Category: Sports

Roaring Into the Digital Age

WHEN it comes to our favorite streamers, we all have our preferences. From the people who serve as comedic reliefs to those who are adept at their favorite game, or someone who’s into something a little bit unique. As streaming becomes more mainstream, the streaming world’s biggest stars, like Tfue, Shroud, and Ninja, continue to rack up millions of views every month. Some small-time creators also rise to popularity, including these Bedans from the College.

Skatepark to the Hearts

AFTER the Tokyo Olympics 2021 has concluded, one name is retained in the Filipinos’ minds: Margielyn Didal. She is a Filipino skateboarding athlete who participated in the skateboarding women’s street event on July 26 at the Ariake Urban Sports Park. She finished her tricks landing at seventh place in the top eight 20-skater field eliminations in advancement to the medal round. However, despite being in seventh place, the skateboarder captured not only the spot to the eliminations, but also the public’s attention as her bright smile and positive attitude was noticed and instantly went viral in social media.

HERSTORY: A Legend is Born

WITNESSING history, Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz bagged home the first gold medal for the country in this year’s Olympics. She also remarkably broke her own lifting record with a weight of 127kg which solidified her win in the last round of the competition. Diaz won during the women’s 55-kg Group A division on July 26 at the Tokyo International Forum.