Islay Bomogao, the country’s top-ranked -45kg Muay Thai fighter, leads the Philippine Muay Thai team at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, aiming to add to the nation’s medal haul.
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Philippine Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes hosted a welcome reception for the country’s delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, expressing full support and encouragement ahead of the competition.
![Gold for Adefuin, silver for Diesto — Team Philippines kicks off the Asian Youth Para Games in style. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PNVF-photo1-400x200.png)
Team Philippines started strong at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, with Raemond Adefuin and Mary Hannah Diesto winning gold and silver in para swimming, while the wheelchair basketball team secured three straight victories to reach the quarterfinals.
Chester Rabanal and Christian Pepito shift from wheelchair basketball to para powerlifting as they aim for podium finishes in their international debut at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai.
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Niel Valderama finally broke through at the Southeast Asian Games, claiming a bronze medal in the men’s cross-country eliminator on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Uzbekistan on Dec. 23 with BRAVE CF 103, featuring a high-stakes lightweight clash between Nozim Kalandarov and Rizwan Ali.
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India’s Saptak Talwar fired a bogey-free 64 to claim the first-round lead at the Saudi Open, while defending champion John Catlin and Jack Thompson are tied for second.
![Team Philippines fights back to clinch bronze in women’s tennis at SEA Games [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Shaira-Rivera-Womens-Team-Finals-Quarterfinals-1867-400x200.jpg)
Team Philippines overcame Vietnam, 2-1, in the women’s tennis team event at the 33rd SEA Games, guaranteeing a bronze medal and advancing to the semifinals in Nonthaburi.
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Ojay Fuentes placed fourth in the men’s canoe singles at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, while the Philippines’ canoe doubles team finished last, highlighting the squad’s need for a new generation of athletes.
![Ange Kouame powers through the defense for Gilas 3x3. [FIBA.com file photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_476-400x200.png)
Joseph Sedurifa sank the decisive two-pointer as Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men edged Malaysia, 21-19, to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.