![PH medalists in para swimming, from left, Bladimir Sebastian Gonzales, Ric Daniel Pasadilla, Raemond Adefuin, Mary Hannah Diesto, and (front) Zach Lucas Obsioma. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/c8b20a6d-85d5-4936-afc4-fc8c3490793f-400x200.jpeg)
Team Philippines continued its medal rush at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai as young para swimmers and para athletes delivered golds across multiple venues.
![Cris Cyborg and Sara Collins make weight for the women’s featherweight title fight. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251212175233-_85A5073-JP-400x200.jpg)
All bouts are official after successful weigh-ins ahead of PFL Lyon, with Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira set for the heavyweight crown and Cris Cyborg cleared for another title defense.
The Professional Fighters League is set to host its inaugural event in Spain, with Costello van Steenis defending his Middleweight World Title against Fabian Edwards in Madrid.
Jack Thompson and Bjorn Hellgren finished tied for the lead at 18-under with one round left in the Saudi Open, setting up an exciting showdown for the Asian Tour season finale.
![Hokett Delos Santos powers through the 1,500 meters to secure decathlon gold for the Philippines. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Awarding-Hokket-Delos-Santos_Gold-Decathlon-Mens-4118-400x200.jpg)
John Cabang Tolentino and Hokett Delos Santos starred for the Philippines, claiming gold in the men’s 110m hurdles and decathlon at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
![Filipino BMX rider Patrick Coo earns first SEA Games medal in men’s time trial. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MGAL5451-400x200.jpg)
Patrick Coo earned his first Southeast Asian Games podium finish, taking bronze in the BMX men’s time trial in Bangkok while Thailand secured a 1-2 finish.
![CJ Cansino scores a game-high 22 points to lead Meralco past Phoenix Super LPG, keeping playoff hopes alive. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES347-400x200.jpg)
The Meralco Bolts secured a key 88-78 win over Phoenix Super LPG, marking back-to-back victories and keeping their PBA Philippine Cup playoff hopes alive.
![Jayson David leads Ginebra with 16 points as the team dominates Terrafirma. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1038-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel cruised past Terrafirma, 108-77, to claim their third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup and prepare for upcoming games in Bahrain.
![Tolentino clears the final hurdle en route to gold at the Supachalasai National Stadium. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/John-Christopher-Cabang_Gold-110m-Hurdles-2935-400x200.jpg)
John Cabang Tolentino set a new SEA Games record in the men’s 110m hurdles, securing the Philippines’ first athletics gold, while Jeralyn Rodriguez earned bronze in the women’s 400m.
![Cruz shares the top podium spot with Malaysia’s Muhammad Sharul Aimy. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Gymnastics-John-Ivan-Cruz-co-Gold-with-Malaysia-in-Vault-Apparatus-8113-400x200.jpg)
Filipino gymnast John Ivan Cruz won the vault apparatus gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after a successful protest, sharing the top podium spot with Malaysia’s Muhammad Sharul Aimy.