![Fabio Azevedo announces the Philippines as the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship host at MOA Arena. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-28-at-6.44.53-PM-400x200.png)
FIVB president Fabio Azevedo and Brazilian icon Leila Barros confirmed that the Philippines will host the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship, part of a seven-year volleyball development plan.
![Rattanon Wannasrichan after securing the 2025 Mercuries Taiwan Masters. [photo credit: Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/unnamed168-400x200.jpg)
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan held his nerve to capture the US$1 million Mercuries Taiwan Masters, securing his third Asian Tour crown with a steady final-round 73.
The Professional Fighters League has unveiled the full lineup for the first-ever PFL Africa Semifinals in Kigali, Rwanda, headlined by Patrick Ocheme vs. Abdoul Razac Sankara and Nkosi Ndebele vs. Simbarashe Hokonya.
![Mohammad Alaqraa celebrates after a stunning 21-second TKO win in the semifinals. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10-Mohammad-Alaqraa-vs-Ayman-Galal-8346-400x200.jpg)
Kuwait’s Mohammad Alaqraa, Iraq’s Mohammad Fahmi, and Egypt’s Islam Reda booked their spots in the 2025 PFL MENA Finals following a thrilling night of semifinal action in Riyadh.
![Rattanon Wannasrichan studies a putt during the third round of the Mercuries Taiwan Masters. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ygdr_250921_Rattanon_Wannasrichan_AM01-400x200.jpg)
Rattanon Wannasrichan and Atiruj Winaicharoenchai hold a three-shot lead at six-under heading into the final round of the Mercuries Taiwan Masters, with Thai players crowding the top of the leaderboard.
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A new study shows Sultan Ibrahim Stadium as the most dominant football venue in Asia-Pacific for 2024-2025, leading attendance metrics across the region.
The 2025 PFL MENA Season reaches its semifinal stage in Riyadh, featuring Mohammad Alaqraa, Ayman Galal, Mohsen Mohammadseifi, and Mohammad Fahmi in high-stakes clashes to determine the finalists.
![Atiruj Winaicharoenchai during round two of the Mercuries Taiwan Masters. [photo credit: Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/unnamed163-400x200.jpg)
Thailand’s Atiruj Winaicharoenchai birdied three of his last four holes to grab a two-shot lead heading into the weekend at the Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
PFL Europe Nantes delivered a thrilling night of MMA action, with Amin Ayoub and Boris Mbarga Atangana scoring emphatic wins, while the Lightweight and Bantamweight finals were confirmed for PFL Lyon in December.
![PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio (center) pledged his full backing for the upcoming Manila leg of the International Series during a courtesy visit on Tuesday by key tournament officials (L-R): Jordan Lam, Tournament Director Pat Janssen, International Series Head Rahul Singh, and Migs Almeda. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/viber_image_2025-09-24_10-39-49-803-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines will host the INTERNATIONAL SERIES for the first time in October, as Miguel Tabuena takes on LIV GOLF champions Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club.