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Bacolodnon taekwondo jin named UAAP Rookie of the Year awardee

December 1, 2023

In a thrilling showcase of skill and determination, Mary Angeline Alcantara, of Barangay Estefania in Bacolod City, emerged victorious in the recent 86th season of the UAAP Women’s Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships, held at the Marikina Sports Complex Nov. 28-29.

Dr. Sunny ‘Pin’ Diego, Champion Again!

November 29, 2023

Jiu jitsu master extraordinaire, Dr. Sunny “Pin” Diego, continues to rack up medals and belts abroad, this time winning the Medium Heavyweight Master 4 Black Belt in the IBJJF Sacramento Open 2023.

More sports facilities eyed at Panaad Park Stadium

August 8, 2023

The provincial government of Negros Occidental is constructing more sports facilities at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City, after losing its bid to host the 2024 Palarong Pambansa to Cebu City.

SUNNY `PIN’ DIEGO : Most decorated Negrense jiu jitsu fighter

August 7, 2023

There is no longer any doubt that Dr. Sunny “Pin” Diego is an inspiration to our island of Negros, and of Filipinos, in the world of jiu jitsu.
Pin, born in Bacolod City, and studied at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, has been putting Negros and the Philippines on the jiu jitsu map worldwide.

Neg. Occ. loses to Cebu in bid to host 2024 Palaro

August 7, 2023

Cebu City prevailed over Negros Occidental and Antique in the bid to host the 2024 Palarong Pambansa.

The announcement of the host for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa was made by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte Saturday, during the closing ceremony of the 2023 games at the Marikina Sports Center.

Filipinas open Women’s World Cup bid vs. Swiss

July 21, 2023

The Filipinas finally make their highly-anticipated debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup today as they open their campaign in Group A against Switzerland at the Forsyth Barr Stadium under expected nippy weather in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Despite being the underdogs, the players of the Philippine team are expected to be in high spirits, hoping that their 18-month preparations would pay off against the La Nati in their 5 p.m. clash (1 p.m. Manila time) at the 30,000-capacity arena that was a site of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Bacolod SP commends nat’l PRISAA medalists

July 19, 2023

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod commended five athletes, who represented the city and won medals in the National Private Schools Athletics Association (PRISAA) Sports Meet, held July 13 to 19 in Zamboanga City.

Sagaynon wins 3 gold medals in Nat’l PRISAA Meet

July 19, 2023

A middle-and-long distance runner from Sagay City won three gold medals in the 2023 National PRISAA Meet athletics competition held in Zamboanga City until Monday., July 17.

Rogen Rosalios Aguirre, who represented Western Visayas as a student of Central Philippine University in Iloilo City, topped all his events – the 3,000m steeplechase with his clocking of 9 minutes and 7 seconds, 5k (16:7), and 10k (35:05).

Negrosanons shine in 12th ASEAN Para Games

June 11, 2023

The Victorias City government Friday lauded its pride and multi-medalist para swimmer, Ariel Joseph Alegarbes, for winning two gold and three silver medals in the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from June 3 to 9.

3 all-Bago softball teams joining int’l competitions

June 5, 2023

Three girls’ softball teams from Bago City in Negros Occidental will compete in international competitions in the United States of America in July and August.

Bacolodnon taekwondo jin named UAAP Rookie of the Year awardee

Dr. Sunny ‘Pin’ Diego, Champion Again!

More sports facilities eyed at Panaad Park Stadium

SUNNY `PIN’ DIEGO : Most decorated Negrense jiu jitsu fighter

Neg. Occ. loses to Cebu in bid to host 2024 Palaro

Filipinas open Women’s World Cup bid vs. Swiss

Bacolod SP commends nat’l PRISAA medalists

Sagaynon wins 3 gold medals in Nat’l PRISAA Meet

Negrosanons shine in 12th ASEAN Para Games

3 all-Bago softball teams joining int’l competitions

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