Go Hard Girls

Meggie Ochoa has won several jiu-jitsu matches around the world, but not all of them have been easy. In this clip, Meggie talks about how you can win in a match—even when the situation doesn’t seem to be in your favor. Listen to the full episode here: Meggie Ochoa: Champion for children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to be the first female sports journalist in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame? In this guest episode from The Global Bounce , Jackie MacMullan and host Rafe Bartholomew reflect on her career, working with Charles Barkley and Gregg Popovich, and the progress women are making in the WNBA and US NCAA. Listen to The Global Bounce for more stories of basketball around the...

Before she was a professional volleyball star, Jema Galanza faced insecurities in her collegiate career. In this clip, she talks about her doubts in her UAAP years and finding love in herself and her family. Listen to the full episode here: "Mahalin mo sarili mo": How Jema Galanza found healing through volleyball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go Hard Girls wraps our third season with Filipina athletes who have been breaking barriers in many different sports! Revisit our episodes with Jia de Guzman, Jema Galanza, Coach Mau Belen, Kat Tan, Mariana Lopa, Bianca Bustamante, Lexi Noval, Meggie Ochoa and Allana Lim to get inspired by their journeys. We'll be back for another season in September, so stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Before the recent boom of Filipino ballers playing internationally, Allana Lim was playing across Asia as far back as 2012. Despite this incredible achievement, most Filipinos don't even know her name. The first Filipina basketball import has never told her story like this—until now. In this episode, Allana opens up about her childhood in Cebu, owning her identity as a lesbian athlete, and the ris...

In just 10 years since learning jiu-jitsu, Meggie Ochoa has become a world champion and multi-gold medalist. Despite this incredible achievement, Meggie measures success not in medals, but in impact—using sports to empower children who survived abuse. In this episode, Meggie talks to sports reporter Ceej Tantengco about finding your purpose and how athletes can build communities. Learn more about...

Fitness guru and runner Lexi Noval has loved movement and sports all her life, but as a young girl, her harsh competitive streak kept her from fully enjoying her passion. After rising above her struggles, she now leads a fitness community for women who are striving to be better together. This episode is powered by Under Armour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last time a female driver started in a Formula One race was in the 1970s. Bianca Bustamante, the first Filipino to race in the all-female W Series, is on a mission to get the next seat. This episode is hosted by guest correspondent Bee Go and supported by WINS (Women in News and Sport), an Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Jema Galanza may be one of the most skilled volleyball players in the Philippines, but her hardest battles were fought outside the court. To achieve the success that eluded Jema for years, she first had to find inner peace. This episode is powered by Under Armour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changing the game for women isn't a quick fix—it's a journey. Listen to Coach Mau Belen of TNT Tropang Giga, Mariana Lopa of Girls Got Game, and The One-Armed Mamba Kat Tan discuss concrete solutions to make sure Filipina ballers can reach their full potential. Powered by Nike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volleyball wasn't Jia de Guzman's first love, but she's become one of the Philippines' most accomplished volleyball players. Jia reflects on her hard-earned wins, her vision for gender equality in volleyball, and empowering the next generation of athletes. This episode is powered by Under Armour, in celebration of International Day of the Girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

The Philippines’ national softball team has won every single gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games since 1979. Now ranked 13th in the world, they reflect on their journey and what it means to carry that legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gilas Pilipinas Women made history with back-to-back SEA Games gold medals in 2019 and 2022. It's not just a win for the Philippines, but for the next generation of Filipina ballers, who now have role models to look up to and more opportunities to play. In this episode, you'll hear all about the day the Gilas Women met the Girls Got Game Born Ready Basketball Camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Philippine Women's National Football Team made history when they qualified for the FIFA World Cup. In this special guest episode, Izzy Lee of the Teka Teka News podcast talks to the PWNFT about their historic win, the push for gender equity in football, and what comes next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before she fought for the Philippines' first Olympic gold, Hidilyn Diaz fought to build "Team HD" and secure funding for her needs. What does it mean to invest in national athletes, and what will it take to win more gold medals? Hidilyn shares her story alongside MVP Sports Foundation executive director Jude Turcuato. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/GHG_Hidlyn See omnystudio.com/listen...

After the Tokyo Olympics, our sports industry was infused with so much hope. But how do we make sure all national athletes get the support they deserve? Journalist, athlete and MVP Sports Foundation ambassador Gretchen Ho shares her ideas for this new chapter of Philippine sports. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/GHG_GretchenHo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted...

Jack Danielle Animam is the first ever Filipino—man or woman—to play pro basketball in Europe. This achievement hits even harder when you know how her journey began and what she has fought for over the years. Listen to Jack, WNBA player Imani McGee-Stafford, and the women who Jack has inspired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Growing up on Guimaras Island, Jovelyn dreamed of a better life for her family. Volleyball was her first love, but she didn't think it would come to much. Little did she know, she would become one of the best to ever play the sport in the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awkwardness around periods makes it harder for girls to stay in sports. adidas senior product manager Kim Buerger takes us into how they made period-proof tights, and why we need to design specifically for women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many Filipinos have dreamt of playing pro ball in America. Chanelle Molina is one step away from making it happen in the WNBA. Chanelle shares her story in this special episode for Women's Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fil-Am baller Ella Fajardo has just committed to play the the US NCAA Division 1. We revisit her interview with Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco, where Ella shares what she fights for on and off the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right before the lockdown, Irish Magno made history as the first Filipina boxer to qualify for the Olympics. Then everything stopped. Get to know this groundbreaking athlete, how she's training in isolation, and how she and her girlfriend are helping Filipinos affected by the coronavirus pandemic. #PrideMonth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Filipina boxer Josie Gabuco has won five straight gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games. Even more impressive? She did it all while being a single mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get intersectional! World amateur boxing champion and SEA Games gold medalist Nesthy Petecio opens up about mental health, being a lesbian athlete, and why she's stronger for all her struggles. What better way to celebrate Women's Month? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines prides itself on being a basketball-loving nation, yet there's no pro league for women. What happens to our Filipina ballers after college? How does this affect the Gilas Pilipinas Women's program? And what do the athletes want (and don't want) from a league? The NU Lady Bulldogs get candid in the third and final episode of our series on women's basketball. See omnystudio.com/liste...