![Sam Tiratira of Arellano during their game against Mapua. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Lady-Chiefs-vs-Lady-Cardinals-Samantha-Tiratira-400x200.jpg)
Arellano University rallied from two sets down to stun Mapua University in a five-set thriller at the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge opener.
![Al Bukharie Sali led all scorers with 12 points for the Golden Spikers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-UST-vs-Ateneo-Al-Bukharie-Sali-400x200.jpg)
The UST Golden Spikers swept Ateneo in their 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge opener, led by GBoy De Vega, JJ Macam, and Al Bukharie Sali.
Raph Trinidad advanced to the men’s cable wakeboard finals at the 2025 World Games, giving the Philippines a medal hope after a challenging day for other athletes.
![Dwight Ramos leads Gilas Pilipinas with 21 points in their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 win over Iraq. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cadrvficjqzx55p4zrcw-400x200.webp)
Gilas Pilipinas earned a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualification to Quarter-Finals with a gritty 66-57 victory over Iraq, led by Dwight Ramos’ 21 points.
![Agatha Wong performs her taijiquan routine during the women’s wushu competition at the 2025 World Games [photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agatha-Wong-Womens-Taijiquan-Taijijan-Final-Taijiquan05-400x200.jpg)
Agatha Wong placed eighth in taijiquan at the 2025 World Games and will aim for a stronger finish in the taijijian event later tonight in Chengdu.
![Rudzma Abubakar (second from left) with Team Philippines Chef de Mission Stephen Arapoc, PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, and Muay Thai head coach Billy Alumno. [[photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/53e96350-e7b8-41cd-914a-b50baa67d9f7-400x200.jpeg)
Rudzma Abubakar outclassed Ukrainian foe Anastasiia Mykhailenko to reach the women’s muay thai -48kg semifinals at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.
![Gilas Pilipinas fought back in the third quarter but falls short against New Zealand [FIBA.com] [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hexz68epmv9g6lxwxmyj-400x200.webp)
Gilas Pilipinas fell short in a comeback bid against New Zealand, absorbing a tough 94-86 loss in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup group stage.
![The PLDT High Speed Hitters celebrate after sweeping ZUS Coffee at the Philsports Arena. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Mika-Reyes-0257-400x200.jpg)
Savi Davison’s explosive return powered PLDT to a 25-21, 25-21, 25-19 sweep of ZUS Coffee and a semifinals ticket in the 2025 PVL On Tour.
![Erika Santos unleashes a crosscourt hit to seal Cignal’s straight-sets win over Akari in the PVL On Tour. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Cignal-vs.-Akari-Erika-Santos-9493-400x200.jpg)
Cignal HD Spikers overpowered Akari in straight sets, 25-20, 25-10, 28-26, to book a semifinal ticket in the 2025 PVL On Tour at the Philsports Arena.
The Philippine men’s floorball team opened its World Games campaign with a 12-2 loss to Latvia, setting sights on key matches vs Sweden and Switzerland.