FIRST AVC PODIUM FINISH IN 63 YEARS 🏆🇵🇭

JUST IN. For the first time in the history of the Asian Volleyball Confederation, Alas Pilipinas clinched a podium finish with a 2024 Challenge Cup bronze medal! Congratulations!

AVC | STATS:

JIA IS GOLD (and bronze).

Captain De Guzman sets up four players in double-digit scoring in just three sets as Alas Pilipinas destroys Australia for the historic AVC Challenge Cup podium finish!

Alas Pilipinas caps its historic AVC run with a bronze! https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/asian-confederation-challenge-cup-battle-bronze-results-philippines-australia-may-29-2024/

Fairly good crowd turnout as Ginebra looks to finish off Meralco in their best-of-seven semifinals in the PBA Philippine Cup.

Gin Kings up 3-2.

STILL THE BEST! 🇻🇳💪🏼

Vietnam completes a six-game sweep of the #AVCChallengeCup2024 to retain its title, capped with a 25-20, 25-22, 25-22 romp of Kazakhstan!

The world No. 38 Vietnamese earn a spot in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup this July alongside host Alas Pilipinas.

FIRST TIME, FIRST AWARD.

Alas Pilipinas debutant Angel Canino, also playing her first stint as opposite, wins the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup Best Opposite Hitter award!

Meralco drags Ginebra to a do-or-die game in their best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after a gritty 86-81 win.

Game 7 is on Friday, May 31, in San Jose, Batangas.

JUST IN. The PNVF says it will retain the Alas Pilipinas team that clinched bronze in the #AVCChallengeCup, and will add Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, as well as Casiey Dongallo to the mix.

“It’s a breakthrough, it’s historic, and the obvious next step is to keep this team intact and make it stronger and much more competitive,” PNVF head Ramon “Tats” Suzara said.

“And next year, in the SEA Games, I believe we’ll have a very strong fighting chance.”

Staying put in the national team from the pros are Jia de Guzman, Cherry Nunag, Dell Palomata, Dawn Catindig, Eya Laure, Faith Nisperos, Fifi Sharma, Jennifer Nierva, Sisi Rondina and Vanie Gandler.

La Salle trio of Angel Canino, Thea Gagate, and Julia Coronel will also remain.

We're here at the FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas, for Game 7 of the Ginebra-Meralco semifinals in the PBA Philippine Cup.

The winner faces San Miguel for the All-Filipino crown.

BACK TO THE OLYMPICS! 

JUST IN. Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advances to the Paris Games after a unanimous decision win over India's Sachin Siwach in the men's 57kg semifinals of the second World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, June 1.Paalam returns to the Olympics with hopes of getting the job done after bagging silver in the Tokyo Games.

MAKE THAT FIVE FILIPINO BOXERS IN PARIS! 🇵🇭🥊

Hergie Bacyadan joins the Philippines' boxing cast for the Paris Olympics after a unanimous decision win over Venezuela's Maryelis Yriza in the women's 75kg quarterfinals in the second World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bacyadan becomes the fifth Filipino boxer to qualify for Paris after Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas, and Carlo Paalam.

AVC | FINAL:

So close, but so far.

Alas Pilipinas once again drops a close game as AVC Challenge Cup host Bahrain hacks out a 25-18, 25-23, 25-20 sweep to push the Philippines out of playoff contention.

Alas now fights to salvage, at best, a 9th place finish.

It's San Miguel vs Meralco in the PBA finals! Check our live updates here https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/finals-updates-results-highlights-san-miguel-beermen-meralco-bolts-june-5-2024/

BOLTS ON TOP ⚡️

Meralco puts the clamps on defending champion San Miguel and takes Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals following a 93-86 win. #PBAFinals

AVC | FINAL:

BREAKTHROUGH IN BAHRAIN.

Alas Pilipinas downs young Indonesia in four sets, 25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22 to clinch its first 2024 AVC Challenge Cup win and book a seat in the 9th place match!

The Philippines will face either Thailand or Chinese Taipei next.

