The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann said on Friday that the return of the Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG) will be on December 17 to 22 this year.
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Jhanlo “The Machine” Sangiao absorbed the first blemish to his erstwhile immaculate record, falling to Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Aug. 5 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
For hoop fans, this is best known as the celebrated comeback win of the Wranglers who were trailing by four, 94-90, with 16 seconds left in regulation.
As the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 sweeps the Philippines in the next few weeks, FIBA global partner and mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is giving Filipino basketball fans the chance to witness and experience this historic sports event, live and exclusive.
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Gaganjeet Bhullar’s record in the Mandiri Indonesia Open is second to none. He clinched the title for a record third-time last year.
The Philippines, Senegal and Iran will test their mettle against each other in a series of games at the 2023 Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in China.
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Mhicaela Belen and Alyssa Solomon will lead a National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs-laden national team that will see action in the Southeast Asia Volleyball League (V.League) women’s tournament set this weekend in Vietnam.
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The Philippines extended Vietnam to a thrilling five-setter before yielding to the visitors as Indonesia scraped past Thailand to rule the second leg of the Southeast Asia Volleyball League (V.League) before a big and appreciative crowd at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna on Sunday night, July 30.
![Norway whipped the Philippines, 6-0, ending the Filipinas 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign. [photo credit: FIFA Women's World Cup Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot_2438-400x200.png)
The top two officials of the Philippine Football Federation on Monday, July 31, expressed their pride and thanks to the Filipinas, the national women’s football team, for uniting the nation and Filipinos worldwide for their memorable and historic outing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
![Goalie Olivia McDaniel (left) leads the other Filipinas in saluting the crowd after their upset of the Ferns. With her are: Sofia Harrison (second from left), Ryley Bugay, Isabella Flanigan and Quinley Quezada. [contributed photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/filipinassalutecrowdpix-400x200.jpg)
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed optimism on a strong performance by the Filipinas in the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in September.