![Xyz Ellen Rayco led the Filipinas with a match-high 19 points. [AVC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design224-400x200.png)
The Philippines boosted its hopes of qualifying for the FIVB U19 World Championship after defeating Iran in four sets to open its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign. Xyz Ellen Rayco starred as the young Filipinas earned a vital Pool C victory in Thailand.
The Philippines begins its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign against defending Asian youth champion Iran before facing Japan and Indonesia in a challenging group stage. Fresh off a bronze-medal finish at the Princess Cup, the young Filipinas aim to build on their recent success in Thailand.
BRAVE Combat Federation has confirmed the complete fight card for BRAVE CF 107, featuring Bulgarian star Kaloyan Kolev in the main event and a host of international matchups. The event takes place on August 1 at Burgas Arena in partnership with the Bulgarian Fight Agency.
![The men's and women's volleyball pools feature experienced national team players. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design217-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has unveiled the men’s and women’s Alas Pilipinas volleyball pools for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Veteran coaches Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa will continue leading the national teams as preparations intensify for September’s continental showcase.
Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala will return to Singapore this September as one of the headline players at the upgraded Singapore Tennis Open. The WTA World No. 32 will compete in the tournament’s first edition as a WTA 500 event, marking another milestone in her historic career.
The Philippine men’s football team has secured a surprise place at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games after India’s withdrawal opened a slot. The qualification means the Philippines will field both its men’s and women’s football teams while preparing its largest delegation in recent Asian Games history.
![Princess Aumagel Cortez smiles as she drapes the Philippine flag over her shoulders after clinching the 59kg women's class combat sambo gold in the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Saturday evening. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PSC_0560-1-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines announced itself as an emerging sambo powerhouse after winning three gold medals at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila. Led by Aislinn Agnes Yap, Jomary Torres and Aumagel Princess Cortez, the host nation delivered its best-ever campaign against some of the region’s strongest competitors.
BRAVE Combat Federation has added a pivotal heavyweight clash to BRAVE CF 107 as Ukrainian finisher Danylo Voievodkin meets former title challenger Grégory ‘Robson’ Robinet in Burgas, Bulgaria. Both fighters enter the contest determined to revive their championship ambitions.
![Alas Pilipinas is staying the course for the 2026 Asian Games! The POC has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the men's and women's player pools for Aichi-Nagoya. [PVL photos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design209-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the 36-player Alas Pilipinas pool for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
![AJ McKee reminded everyone why he's among the world's elite, while Liz Carmouche moved another step closer to championship gold at PFL San Diego. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design207-400x200.png)
PFL San Diego delivered major shake-ups across four divisions as AJ McKee ended Salamat Isbulaev’s unbeaten run, Liz Carmouche earned a title shot, and Alexander Shabliy and Rob Wilkinson secured dominant victories.