Philippine Weightlifting needs help says Sports Chief

Philippine Weightlifting From Manila Bulletin 30th May 2018 https://sports.mb.com.ph/2018/05/30/ph-weightlifting-grievances-shed-seeks-help/   PH weightlifting grievances shed, seeks help Published May 30, 2018, 4:00 AM Philippine weightlifting, the only sport to have ended the 20-year medal drought for the country in the Olympics, has aired a plea to major sports stakeholders: Please help us. Samahang Weighlifting ng Pilipinas president…

Benjamin Silva-Netto - over half a century of loyal service.

Benjamin Silva-Netto Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Athlete, Coach and then PATAFA Secretary General for many years. Benjamin Silva- Netto devoted over half a century to Philippine Athletics. Sir Ben as he is fondly known and recalled is perhaps as paramount even in fact as Reginio Ylanan for his contribution to Philippine Athletics.   The Athlete Born 27…

3 Sports Every Pinoy Kid Should Try Right Now

Contributed by Jane Sandwood   All over the world, Filipinos and half-breeds have succeeded in the world of soccer, golf, basketball, boxing, extreme sports, billiards, and many more. From university athletics to global tournaments, enthusiasts will gladly mention the rising number of Pinoy athletes taking over the vast variety of sports. However, studies from the World…

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2018 Philippine National Games Full Report

Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   2018 Philippine National Games Athletics Day 2 and 3 May 23, 2018   *All Performances need to be verified Rosie no spring chicken but still got it 2009 SEA Games Champion Rosie Villarito won the Women’s Javelin in 45.98m. Villarito who is gunning for the SEA Games bronze…

Riza Jane Valiente is the most qualified for World Juniors

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician     With Malaysia recently having 9 athletes qualified for the World Junior Champs. It got me thinking what about the Philippines?   Despite having 17 Total Records broken at the Palaro. The Philippines Junior athletes are dropping further and further behind the global standards.   Only Fil-Heritage athetes…

IAAF INTRODUCES NEW ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS FOR FEMALE CLASSIFICATION

The IAAF this week issued new Eligibility Regulations [English | French] for Female Classification (Athlete with Differences of Sexual Development) for events from 400m to the mile, including 400m, hurdles races, 800m, 1500m, one mile races and combined events over the same distances (‘Restricted Events’). The new Regulations require any athlete who has a Difference of Sexual Development…

Philippine Swimming 2015

Philippines Swimming 2015 PSC-POC PNG MINDANAO QUALIFYING LEG (PAGADIAN) SWIMMING COMPLETE RESULTS 2015 2015 SEA Games In Synchronized Swimming, Allysa Salvador and Jemimah Tiambeng both wound up dead last in the Women’s Duet Technical and Free Routine with 53.0333 points. The Philippines again finished dead last in Synchronized swimming with 8th of 8 in the duel…

Weightlifting Exercises and 1 RM

Weightlifting     by Marc Perry, CSCS, CPT I have below a One Rep Max Chart along with information so you can learn what a 1 rep max chart is, why it’s useful, and how to read the chart. What is a One Rep Max Chart? A 1 Rep Max Chart gives you a…

Team for Thailand Open Athletics

Thailand Open Athletics Thailand Open May 4 to 7 2018 Bangkok, Thailand Ernest John Obiena (Pole Vault) Aries Toledo PV, LJ, 100MH, DT, JT, SP Melvin Calano (Javelin) Janry Ubas (Long Jump) Clinton Kingsley Bautista (110H) Francis Medina (400H) Reymond Alferos (400, 4×400) Mervin Guarte (1500, 5000) Archand Bagsit (200, 4×400) Michael Carlo Del Prado…

3 Pre-Game Hygiene Practices To Boost Your Performance

Jane Sandwood Filipinos continue to soar in the athletics world as the 8 bets for the 2018 Asian Games have just been named. As sports fans are gearing up to watch Pinoy athletes compete this September, many will be interested to learn how these contenders prepare for their respective events. It’s a well-known fact that some athletes can…

Davao City wins 2019 Palarong Pambansa Hosting

2019 Palarong Pambansa Saturday, April 14, 2018 By MARIANNE L. SABERON-ABALAYAN VIGAN, Ilocos Sur (Updated) — In a unanimous vote by the 10-member Palarong Pambansa Board during a meeting at the Vigan Convention Center here, Davao City won the hosting of the 2019 edition of the annual games. The hosting lifts the morale of Davao…

Juico names 8 Bets for Asian Games

Juico names 8 Bets for Asian Games Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (Patafa) president Philip Ella Juico has named the eight tracksters that will compete in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang Indonesia on August 18 to September 2. The PATAFA contingent will be composed of Southeast Asian Games gold medallist Eric…

Does Skipping Lead To Height Gain?