AVC | STATS:

Marck Espejo, Jade Disquitado, Kim Malabunga, and Nico Almendras breach double-digit scoring in Alas Pilipinas' breakthrough win over young Indonesia!

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After a Game 1 shocker, Meralco looks to pull off another one! against San Miguel Follow our PBA finals updates here! https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/finals-updates-results-highlights-san-miguel-beermen-meralco-bolts-june-7-2024/

BACK-TO-BACK IN BOSTON!

The Boston Celtics go up 2-0, leaning on Jrue Holiday while spoiling Luka Doncic’s early scoring outburst for the Dallas Mavericks, 105-98!

Good day po mam @jasmine, June 09, 2024: Ang pagbubukas ng "Sangguniang Kabataan ng Panducot - Inter Color Basketball League 2024" sa Brgy. Panducot, Calumpit, Bulacan. Ito po ay pinangunahan ng SK Chairperson SK Janna Libao kasama ang kanyang mga SK Council.

Thanks for sharing @yifiofpanducot21! 🏀

thanks din po ayan po yung best 3 shots na napili ko at maayos ayos po.

Game 4 of the PBA finals tonight! 🏀 Follow our live updates here https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/finals-updates-results-highlights-san-miguel-beermen-meralco-bolts-june-12-2024/

MAKE IT TEN FOR KRAKEN 🍻

San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo earns the Best Player of the Conference honors in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup as he wins the award for a record-extending 10th time.

Fajardo beats out teammate CJ Perez, NLEX’s Robert Bolick, Barangay Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger, and Terrafirma’s Stephen Holt. https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/june-mar-fajardo-philippine-cup-best-player-conference-2024/

BEERMEN EQUALIZE 🍺

San Miguel once again knots the PBA Philippine Cup finals after a 111-101 win over Meralco in Game 4.

Newly crowned Best Player of the Conference June Mar Fajardo stars for the Beermen with 28 points and 13 rebounds.

ONE TO GO! ☘️

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics move one win away from a series sweep and the NBA crown, brushing off the Dallas Mavericks’ late rally for a 106-99 victory.

Who will claim the upper hand? Follow our PBA live updates here! 🏀 https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/finals-updates-results-highlights-san-miguel-beermen-meralco-bolts-june-14-2024/

ONE MORE WIN ⚡️

Meralco is a win away from its first-ever PBA championship as it takes a 3-2 lead in the Philippine Cup finals after a 92-88 win over San Miguel in Game 5. Allein Maliksi plays his finest game in the best-of-seven series for the Bolts with 22 points and 5 rebounds.

PVL | JUST IN.

Thea Gagate, Julia Coronel, Maicah Larroza, and Leila Cruz lead the inaugural batch of 47 applicants in the PVL Rookie Draft, the league announced on Saturday, June 15.

JONES CUP | UPDATE:

Dave Ildefonso is the final addition to the stacked Strong Group Athletics squad representing the Philippines in the 43rd William Jones Cup this July!

Ildefonso reunites with UAAP teammates and rivals like Ange Kouame, RJ Abarrientos, and Rhenz Abando.

PBA FINALS G6 | HALFTIME:

After leading by 16 earlier on, Meralco’s advantage against San Miguel is whittled down to 7, 47-40.

PBA | FINAL:

Chris Newsome hits game-winner as Meralco captures its first-ever PBA title, closing out the Philippine Cup finals with an 80-78 win.

Newsome finishes with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

@here FINALS CURSE BROKEN ⚡️🏆

JUST IN. Chris Newsome drains the game-winner as Meralco captures its first-ever PBA championship, ruling the Philippine Cup after conquering San Miguel in six games with a 80-78 win.

The Bolts finally get the job done after falling short in all of their four previous finals appearances.

Meralco Bolts' Chris Newsome is your 2024 PBA Philippine Cup FINALS MVP! Congratulations!

Rightfully so, Chris Newsome is the PBA Press Corps Finals MVP! He had averages of 22.5 pts, 5.3 rebs, and 4.5 assts.

