Rappler's latest stories on Olympic qualifier
FIBA postpones 3x3 Olympic qualifiers due to coronavirus crisis
The Philippine 3x3 basketball team looks to use the extra time to beef up its Olympic bid

PH boxers begin Tokyo 2020 Olympics quest in Jordan
The Philippines sends a 10-pug delegation to the 2020 Asia and Oceania boxing Olympic qualifying tournament

Double Gilas Pilipinas duty not a problem for CJ Perez
CJ Perez says he is always willing to give his all for the country as he competes for Gilas Pilipinas in the 5-on-5 and 3x3 events
Munzon, Pasaol lead Perez, Tautuaa for Gilas 3x3 in Olympic qualifiers
Top-ranked 3x3 players Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol will be reinforced by SEA Games 3x3 gold medalists CJ Perez and Mo Tautuaa
Boxing chair Pangilinan 'disappointed' in failed bid to host Olympic qualifiers
Manny Pangilinan says he was disappointed the IOC Boxing Task Force rejected the Philippine offer to host the Olympic qualifiers

Boxing Olympic qualifiers in Wuhan cancelled as PH offers hosting
Wuhan, the center of the coronavirus outbreak, cancels several events including the 2020 Asia and Oceania Boxing Olympic qualifying tournament

Amid China pneumonia outbreak, PH boxers prepare for Olympic qualifiers
The 2020 Asia & Oceania Boxing Olympic qualifying tournament in Wuhan, China is still scheduled to push through

Magsanoc appointed Gilas 3x3 Olympic qualifier coach
PBA legend Ronnie Magsanoc hopes to steer the Philippines to a historic run in the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifier
Pasaol, Munzon banner PH 3x3 Olympic qualifier pool
Looking to make history, the Philippines aims for a spot in the inaugural staging of 3x3 basketball in the Olympics

PH men's 3x3 clinches Olympic qualifier berth
The Philippine team gets bunched with Slovenia, France, Qatar, and the Dominican Republic in Pool C of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
PH women's football set for Olympic qualifiers debut
The Philippines braces for a tough grind as only two teams from Asia will nab a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Student vs Mentor: Joseph, Parker relish matchup in OQT Final
Both play well in the finals but Parker and France get the last laugh

Batum: FIBA OQT win is little step to bigger Rio Olympics
France joins Serbia and Croatia as the last 3 teams to qualify for Olympic basketball next month

Parker refused to end int'l career without one last Olympic run
Tony Parker says he couldn t be happy with anything less than a final stint in the Olympics

Feeling like a rockstar, Tony Parker plans return to Philippines next summer
Parker was very complimentary of the Filipino people and how they received the France national team


IN PHOTOS: France defeats Canada to earn Olympic berth
France goes 4 0 at the Manila Olympic Qualifying Tournament to book a ticket to Rio

France headed to Rio Olympics after winning Manila OQT
Tony Parker delivers late to clinch the championship for France

LIVE: Canada vs France – FIBA OQT Final
Get live updates from the 2016 FIBA OQT Final with Canada vs France on July 10 2016 at Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City Philippines

Thompson hungry for FIBA OQT success after winning NBA title
Tristan Thompson wants to top off his NBA title winning year by helping Canada earn a spot in the 2016 Olympics

France’s experience not a major advantage over Canada, says Diaw
Diaw also touches on France’s slow starts in the Manila OQT and the team’s depth

Short-handed New Zealand proud of valiant stand vs Canada
Though losing the chance to qualify for the Olympics New Zealand is walking away from the FIBA OQT with much to be proud of

France barges into OQT final with takedown of Turkey
France will face Canada in the finals for a ticket to the Rio Olympics

Canada survives close call against New Zealand to advance
Canada awaits the winner of France vs Turkey to determine whom it faces in the finals

Jimmy Alapag: Gilas Pilipinas will rise again
As Gilas picks up the pieces after another defeat the former team captain is confident the national team live fight once again

LIVE BLOG: FIBA OQT semis - CAN vs NZ, FRA vs TUR
Which teams will make the finals?

Parker, Diaw hope to duplicate France's Euro 2016 success
The French basketball team watched their nation s Euro 2016 semis victory while in Manila Tony Parker and co hope to make their final too

Nicolas Batum ready for Manila debut in FIBA OQT semis
Batum s all around game will be a huge plus for France as it enters the semis

Romeo to Gilas doubters: Just be proud of our sacrifices
Terrence Romeo has a message to skeptics of Gilas Pilipinas

At lowest point, Gilas finds comfort among Filipinos
Even after a huge disappointment Gilas Pilipinas finds they can always come home to Filipinos and they won’t ever be abandoned

The void left by Castro's Gilas retirement won't easily be filled
Jayson Castro leaves behind big shoes to fill by departing from the national team

How to create a better atmosphere at Gilas home games
A fan s take on how to transform MOA Arena into a hell for visiting teams

Gilas Pilipinas: defeated, but unbroken
Gilas Pilipinas may have a different lineup next time but the team has shown the ability to rise up from adversity time and again

France rallies to avoid upset vs New Zealand
France erases a 10 point lead entering the fourth period to go 2 0 in the Manila OQT

Jayson Castro announces retirement from Gilas Pilipinas
Ako si Jayson Castro William taga Guagua Pampanga lumaban para sa bayan Castro posts on Instagram

Turkey escapes Senegal, makes FIBA OQT semis
Big shots down the stretch by Muhammed help Turkey advance

LIVE: FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Manila, Day 3: NZL vs FRA and SEN vs TUR
Get live updates from the third day of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with New Zealand vs France and Senegal vs Turkey on July 7 2016 at Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City Philippines

Veteran De Ocampo retires from Gilas Pilipinas
Ranidel De Ocampo announces his retirement from the Philippine national team after Gilas exit from the Olympic Qualifying Tournament

WATCH: Highlights of Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand
Relive the Philippines vs New Zealand match at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament through these highlights
Baldwin sees positives for Gilas despite early OQT exit
Baldwin highlights how important it was for Gilas to get a taste of top notch international competition

Mixed emotions for New Zealand coach after beating mentor Tab Baldwin
Paul Henare spent 10 years playing for Tab Baldwin On Wednesday the student defeated the mentor at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Gilas in pain, but ‘can’t stop being proud’ - Norwood
Norwood says that the amount of hard work the team put in entering the tourney makes the defeat tougher to handle

Jayson Castro may retire from Gilas after FIBA OQT disappointment
The star point guard is contemplating retirement from the national team after the Philippines crashed out of the Olympic qualifiers in the group stage

Senegal grateful for PH fan support against Canada
Filipino fans back Senegal during their clash with Canada at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Netizens still proud despite Gilas Pilipinas' FIBA OQT exit
Even with the heartbreaking loss netizens and spectators still showed their support for Gilas Pilipinas until the very end

IN PHOTOS: Gilas loses heartbreaker to New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of the FIBA OQT with a loss to the Tall Blacks at Mall of Asia Arena

Gilas falls to New Zealand, gets eliminated in front of home crowd
A day after losing a close game to France Gilas suffers a similar fate versus New Zealand

WATCH: New Zealand performs Haka dance before Gilas showdown
The Philippine team remains stoic locking shoulders as the Tall Blacks perform their traditional battle cry

Canada survives Senegal to make FIBA OQT semis
Canada will face the second placers from Group B for a chance to make the finals

IN PHOTOS: In France setback, Gilas' 6th man still proves memorable
Fans push their lungs and vocal cords to the limit and proudly display their Gilas fandom through banners and face paint