Skipping September 19, 2017 by Maanasi Radhakrishnan While standing in a group, tall people usually become the centre of attraction, if you have ever noticed. What is it that taller people have that we don’t? Obviously without any argument, it is the height factor. Shorter people always get lost in the crowd. This can be…

2018 April Round up - World Athletics News

2018 April World Athletics News - Simbine tames the Beast at the Commonwealth Games 100m (Video) Apr 10, 2018 ARTICLE BY ANDREW PIRIE ATFS STATISTICIAN   GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA Akani Simbine was the surprise winner of the Commonwealth Games Blue Rib-band 100m. Moving out fast in lane 8. Wedged between fellow South African Bruntjies and…

11 Athletes sent to 2018 SEA Youth Athletics

2018 SEA Youth Athletics The PATAFA has sent 11 athletes to the 2018 SEA Youth Athletics Championships in Bangkok Thailand. April 3 to April 4. The 11 athletes will be accompanied by PATAFA Auditor Ma. Jeanette Obiena.   The 11 Athletes are (coaches in brackets) Samantha Limos (Elma Muros) Tara Borlain (Ringo Borlain) Bernalyn Buer…

Stiffness as a Risk Factor for Achilles Tendon Injury in Running Athletes

Achilles Tendon Injury Lorimer AV1,2, Hume PA3. Author information 1 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) at AUT-Millennium, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand. [email protected]. 2 Unitec Institute of Technology, 139 Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland, 1025, New Zealand. [email protected]. 3 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) at AUT-Millennium, Auckland…

2018 March South East Asian Report

Perak Allcomers At the Perak Allcomers at Lumut. Jonathan Nyepa took the 100m improving his seasons best to 10.48. Nyepa a member of the 4×100 clocked a PB of 10.28 last year in Taipei he beat training partners Haiqal Hanafi and Badrul Manap. Nyepa laster teamed up with Hanafi, Manap and Jantan in the 4×100…

2018 Philippines NCAA Full Report and Full Results

2018 Philippines NCAA - NCAA Full Results Please note that their is typographical errors and discrepancies in Records that were provided in the original document. So as there were questionable Pinoyathletics has removed these from the main file to avoid confusion. Pinoyathletics has posted a more accurate set of records       2018 Philippines…

Philippines Basketball 2014 AND Before

Philippines Basketball Pascual is draft’s best big man By Dennis Principe | Aug. 14, 2014 at 12:01am THE possibility of being the best big man in the coming Rookie Draft made D-League stalwart Jake Pascual to finally enter his name in the list of PBA aspirants this year. Pascual believes that delaying his application for another…

Boosting Your Home Exercise Routine During Training Season

Boosting Your Home Exercise Routine During Training Season Article by Jane Sandwood Whenever UAAP season comes around, most people in the Philippines turn their attention to the top university athletes in the country. Watching some of the most impressive young athletes deliver outstanding performances every year can lead us to wonder how to train at…

Powerlifting Philippines 2016

Powerlifting Philippines 2016 Team Philippines Report 2016 WORLD JUNIOR & SUB-JUNIOR POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Oct 12, 2016) Article by Joan Masangkay This is the story of our team in POWERLIFTING last month at the 2016 WORLD JUNIOR & SUB-JUNIOR POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS Held in Poland The country of Szczyrk, Poland is very cold country. I…

Philippine Powerlifting Pre 2015

  Philippine Power-lifting Team qualifies for World Junior Meets Aug 26, 2015 Article By Joanne Masangkay edited by Andrew Pirie . Four of our best Power Lifter in the world qualified to the 15TH SUB-JUNIOR & 33RD JUNIOR WORLD POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP IN PRAQUE, CZECH REPUBLIC , EUROPE , Four of our best Power Lifter in…

Philippine Swimming 2014

Milo Little Olympics Marikina Sports Complex Oct 24-25 This was at October 24-25 at Marikina Sports Complex. Straight Final of 8, 2 from each team.   Teams Luzon, NCR, Visayas and Mindanao. 2014 Milo Finals Elementary Swimming Results (complete not in order) 2014 Milo Finals Secondary Swimming Results (might be partial)   University Games Philippines Central Philippine…