Chris Newsome claims the Finals MVP honors after powering Meralco to the PBA Philippine Cup crown.

Newsome finishes the finals with averages of 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in six games.

Team USA captain Micah Christenson and Japan skipper Yuki Ishikawa converse before the VNL Manila leg press conference.

#VNL2024

NBA Finals Game 5 is happening now!

Boston goes on a quick 9-0 finish to mount a 28-18 lead over Dallas. https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/finals-updates-results-highlights-boston-celtics-dallas-mavericks-june-17-2024/

Payton Pritchard sinks a halfcourt heave to cap off Boston's blistering second quarter over Dallas, 67-46!

END OF THIRD QUARTER: The Boston Celtics come within 12 minutes of their 18th NBA championship as they continue to hold back the Dallas Mavericks, 86-67!

CHAMPIONS! ☘️🏆

JUST IN. Sixteen years to the day of their last NBA championship, the mighty Boston Celtics earn a new league record 18th title off a Game 5 domination of the Dallas Mavericks!

First-time NBA champion Jaylen Brown edges teammate Jayson Tatum for the 2024 Finals MVP award! ☘️💪🏼

We're here at the Ayuntamiento de Manila in Intramuros for the send-off of Filipino athletes who will compete in the Paris Olympics. President Bongbong Marcos will grace the event.

Manila Klasiko Shines at the Philippine Dragon Boat Regatta

In a thrilling display of teamwork and endurance, the Manila Klasiko Dragon Boat team, composed of senior paddlers, clinched remarkable victories in the second leg of the 2024 Philippine Dragon Boat Regatta held on June 23 at Dolomite Beach, Manila Bay. The team soared to success, securing the championship title in the Senior Open Category and bagging the 2nd Runner Up position in the Senior Mixed Category.

The event showcased intense races with teams paddling vigorously against the backdrop of the revitalized Manila Bay, turning the area into a festive and competitive arena. The Manila Klasiko team, celebrated for their experience and resilience, paddled their way to the top, demonstrating that age is just a number when it comes to competitive sports.

As they bask in their recent victories, the Manila Klasiko team is already gearing up for their next challenge. They are set to compete in the prestigious 14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna, Italy, from September 3-9, 2024. This international event will gather the best club crews from around the world, and our senior athletes are ready to showcase their skills on a global stage.

Let's rally behind our senior athletes as they prepare to make waves at the World Championships. Their dedication and passion are an inspiration to us all. Go Manila Klasiko!

Support our seniors!

Thanks for sharing @MissM!

I hope that Rappler will feature our team to acknowledge their achievements. Let's support our senior athletes.

You may email us your contact details - sports@rappler.com. Congrats again to the team! 🎉

Crowd situation here at the PhilSports Arena for the Gilas Pilipinas Friendly Game against Taiwan Mustangs, packed to the rafters almost 30 minutes before the game

We're moments away from Gilas Pilipinas' send-off exhibition against the Taiwan Mustangs. The Nationals will fly to Europe tomorrow, June 25, for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.

Carl Tamayo sinks the half-court shot to beat the first-quarter buzzer as Gilas Pilipinas takes a 25-19 lead.

Gilas Pilipinas leads at the half 37-32

Gilas Pilipinas enters the final quarter up 58-44.

Gilas Pilipinas wins over Taiwan Mustangs, 74-64, in their send off friendly match

Tim Cone: “I don’t feel we’re shorthanded at all." https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/philippine-team-sticks-current-roster-minus-scottie-thompson-fiba-olympic-qualifying-tournament-2024/

More attendees poured into the Goli Golf Club event to make the most of their spare time.

Alas Pilipinas back on court next week! https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/alas-pilipinas-braces-knockout-match-2024-fivb-women-challenger-cup-opener/

LOOK: Two-time NBA All-Star Joakim Noah imparts words of wisdom to Junior NBA and WNBA camp participants on Sunday, June 30.

