Maritanya Krogg extended her winning streak with a commanding gold medal win, while Ronnel Hualda sprinted past fellow veterans at the PhilCycling Tagaytay Criterium 2025 opener.
![Jackie Buntan returns to Muay Thai in pursuit of a second world title. [ONE Championship photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Jackie-Buntan2-400x200.jpg)
Filipina-American Jackie Buntan returns to Muay Thai with her sights set on becoming a two-sport world champion at ONE Fight Night 35 in Bangkok.
BRAVE CF 97 takes the spotlight in Burgas, Bulgaria, featuring intense matchups such as Mohamed Said Maalem vs. Kaloyan Kolev, Eliezer Kubanza vs. Jack Grant, and more. Get ready for a night of explosive MMA action!
![Pakistan and Bahrain are set to face off in the final after a brief postponement due to regional tensions. [photo credit: AVC - Asian Volleyball Confederation Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/512620247_122175606746346727_4620483899446880542_n-400x200.jpg)
The Men’s Nations Cup final between Bahrain and Pakistan will proceed after a temporary postponement due to escalating tensions in the region, following assurances from the Bahrain government and the Bahrain Volleyball Association regarding safety.
The Cignal HD Spikers are determined to defend their Spikers’ Turf title by adding four new players to their roster. With Jayrack Dela Noche, Vince Maglinao, KC Andrade, and Lhexen Rabit joining the team, Cignal aims to continue its excellence in men’s volleyball.
Tagaytay City celebrates the opening of its state-of-the-art velodrome and a tribute to Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a stunning 12-foot statue of the national hero in fencing gear, emphasizing his sportsmanship legacy.
![Special Olympics and Bank of America announce a $5 million grant to expand programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities. [Photo by Iñaki Esnaola.]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dotorg.brightspotcdn-400x200.jpg)
Special Olympics and Bank of America announce a $5M grant to expand leadership programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities, alongside a platinum sponsorship for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
![The first-ever NBA Rising Stars Invitational champions will receive the unique Building Ball Trophy, designed by artist Victor Solomon. [photo credit: NBA rising Stars Invitational Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/509430898_17865688728406923_7776275614233749656_n-400x200.jpeg)
The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2025 begins in Singapore, bringing together boys’ and girls’ teams from 11 countries across Asia-Pacific, marking a new chapter in regional high-school basketball with star-studded participation and unique fan experiences.
The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation secures a silver medal at the 2025 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, marking their third consecutive podium finish and showcasing the enduring spirit of Filipino athletes.
![Nigeria’s women’s team celebrate after clinching gold over Morocco. [photo credit: IFAF]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DO01092583-400x200.jpg)
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s flag football teams made a clean sweep of the IFAF Africa Flag 2025 tournament in Cairo, clinching both gold medals and qualifying for the 2026 World Championships.