Philippine Swimming pre 2013

PSL develops future stars thru grassroots program (The Philippine Star) | Updated December 31, 2013 - 12:00am First of Two Parts   MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Swimming League, a non-profit, non-stock corporation that doesn’t depend on government for support, is one of the few success stories in grassroots development in the country.   The PSL was…

POC / PSC / NSA / BP 2017

PSC Moves National Games to Next April Dec 5, 2017 Please note the PNG has already been postponed in 2017 from June to August to September to November to December and now to April 2018.   Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William Ramirez announced that the Philippine National Games set in Cebu City this December will be…

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2018 February Weekly Roundup Philippine Athletics

February Week 3 Weekly Roundup in Athletics - Beram Breaks 400 indoor record Feb 24, 2018 Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Fil-Heritage athlete Trenten Anthony Beram, who is SEA Games 200 and 400 Champion. Running for the University of Connecticut with a 47.59 at the American Indoor Champs at Birmingham, USA. He Broke the Philippine…

Eduardo Buenavista

eduardo buenavista Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician One of the greatest successes of the legendary coach Mario Castro. Among the highlights of illustrious long career include 4 SEA Games Golds in 4 Disciplines Steeples, 5000, 10,000 and Marathon. 2 Olympic Games. A bronze medal at Asian Championships in 10K. National Records in the 5000,…

Edward Lasquete

Edward Lasquete Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   One of the greatest ever Fil-Heritage athletes to represent the Philippines. Was Edward Lasquete. Edward was the first South East Asian athlete to scale past the 5.00m barrier. He was born December 31, 1971. And was coached for his entire career by Steve Nelson at Mt…

Sports Management and Analysis Books

1. Managing Sports Organizations by Ruben Acosta   About the Author Rubén Acosta, PhD is president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). During his tenure, the volleyball association grew from a $100,000 operation into a powerful $200,000,000 organization, making it one of the most successful marketing efforts in modern sport. Beach volleyball has also been recognized…

Talent Identification Books

Talent Identification Books 1. The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extra Ordinary Athletic Performance The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein “The Sports Gene” is an enjoyable book that shares the latest of modern genetic research as it relates to elite athleticism. In the never-ending quest to settle…

10 Great Running Films

  1. Running Movies: Starting Line (Tagalog) This movie looks very similar to Thelma (starring Elma Muros and Maja Salvador). It introduces Cebu athlete ‘Pearl’ Angeline Abellar in her first debut role. However Information on this movie is very limited but i found this on IMDB Starting Line is a film about a promising runner…

Greatest Teenage Athletes in Sport

Greatest Teenage Athletes in Sport The List: Greatest teenage athletes By Jeff Merron & David Schoenfield Page 2 staff Freddy Adu, the 14-year-old soccer phenom, signed a professional contract with Major League Soccer that will reportedly pay him several hundred thousand dollars per year. He has already starred in international competition, scoring three goals in one…

2018 February South East Asian Athletics Report

Muncherji     Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Thai’s on the Move Also reported, but results delayed in Thai Athletes doing extremely well SEA Games Silver Medalist Umsum-Ang of Thailand vaulted 5.31m in Szcezin Poland. Taking the SEA Season lead.     In Japan Linda Janthachit a new Thai Runner has taken the…

2018 UAAP Merged Athletics Reports

Mico Del Prado takes UAAP 400M Record Feb 14, 2018 Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician *Please Note I have had to wait for official results. Prior to write ups. Full Official Results have still not been released. Another son of the legendary Isidro Del Prado , Michael Carlo Del Prado, 22 made his own piece…

POC / PSC / NSA / BP 2016

Vargas and Peping Welcome Senate Inquiry (Nov 11, 2016) A Senate Hearing has been scheduled for November 15 to be presided over by Congressman Manny Pacquiao From Phil Star MANILA, Philippines - Boxing chief Ricky Vargas and Philippine Olympic Committee president Peping Cojuangco both welcomed the Senate’s planned inquiry on the raging issues of the…

POC / PSC / NSA / BP 2015

POC PSC Merged Articles 2015 PSC plans to expand PNG and Batang Pinoy (Sept 5, 2015) ATFS Statiscian - Andrew Pirie This is from earlier in the year. Some legs of the Batang Pinoy are now finished. I will head to Pagadian to help cover the PNG Mindanao Leg. This is from back around January…

