The Philippine Sports Commission is bringing Batang Pinoy 2025 to General Santos City from October 25 to 30, expecting 15,000 young athletes nationwide in 27 sports.
PFL Africa 1 hits GrandWest Arena in Cape Town on July 19, with tickets going on sale May 22. Featuring elite African talent and a historic Champions Series card, the event marks a monumental step for MMA on the continent.
Pavel Dailidko defended his BRAVE CF Heavyweight Title with a TKO win, while Alex Lohoré earned a title shot in a dramatic finish at BRAVE CF 94. The Geneva event thrilled fans with finishes across eight explosive bouts.
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Al Ahli Tripoli shattered the BAL single-game scoring record with 115 points against Nairobi City Thunder, while Rwanda’s APR cruised past MBB to stay unbeaten in the Nile Conference. Both teams now eye crucial matchups on Tuesday in Kigali.
The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation returns to Hong Kong with fierce determination, facing over 190 international teams in the 2025 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. A packed carnival lineup will accompany the races from May 31 to June 8 along Victoria Harbour.
Filipino standouts Jean Claude Saclag and Marwin Quirante are back in action at ONE Friday Fights 109 on May 23. The rescheduled matchups mark their return following the cancellation of their original bouts in March.
FIP Silver Reap Manila becomes Southeast Asia’s largest international padel event with 128 players from 20+ countries competing in Bonifacio Global City. Hosted by the Philippine Padel Association and Asia Padel Events, the historic tournament runs from May 21–25, 2025.
![Pieter Prinsloo of MBB at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda [Armand Lenoir, BAL/Getty Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/7dcffcf24cae0686e569b5e69e338e90-400x200.jpg)
Jean-Jacques Boissy’s record-breaking 24 three-pointers powered Al Ahli Tripoli to victory over MBB in the BAL Nile Conference opener.
UP Cebu supports the launch of V-League Visayas, advocating for inclusive sports development beyond Metro Manila.
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Deanna Wong dominates fan voting to win Fan Favorite at the Pilipinas Live PVL Awards, while fans also choose the Game of the Year and Fair Play honoree.