PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the successful staging of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 and highlighted its importance in strengthening grassroots development and international opportunities for Filipino athletes.
Africa reached a landmark moment in BRAVE Combat Federation as Alex Lohoré, Nicholas Hwende, and Mohamed Said Maalem simultaneously held world championship gold, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in global mixed martial arts.
Hussein Loraña capped a remarkable campaign with a second gold medal, while Jessa Mae Roda and Rica Balderama also completed golden doubles as the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships concluded in New Clark City.
BRAVE Combat Federation has signed Bosnian mixed martial arts prospect Amil Tutić to an exclusive multi-fight contract following his impressive performances inside the promotion.
![JSKILLS and Pilipinas Aguilas earned spots in the World Finals in Manila. [Red Bull Content Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Red-Bull-Half-Court-National-Finals_Athlete_JSKILSS-Pilipinas-Aguilas_01-400x200.jpeg)
JSKILLS and Pilipinas Aguilas captured the men’s and women’s championships at the Red Bull Half Court 2026 Philippines National Finals, earning spots in the World Finals in Manila this December.
![Taichi Kho secured his second career Asian Tour victory in Morocco. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ISM_260614_IW_trophy_05497-400x200.jpg)
Hong Kong golfer Taichi Kho claimed his first International Series crown and second Asian Tour title after edging Bubba Watson by one shot at the International Series Morocco.
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Korea completed a dominant run in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup by defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets to capture the gold medal before a packed crowd in Candon City.
Hussein Loraña narrowly missed the national record in the men’s 800 meters while KG Mercuries stunned the field in the men’s 4×100-meter relay at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships.
![A 53-point masterpiece from Chris McCullough kept TNT's title hopes alive and sent the Commissioner’s Cup Finals the distance. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/720085534_1523196599190279_1970912103017763876_n-400x200.jpg)
Chris McCullough erupted for 53 points and 22 rebounds as TNT Tropang 5G defeated Barangay Ginebra to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
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PFL Africa launched its first event in Nigeria with a night of tournament action and showcase bouts, highlighted by Patrick Ocheme’s spectacular flying-knee knockout in Lagos.