POC / PSC / NSA / BP 2014

POC PSC Articles 2014   PNG, Batang Pinoy and AFP-PNP Olympics Mission (Dec 29, 2014) PNG, Batang Pinoy and AFP-PNP Olympics Mission Taken from the Book Olympic Movement in the Philippines, Section on National and other Local Games Pages 114-117.   The PNG Edge Because of the salient features of the PNG , it…

POC / PSC / NSA / BP 2013

Basic Bullet Points Sports Science Seminar Jason Alexander and Janet Glass Sept 19, 2013   The PSC invited two foreign overseas Sports Science experts Jason Alexander (Canada) and Janet Glass (New Zealand) to conduct a lecture/clinic at the 23-26 Multi-Purpose Phil Sports Complex Arena for National coaches and athletes. The two international resource speakers conducted…

2018 February Monthly Roundup World Athletics

2018 February Monthly roundup World Athletics Coleman takes down own 60m World Record Further 6.34 (video) February 19, 2018 Albuquerque, New Mexico   Christian Coleman won the US Indoor Championships in a run of 6.34. Surpassing his world record of 6.37. He was followed closely behind by 2017 defending championRonnie Baker who clocked 6.40 the…

4 Best & Worst Drinks for Young Athletes

4 Best & Worst Drinks for Young Athletes Guest Post by Joshua Fitness     It’s fairly common for people to experiment with various different drinks while they’re working out, and for the most part, their choices are good. But every once in a while, there comes a silly drink that does more harm than…

2018 January Roundup Philippines Athletics

On the Mend - The Remarkable recovery of Ernest Obiena January 25, 2018     Good to see the remarkable recovery of Ernest Obiena back from a terrible injury before the 2017 SEA Games in August. Which deprived him of the SEA Games Gold.   From Jim Lafferty EJ Ernest Obiena is national champion and record holder in…

Coleman Breaks World Record in 60m 6.37

World 100m Silver Medallist American Christian Coleman, 21. Eclipsed the 60m World Record of 2000 Olympic Champion Maurice Greene (USA). Coleman clocked a time of 6.37 seconds at the Clemson Invitational in South Carolina. Coleman mark passed Greene’s 6.39. The mark still has to be ratified more on timing issues, measurements etc. as no wind…

2018 January Roundup Athletics South East Asia

Muncherji opens up Season with 4 Indoor National Records, Singapore Highlights Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Stastiscian   Singapore’s 400m Record Holder Percy Zubin Muncherji who is now studying at Indiana University. While opening up his seasons with quite a few impressive runs. And Mucherji who ran indoors for the first time shattered the National Indoor…

2018 Cebu Marathon Full Results

2018 Cebu Marathon Results - The 2018 Cebu Marathon was held this morning on January 14, 2018. Below Are partial results. We will post Full Results when they become available. FULL RESULTS From CebuMarathon.ph   ADDITIONAL: Cebu Marathon 2018 official results 42k men’s open 1. Eric Chipsiror 2:28.50 2. Kojo Shinizawa 2:37.56 3. Rafael Pescos…

2018 UAAP Athletics Reviews (Merged)

UAAP Athletics Reviews Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician WOMENS   Malonzo   The UAAP Women’s 100m Dash in 2018 will be an exciting ‘3 Way Dance’. With being the champion comes the pressure of defending for unexpected champion Jeremiah Malonzo of the University of the Philippines. Malonzo who pipped 2014 Champion and national team…

Enrique Bautista

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician     Born July 15, 1934 from Hagonoy, Bulacan. He stood 5’6 and 57kg.   The first performance we have noted in 11.2 as a Junior set in 21.02.1953. He finished fourth at the BPISAA that year in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The BPISAA was the forerunner which was held…

IQ Drops When You’re In a Group

By Rick Nauert PhD ~ 2 min read Provocative new research discovers small-group dynamics can lower the expression of IQ in some susceptible people.   In the study, researchers determined IQ is significantly linked to social context.   During the investigation, scientists from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute found that settings such as jury…

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2017 December Philippine Athletics Weekly Round up

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Track Watch - Phil Sports Track Oval Quickly Wearing out December 27, 2017   Phil Sports Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Having just been relaid in 2014-2015, Phil Sports complex in Pasig just outside Manila is quickly wearing out. Due to the excessive foot traffic it experiences…

