![Jude Garcia [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-2024-Final-Cignal-vs.-Criss-Cross-Jude-Garcia-6121-400x200.jpg)
The 2024 Spikers’ Turf season celebrated rising stars and thrilling matches, with Jude Garcia and Louie Ramirez dominating the spotlight. As the league wraps up another successful year, its focus shifts to supporting the Philippine National Volleyball Federation for the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship.
![POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino waves the country’s colors during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics last August. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cong-bambol1-400x200.png)
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino outlines a packed 2025 calendar, aiming to build on the historic successes of 2024 as the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics begins.
![Kyungnam Kang [Picture by Paul Lakatos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ATQS_241219_KYUNGNAM_KANG_039-400x200.jpg)
Veteran golfer Kyungnam Kang shines at the Asian Tour Qualifying School, taking a three-shot lead with a 40-foot birdie putt and eagle on the back nine in Hua Hin, Thailand.
The Professional Fighters League unveils the Road to Dubai Champions Series undercard, featuring top fighters from the UAE and global MMA stars. Headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes, the event promises thrilling action.
![Jack Thompson [Picture by Paul Lakatos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ATQS_241218_JACK_THOMPSON_013-400x200.jpg)
Australian Jack Thompson takes the lead at the 2025 Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage after carding a second-round 66, continuing his strong performance at Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand.
Former BRAVE CF champion Mohammad Fakhreddine challenges Light Heavyweight titleholder Erko Jun after a victorious return at BRAVE CF 92, setting the stage for an epic 2025 clash.
![PSC and DPWH - NCR signed the memorandum of agreement at the RMSC's Conference Room. The officials attended from the both parties were (L-R) PSC Engineering and Maintenance Office Head Engr. Maria Victoria T. Moya, Sports Facilities Division Acting Chief Julia G. Llanto, Executive Director Paulo Francisco C. Tatad, Accounting Division Chief Atty. Erik Jean Mayores, Chairman Richard E. Bachmann, DPWH - NRC Regional Director Engr. Loreta M. Malaluan, DPWH - SMDE OIC Engr. Manny B. Bulasan, MM1DEO Asst. District Engineer Engr. Lamberto C. De Leon, and DPWH - SMDE OIC Asst. District Engineer Engr. Brian B. Briones. [PCO photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0Q6A2773-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine Sports Commission and DPWH ink a deal for major upgrades to the PhilSports Complex and Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, ensuring state-of-the-art facilities for national athletes.
![UST's Khy Progella tries to score off NU's Kizil Doren Quijote. [BVR PHOTO]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KP1_4931-400x200.jpg)
UST’s Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella showcased resilience to defeat NU’s Honey Grace Cordero and Kizil Doren Quijote in a thrilling 21-19, 21-19 final, securing the gold medal at the PNVF Beach Volleyball Invitational.
![The Cignal HD Spikers celebrate their 8th Spikers’ Turf championship after a dominant season sweep. [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-2024-Final-Cignal-vs.-Criss-Cross-6705-400x200.jpg)
Fresh off their dominant Spikers’ Turf Invitational title, the Cignal HD Spikers, led by coach Dexter Clamor, remain hungry for more championships. With a winning culture built on discipline and teamwork, Cignal is already preparing for the next season.
Pakistani MMA star Rizwan Ali delivered on his promise of a first-round knockout over Srikant Sekhar at BRAVE CF 92 in Bahrain, extending his undefeated streak to 9-0. Indian MMA pioneer Sekhar announced his retirement after the fight, ending a 13-year career.