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 leads the Philippines’ medal hopes in wushu as she competes in the Asian Games women’s taijiquan and taijijian events. [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.
![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.