Pablo Somblingo

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Born 1932 At the age of 21 Somblingo took the National 400m title in a time of 49.9 at the Rizal Memorial Colisseum in Manila. Defeating and succeeding Ciprinao Nuera as the countries fastest quarter miler. Nuera who had won the 200m title in 23.3 at the National Championships had a…

Rosito Andaya

Rosito Andaya Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Pinoyathletics inducts a third coach into the Legends of Track and Field. Born in 1938 and hailing from the North of the country. Andaya coaching career spanned over 40 years. While not everybody liked him as a person. For all his brilliance, Andaya could be difficult to…

2017 Philippines Men’s Rankings Marathon

2017 Philippines Mens Marathon Rankings Whole Year Mens Marathon 1 2h35.18 PAF Rafael Poliquit 2 2h37.12 Cebu 95 Rafael Pescos 3 2h39.34 Davao Joerge Andrade 4 2h39.36 Jeson Agravante 5 2h39.39 Maclin Sadia 6 2h39.57 Eugene Postrado 7 2h42.10 Eric Panique 8 2h43.34 Eduardo Buenavista 9 2h44.34 Erinio Raquin 10 2h45.04 Eric Laurel 11 2h45.16…

Foot Strike and Force Application how to run faster

Foot Strike and Force Application   Foot Strike and Force Application Written by Adarian Barr Edited by Alysson Bodenbach   Speed seems to be a common component in an athlete’s repertoire. Speed is what gives one athlete an edge over another. It is what propels them from point a”” to point “b”. It is essential…

Video: Andre DeGrasse vs Jesse Owens

Andre DeGrasse vs Jesse Owens     Canadian sprinting sensation Andre De Grasse runs a hundred meters in Jesse’s shoes. Who’s the better runner when conditions are the same? More challenges   Please note that the sand De Grasse ran on was sand, not compacted Dirt like Jesse Owens which might have made quite a…

5 Articles Chronic Hamstring Problems Learn Recovery

Hamstring Problems 1. Chronic Hamstring Problems in Sprinters: Management and Recovery   By Jason S Davis, BSc. M.Chiro When discussing hamstring injuries. Attention is often focused on the management and rehabilitation of acute injuries such as grade one biceps femoris tear. However, many times hamstring soreness and poor sprint performance resulting from hamstring problems can…

Strength Training Runners can improve power

Strength Training Runners By Owen Anderson Ph.D. - Running Research News and Walt Reynolds - certified27 Strength training runners for running can improve power, reduce the risk of injury and increase your speed. Check out this program designed especially for runners. We’ve put together the 10 best strengthening exercises in a program that will specifically enhance your running…

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Tokal Mokalam

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician One of the greatest sprinters and most tragic deaths for Philippine Track and Field came from the 1970s star Tokal Mokalam. Born 15 June 1949. Mokalam placed third at the national open then 17, in the 200m in 22.6. He finished behind veterans Arnulfo Valles 21.9 and Rogelio Onofre…

ATHLETICS Trivias

Athletics Trivias   By Kimberly May Goloran (Kimly)   Kimberly Goloran is a 17 year old student athlete at the University of the Philippines. She is covering the Palarong Pambansa. We welcome Ms. Goloran’s contributions to Pinoyathletics.info.   Abstract: Each of the ‘about 30-45second’ trivia were intentionally made simple, understandable to target even non-runners/athletes/track and…

Coaching Abuse

Coaching Abuse Coaching Abuse   “Coaching ABUSE: The dirty, not-so-little secret in sports” IN THIS ISSUE: “Coaching ABUSE: The dirty, not-so-little secret in sports”   What is wrong with a society that places so much importance on winning in sports that it blatantly neglects the needs and well being of the child-athletes that it’s charged…

Electronic Timing in the Philippines (merged)

Electronic Timing in the Philippines Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician  1. UPDATE (2017) In light of the requirement of an Electronic Timing System PATAFA has now purchased their own as of 2016. Which has been used in the Weekly Relays, Time Trials of PATAFA, National Open, PNG, UAAP and NCAA meets. This was due to the…

2015 PATAFA Fitness Testing and PSC Seminar Photos and Video FREE PDF

2015 PATAFA Fitness Testing Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician         2015 Fitness Testing for Athletics SEA Games by Sports Performance University. Conducted by Dr. Lynn and Mr. Terence Rowles. The Following were present   Coaches   Arnold Villarube Sean Guevarra Emerson Obiena Ernie Candelario   Athletes   Ernest John Obiena Narscica…