The Philippines impressed both on and off the mat at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships, with young athletes delivering breakthrough performances while organizers earned praise from international federations and more than 15 visiting delegations.
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‘First Step Pa Lang Ito’: Sophia Novino’s Tearful Silver Is the Most Inspiring Moment of the Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships
Seventeen-year-old Sophia Nicole Novino captured a silver medal in her international sambo debut after reaching the women’s youth -47kg final at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila.
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Ced Domingo, Niña Ytang, and Faith Nisperos Just Gave Manila’s Young Athletes a Masterclass They’ll Never Forget
Ced Domingo, Niña Ytang, and Faith Nisperos led an exclusive volleyball clinic hosted by Decathlon during the Philippine leg of the Volleyball Nations League Week 2, giving aspiring young athletes valuable lessons from some of the country’s top players.
PFL San Diego Weigh-Ins OFFICIAL: McKee vs. Isbulaev Set to Explode in Featherweight Title Eliminator Showdown
AJ McKee and unbeaten Salamat Isbulaev successfully made weight ahead of their highly anticipated PFL San Diego main event, with every fighter on the card clearing the scales before fight night.
NBA Rising Stars Invitational Semifinals Locked In After UST, FEU Fall in Thriller-Filled Finale
The NBA Rising Stars Invitational semifinal matchups are locked in after a thrilling day of basketball in Singapore, with close finishes deciding the boys’ and girls’ final four. Philippine representatives gained valuable international experience despite falling short of the medal round.
Watsons Reinforces Commitment to Complete Men’s Care via #MadeForMen Campaign and Spartan Collaboration
Watsons is strengthening its commitment to men’s health and self-care through its #MadeForMen campaign, highlighted by a new partnership with Spartan Race Philippines that promotes wellness, grooming, and active lifestyles.
The Tartan Army and the Orange Army: What American Sports Can Learn from Football’s Greatest Traveling Fans
Scotland’s Tartan Army and the Netherlands’ Orange Army are showing American sports fans that football’s greatest spectacle often comes from the supporters, not just the players.
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Alexandra Eala-Venus Williams doubles run ends at Bad Homburg Open ahead of Wimbledon
Alexandra Eala and Venus Williams saw their promising partnership end in the Bad Homburg Open quarterfinals after falling in straight sets to second seeds Tereza Mihalíková and Olivia Nicholls ahead of Wimbledon.
Knicks Star OG Anunoby Puts Skechers Basketball on the Map With Championship-Winning Run
OG Anunoby helped deliver the New York Knicks’ long-awaited NBA championship while becoming the first player to win an NBA Finals wearing Skechers Basketball shoes. The milestone also marked a defining breakthrough for Skechers Basketball as the brand continued its rapid rise in professional basketball.
Hattan Alsaif leads Saudi fighters at PFL MENA Riyadh showcase
Saudi MMA star Hattan Alsaif will headline PFL MENA’s return to Riyadh as the promotion unveils a card featuring top regional prospects and tournament bouts.