fighter from Thailand facing global icon Manny Pacquiao, or a frightened heavyweight from China facing Vladimir Klitchko...

kiretoce

May 27th, 2012, 03:05 AM

Wala lang....

The IOC (International Olympic Committee) just announced the three candidate cities for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Istanbul TUR
Madrid ESP
Tokyo JPN

Baku AZE and Doha QAT didn't make the shortlist though they put forth bids for hosting.

hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 06:59 PM

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556812_468016506547802_1201574485_n.jpg

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 06:09 PM

Based from the latest data in Wikipedia, Filipino Olympians for the London Games is around 9 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_at_the_2012_Summer_Olympics

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 06:11 PM

and according here, RP has now 10 athletes to be sent to the Olympics

Posted by Online on May 17th, 2012

By NICK GIONGCO

Manila, Philippines – All is not lost for the Philippines to send 10 athletes to the London Olympic Games, chief of mission Manny Lopez said yesterday.

So far, seven have already secured berths either by making the grade or being given consideration as wild card entries.

Lopez said that while sports officials are still three short of the target, there is still time to see more qualifiers with qualifying events on tap for archery, cycling and wrestling in the next two months.

The latest entry is judoka Tomohiko Hoshina, a FilipinoJapanese living in Tokyo.

Hoshina, 24, joins Marestela Torres and Rene Herrera of athletics, Brian Rosario of shooting, Mark Anthony Barriga of boxing and two from swimming as the Philippines representatives to the July 27 nto Aug. 12 sportfest.

continue reading (http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/more-athletes-eyed-for-olympics/#.QLvK2cgSVQM)