Kayla Sanchez nets two silver medals in SEA Games swimming
![Fresh off a historic relay gold, Sanchez keeps the momentum going with two more podium finishes. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Sanchez-Kayla-1-400x200.jpg)
Kayla Sanchez added two silver medals to her SEA Games haul after strong showings in the 50m backstroke and 200m freestyle events in Bangkok.
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Alas Pilipinas falls to Thailand in SEA Games opener
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Alas Pilipinas absorbed a straight-sets loss to Thailand in its opening match at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games on Thursday in Bangkok.
IOC launches targeted dialogue with Asuncion, Bangkok and Santiago for 2030 Youth Olympic Games
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The IOC has advanced Asuncion, Bangkok and Santiago to targeted dialogue for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games as it begins shaping major reforms around the event’s future.
Thompson surges into Saudi Open lead as Asian Tour card race heats up
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Jack Thompson fired a seven-under 65 to seize the Saudi Open lead and boost his bid to retain his Asian Tour card.
Finnegan captures SEA Games vault gold after scoring mix-up delays result
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Aleah Finnegan secured the women’s vault gold at the SEA Games despite a scoring error that briefly put her result in doubt.
Pino’s hat trick powers Filipinas to SEA Games semifinals after 6-0 rout of Malaysia
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Alex Pino fired a historic hat trick as the Filipinas crushed Malaysia, 6-0, to clinch a SEA Games semifinal berth and seal a milestone for Philippine football.
Baricuatro leads PH boxing squad to eight assured SEA Games medals
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Jay Brian Baricuatro’s dominant quarterfinal win pushed the Philippines to eight assured boxing medals at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
Custodio and Roxas power Philippine jiu jitsu campaign with two SEA Games golds
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Kimberly Custodio and Dean Roxas delivered strong performances to claim two gold medals in jiu jitsu ne-waza at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
Islay Bomogao leads Philippine Muay team at SEA Games in Bangkok
Islay Bomogao, the country’s top-ranked -45kg Muay Thai fighter, leads the Philippine Muay Thai team at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, aiming to add to the nation’s medal haul.
PH ambassador welcomes Team Philippines ahead of SEA Games campaign
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Philippine Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes hosted a welcome reception for the country’s delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, expressing full support and encouragement ahead of the competition.