Noah is in the country for a global initiative of a liquor brand, as well as conduct a training camp in Mandaluyong.

Gilas Pilipinas Girls who recently got promoted to the Women's Asia Cup Division A after defeating Lebanon, 95-64, winning the Division B crown last Sunday is here at the PSA Forum.

Strong Group-Pilipinas gears up on their preparation for the 43rd William Jones Cup on July 13-21 at Taipei, Taiwan.

Laban, Pilipinas! 🇵🇭 Follow our live updates here! https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/fiba-oqt-updates-results-highlights-philippines-latvia-july-3-2024/

FIBA | END OF 1Q: Roaring start for Gilas Pilipinas as CJ Perez beats the 1st-quarter buzzer with a long triple for a commanding 32-16 lead.

FIBA | HALFTIME: Gilas Pilipinas preserves its comfortable lead against world No. 6 Latvia as it enters the break with a 54-38 lead. Justin Brownlee with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists for PH, while Kai Sotto has 11 points and 4 rebounds.

Can Gilas pull off a shocker? 12-point lead, 7 minutes to go 😱

😱GIANT KILLER😱

JUST IN. Gilas Pilipinas pulls off a massive upset as it stuns world No. 6 Latvia in its home turf, hacking out an 89-80 win for a rousing opener in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga.

“This is not something we thought we’re going to do." https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/fiba-oqt-game-results-philippines-latvia-july-3-2024/

In a battle of European powerhouses, world No. 13 Belgium lords over No. 24 Sweden to cap off the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup day one in Manila and clinch a knockout semifinals spot!

Puerto Rico swept Kenya in the earlier match of the day's double-header. Alas Pilipinas debuts tomorrow night at 6:30 pm against longtime Southeast Asian tormentor Vietnam!

https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/fivb-women-challenger-cup-results-schedule-july-2024/

Two scenarios for Gilas to advance to the Olympic qualifier semis: win over Georgia or lose by no more than 18 points. Follow our live updates here! https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/fiba-oqt-updates-results-highlights-philippines-georgia-july-4-2024/

FIBA | END OF 3Q: Down by as many as 20 and 12 at halftime, Gilas momentarily took the lead but is tied at 74-74 against Georgia!

ON TO THE SEMIS! 🇵🇭

JUST IN. Gilas Pilipinas stays in the hunt for a Paris Games berth as it advances to the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.

The Philippines reaches the knockout stage despite a 96-94 loss to Georgia as it finishes second in Group A with a 1-1 record.

Alas Pilpinas in the FIVB Challenger Cup! Follow our live updates here 🏐 https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/updates-results-highlights-philippines-vietnam-fivb-challenger-cup-july-5-2024/

Gilas Pilipinas needs just two more wins to qualify in the Paris Olympics! Follow our live updates here! 🏀 https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/fiba-oqt-updates-results-highlights-philippines-brazil-july-6-2024/

FIBA | END OF 1Q: Gilas Pilipinas off to a promising start as it leads 22-12 against Brazil. Dwight Ramos and Justin Brownlee with 8 and 7 points, respectively.

FIBA | HALFTIME: Low-scoring affair has Gilas Pilipinas holding to a 33-27 lead at the half. Justin Brownlee with 12 points for the PH, while Dwight Ramos and Chris Newsome have 8 and 5 points, respectively.

FIBA | END OF 3Q: Gilas Pilipinas on the ropes as it trails 39-51 against Brazil after a tough third quarter. Brazil outscores the PH 24-6 in the period.

SALAMAT SA LABAN, GILAS PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭

JUST IN. Gilas Pilipinas bids goodbye to its Paris Games dreams as it crashes out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, after a 71-60 loss to world No. 12 Brazil in the semifinals.

kaway-kaway sa mga di pa naka-get over sa talo ng Gilas kagabi kontra Brazil!

it was a hopeful loss for me, cos I know better now how we can compete with the rest of the best teams in the planet.

Good job, Gilas!

