The Philippines is gearing up for a chess-packed November, with three international tournaments offering titles, FIDE norms, and prize money across Ozamiz and Quezon City.
Hidilyn Diaz’s Zamboanga gym receives new equipment as the PSC strengthens grassroots weightlifting and backs the next generation of athletes.
Stephen Loman returns to BRAVE CF after five years to face Lasha Abramishvili at the historic Pula Arena in Croatia on Sept. 5.
NBA House Philippines 2026 brings Jason Kidd, Lauren Jackson and free basketball experiences to Makati on Aug. 29 and 30.
The inaugural Asian Speed Cubing Championships will offer a $100,000 prize pool when AMSA stages the event from Jan. 21-24, 2027.
![Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella lead the Philippines to a historic 1-2 finish in Busan. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design519-400x200.png)
Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella beat Rondina and Pons in Busan for a historic 1-2 Philippine finish at the Beach Pro Tour Futures.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls celebrate their 15th-place finish in Santiago, Chile. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design518-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls rallied past Czechia to finish 15th at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, the best world finish by a Philippine team.
World Wellness Weekend celebrates its 10th anniversary with more than 20,000 free wellness experiences across 187 countries from Sept. 18-20.
![Jade Disquitado anchors NU's attack and defense in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design515-400x200.png)
National University swept La Salle to take the solo lead in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind another strong showing from its Alas Pilipinas players.
![Dave Lardizabal leads Letran's offensive effort against UST. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design514-400x200.png)
Letran defeated UST in four sets as 38 errors proved costly for the Golden Spikers in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.