![Team Philippines athletes light up the opening ceremony at Tianfu International Convention Center. [photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Opening-Ceremony-Parade-Nation-Philippines05-400x200.jpg)
Wushu ace Agatha Wong kicks off Team Philippines’ medal bid in the World Games, while athletes from wakeboarding, muay thai, and floorball also see action.
![Filipino athletes arrive in Chengdu ahead of the anticipated World Games opening festivities. [Philippine Olympic Committee photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/528389792_1079082581054645_2032869089948221718_n-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines is set to participate in the opening of the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, with Agatha Wong and Raph Trinidad leading the national delegation in a celebration of heritage and modernity.
ONE Strawweight Champion Joshua Pacio moves up to face Flyweight king Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 173 in Tokyo, aiming to make history as the first Filipino two-division MMA World Champion.
![Tough opener for Gilas Pilipinas. Despite late pushes, Chinese Taipei pulls off a wire-to-wire win. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/zpl8ssbt1jlrvg9jsx1g-400x200.webp)
Chinese Taipei rode a strong first quarter and a 34-point performance from Chen Ying-Chun to defeat the Philippines, 95-87, in their Group D opener at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
![Stephen Arapoc, president of Muay Thai PH, leads the team with pride and vision in Chengdu. [photo credit: Stephen Arapoc Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/469480336_9305262092839775_6676012236626696315_n-400x200.jpg)
Stephen Arapoc expresses strong belief in Team Philippines’ medal chances as the full delegation arrives for the 2025 Chengdu World Games.
![Chinnie Arroyo powers ZUS Coffee with 21 points to complete a stunning comeback [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Zus-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Chinnie-Arroyo-8773-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee stunned Choco Mucho with a reverse sweep to claim the final PVL On Tour quarterfinal slot, proving once again their grit in five-set battles.
NBA Africa opens applications for the second Triple-Double Accelerator to support tech-focused startups across sport and creative industries in Africa.
![Ivy Lacsina delivers in the clutch! 16 points and the game-sealing blows to carry Akari forward. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Petro-Gazz-vs.-Akari-Ivy-Lacsina-8377-400x200.jpg)
Akari swept Petro Gazz in straight sets to secure a Premier Volleyball League On Tour quarterfinal berth, showcasing depth, grit, and growing chemistry.
Red Bull Half Court is back in the Philippines, kicking off high-energy 3-on-3 streetball qualifiers in Davao, Cebu, and Manila this August to October 2025.
![Agatha Wong and Raph Trinidad will carry the flag for PH at the World Games opening. [photo credit: Philippine Olympic Committee Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/515070045_1078101514486085_9168816915747887152_n-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines sends a powerhouse 47-strong delegation of elite athletes to the 2025 Chengdu World Games, featuring seasoned champs and young standouts.