GREEN LIGHT AT THE TOP 🏹🏐

De La Salle Lady Spikers Thea Gagate, Leila Cruz, Julia Coronel, and Maicah Larroza make Philippine pro volleyball history as they go 1-2-3-4 in the Premier Volleyball League's first-ever Rookie Draft.

Adamson Lady Falcons' Lucille Almonte completes the Top 5.

IT’S PALARONG PAMBANSA DAY! @here

Good afternoon everyone! I’m John Sitchon, Rappler reporter for the Visayas and we’re here at the opening ceremony for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City.

This is the view from the Cebu City Sports Center, one of the main venues for the national sporting event.

We’re expecting the arrival of both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte here by 5pm. Stay tuned for more updates! ⚽️🏀🏸

Hello from the Queen City of the South! This year’s Palarong Pambansa opens in Cebu City with a grand parade starting at the Cebu City Sports Center.

Here are this year’s Palaro delegates! First off is the National Academy of Sports, which is joining Palarong Pambansa for the first time.

Here is the delegation from Ilocos Region!

Welcome to Cebu City, Cagayan Valley delegation 🎉

Presenting the defending champion, the National Capital Region. The region has maintained the title for 16 straight years. Will they retain their streak in 2024? 🥇

Cordillera Administration Region represent! 💪

Going out with a bang is the host region, Central Visayas. Will the homecourt advantage work in the region’s favor this year? 👀

Watch the Palaro 2024 opening parade here:

Part one:
https://youtube.com/live/XHBM2PyNgdwtps://youtube.com/live/HLynJSgjIr8

Part two: https://youtube.com/live/XHBM2PyNgdw

Cebu City hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16! Bookmark and refresh this page for updates. https://www.rappler.com/sports/palarong-pambansa/updates-games-results-athletes-2024/

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has arrived at the Palarong Pambansa 2024 opening ceremony.

Watch our livestream here: https://youtu.be/ieD-1MrSatI

Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia welcomes officials and delegates to Cebu City: “The Palarong Pambansa has always been a great unifier.”

Some national athletes like Caloy Yulo were discovered at the Palarong Pambansa. More in this story: https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-content/finding-another-carlos-yulo-palarong-pambansa/

President Marcos kickstarts the lighting of the Palarong Pambansa torch. Palaro 2024 is officially open 🔥

FIRST GOLD OF 2024 PALARONG PAMBANSA 🥇

Cebuana standout runner Asia Paraase kicks off the 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City with a victory in the girls secondary 3,000m run, winning the first gold of the entire multisport event on Thursday, July 11. Photos: Jacqueline Hernandez/Rappler

NEW PALARO RECORD IN LONG JUMP 💪🏼

Central Luzon's Jyane Kirt Cantor set a new Palarong Pambansa record for the elementary boys division of long jump at 6.14 meters.

Cantor is a sixth-grade student at the Caanawan Elementary School in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. Photo by Jacqueline Hernandez/Rappler

First Palaro 2024 gold goes to Central Visayas! 🥇

Here are the overall medal tally and the elementary and secondary division rankings as of July 11, 9 am. https://www.rappler.com/sports/palarong-pambansa/medal-tally-2024/

FIRST-TIMER BREAKS PALARO RECORD 💪🏼

Iloilo prospect Charles Turla snapped the boys elementary javelin throw record with a stunning 60.26-meter throw in his first-ever Palarong Pambansa on Friday, July 12.

Calabarzon swimmer Jasmine Mojdeh wins her second individual gold and breaks another Palarong Pambansa record on Friday, July 12, finishing at 2:41.75 minutes in the girls secondary 200-meter breaststroke event.

Beatrize Maria Mabalay of Bicol Region bags the gold and shatters the Palarong Pambansa record for the swimming secondary girls 50-meter breaststroke event on Friday, July 12, clocking at 34.35 seconds.

Previous record-holder Clara Yzabela delos Santos of NCR placed second at 34.74 seconds.

