Less than 100 days to go before London Olympics

MANILA, Philippines - Both the Olympic and Paralympic Games are scheduled to start on July 27 where 10,500 athletes from 205 countries will compete in the world’s biggest sporting event. Last April 18, Britain officially started the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics with 100 days left before the opening festivities.

The 100-day countdown ceremony was led by British Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie and other British Embassy officials along with the Filipino athletes who are slated to fight for the country’s pride in London. They all participated in a 100-meter run at the Manila Polo Club field in Makati City.

The Philippines hasn’t won a gold medal in the Olympics and it is something that has eluded the country for the past years. Despite that, the country has already won a number of bronze medals and a pair of silver medals. But the country is hopeful this time around. 

This summer, six Filipino athletes will compete: One from boxing, two from swimming, two from athletics, and one from shooting. Though six athletes have made it to London’s pre-Olympic qualifications, including boxer Mark Anthony Barriga and long jumper Marestella Torres, the Philippine Olympics Committee (POC) said they are targeting to field at least 10 athletes.

A few Filipinos will also be part of the carrying of the torch across the UK. Included among the 8,000 torch-bearers are Reymundo Enteria, Marcy Reyes and Filipino-Briton Steven Cheung. Some Philippine bets are also competing in the Paralympics, power lifters Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta and Achele Guion and table-tennis player Josephine Medina.

Lucky for sports fans, Solar Entertainment, being the official broadcaster, will air all the Olympic action right in our homes.

All of the sporting events will be shown on BTV and Solar Sports while fresh news and daily recaps of the Games will be handed out on Talk TV. Don’t miss any of the action of the 2012 London Olympics. Catch the exclusive coverage on BTV and Solar Sports.

Catch the Olympic Games on Solar Sports on Ch. 80 on Sky Cable, Global Destiny on Ch. 35, Cignal on Ch. 45, and Cablelink on Ch. 31.

You can watch BTV on Ch. 33 on Sky Cable and Ch. 44 on Cignal and NBA Premium TV on Ch. 68 on Sky Cable (SD), Ch. 175 on Sky Cable (HD), Ch. 1 on Global Destinty, and Ch. 105 on Cignal.