Cignal crushes Akari to reach PVL On Tour semifinals
![Erika Santos unleashes a crosscourt hit to seal Cignal’s straight-sets win over Akari in the PVL On Tour. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Cignal-vs.-Akari-Erika-Santos-9493-400x200.jpg)
Cignal HD Spikers overpowered Akari in straight sets, 25-20, 25-10, 28-26, to book a semifinal ticket in the 2025 PVL On Tour at the Philsports Arena.
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Team Philippines falls to Latvia in floorball opener at World Games
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Agatha Wong headlines Day 1 of World Games campaign for Team Philippines
![Team Philippines athletes light up the opening ceremony at Tianfu International Convention Center. [photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Opening-Ceremony-Parade-Nation-Philippines05-400x200.jpg)
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![Filipino athletes arrive in Chengdu ahead of the anticipated World Games opening festivities. [Philippine Olympic Committee photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/528389792_1079082581054645_2032869089948221718_n-400x200.jpg)
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![Tough opener for Gilas Pilipinas. Despite late pushes, Chinese Taipei pulls off a wire-to-wire win. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/zpl8ssbt1jlrvg9jsx1g-400x200.webp)
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Chef de Mission confident as Team Philippines settles into Chengdu World Games
![Stephen Arapoc, president of Muay Thai PH, leads the team with pride and vision in Chengdu. [photo credit: Stephen Arapoc Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/469480336_9305262092839775_6676012236626696315_n-400x200.jpg)
Stephen Arapoc expresses strong belief in Team Philippines’ medal chances as the full delegation arrives for the 2025 Chengdu World Games.
ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles complete thrilling reverse sweep to enter PVL On Tour quarterfinals
![Chinnie Arroyo powers ZUS Coffee with 21 points to complete a stunning comeback [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Zus-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Chinnie-Arroyo-8773-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee stunned Choco Mucho with a reverse sweep to claim the final PVL On Tour quarterfinal slot, proving once again their grit in five-set battles.
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Akari charges into PVL quarterfinals with sweep of short-handed Petro Gazz
![Ivy Lacsina delivers in the clutch! 16 points and the game-sealing blows to carry Akari forward. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Petro-Gazz-vs.-Akari-Ivy-Lacsina-8377-400x200.jpg)
Akari swept Petro Gazz in straight sets to secure a Premier Volleyball League On Tour quarterfinal berth, showcasing depth, grit, and growing chemistry.