🚨TRADE ALERT🚨

The PBA approved a trade sending Christian Standhardinger and Stanley Pringle to Terrafirma, in exchange for Stephen Holt and Isaac Go.

Both teams also swapped first round picks for Sunday’s draft — Ginebra to pick third overall and Terrafirma to pick 10th.

JUST IN. Strong Group opens its 43rd William Jones Cup campaign with a dominant 104-79 rout of UAE. Former San Miguel Beermen import Chris McCulluough topscores for the Philippines with 15 points.

Check out the highlights here: https://www.rappler.com/sports/jones-cup-updates-results-highlights-philippines-united-arab-emirates-july-13-2024/

AMARO SETS THIRD PALARO RECORD!

Calabarzon swimmer TJ Amaro breaks his third Palarong Pambansa record on Saturday, July 13, finishing at 56.50 seconds in the secondary boys 100-meter butterfly event.

NCR and Western Visayas wrapped up a historic Day 3 of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 swimming competition with two more relay records in the boys and girls secondary 4x50-meter freestyle relay, respectively, capping the total broken marks at 4!

NCR on top again! Here's the final Palarong Pambansa medal tally. https://www.rappler.com/sports/palarong-pambansa/medal-tally-2024/

BACK ON TOP! 💪🏻🏆

JUST IN. Strong Group-Pilipinas survives Chinese Taipei-Blue in overtime, 83-79, to complete an 8-0 tournament sweep and reclaim the William Jones Cup title. https://www.rappler.com/sports/jones-cup-updates-results-highlights-philippines-chinese-taipei-blue-july-21-2024/

3 DAYS TO GO BEFORE THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS! 🏆

Good luck, Team Philippines!

Laban Pilipinas! 🇵🇭

The Philippines marks its historic Olympic return to Paris, 100 years since the country debuted in the world’s biggest sporting event in the French capital.

"What happened on the pitch was a scandal, it's not a neighborhood tournament, it's the Olympics." https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/argentina-coach-decries-circus-chaotic-morocco-opening-loss-paris-olympics-2024/

LABAN PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭💪🏼

New chapters of Philippine sports history seek to be written as 22 of the country’s best athletes compete for elusive medals in the #Paris2024 Olympics. Bookmark and refresh this page for updates! https://www.rappler.com/sports/paris-olympics-updates-games-results-athletes-2024/

CENTENNIAL TEAM

Flag bearers Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio lead Team Philippines in the Paris 2024 opening ceremony as the country celebrates 100 years of Olympic participation. Photo from Reuters

LET THE GAMES BEGIN 💪🏼

The Olympic cauldron is lit and the 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially open in Paris, France! Bookmark and refresh this page for all updates on Team Philippines' centennial campaign. 🇵🇭 https://www.rappler.com/sports/paris-olympics-updates-games-results-athletes-2024/

Photos from Reuters

Members of Team Philippines bring out their best smiles and infectious energy in the first-of-its-kind opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics.

Team Philippines' campaign starts today! https://www.rappler.com/sports/updates-results-highlights-team-philippines-paris-olympics-july-27-2024/

The Philippines' first female rower to qualify for the Olympics, Joanie Delgaco hopes to keep her Paris campaign going in the repechage after finishing fourth in the heats of the women's single sculls. https://www.rappler.com/sports/rowing-results-joanie-delgaco-paris-olympics-july-27-2024/

Carlos Yulo is on track to advance to the men’s all-around final as he ranks eighth through two of the three qualification subdivisions with a total of 83.631 points.

The top 24 – with a maximum of two per country – will reach the all-around final.

He also hopes to reach two apparatus finals as he sits at second in floor exercise and sixth in vault, with the top eight (maximum of two per country) qualifying for the medal round.

THREE medal chances for Caloy!

IT'S TIME FOR WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS! 🇵🇭

First apparatus is done as Emma Malabuyo posts 12.233 points in balance beam. Levi Jung-Ruivivar and Aleah Finnegan score 11.866 and 11.466 points, respectively.

Photos from Reuters