![A tough day for Team Philippines, but the fight continues in Chengdu [photo credit: theworldgames.org]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-23-15-32-Kickboxing-at-The-World-Games-2025-Chengdu-Sichuan-Gymnasi…-Flickr-400x200.png)
Hergie Bacyadan missed out on a bronze medal in the women’s K1 -70kg despite dominating her Serbian foe, sparking controversy at the 2025 World Games.
The Philippine Sports Commission teams up with US-based Elite Link to launch a mobile app that will connect and showcase Filipino athletes worldwide.
Filipina billiards ace Chezka Centeno claimed silver in the women’s 10-ball at the World Games after a 6-7 loss to China’s Yu Han in a thrilling final.
![Kevin Quiambao leads Gilas Pilipinas with 17 points against Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 quarter-finals. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_371-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas’ FIBA Asia Cup 2025 run ended with an 84-60 quarter-final defeat to Australia, as the Boomers’ size and shooting proved too much to handle.
The Professional Fighters League debuts PFL Rewards, a blockchain-powered fan engagement platform in partnership with Futureverse and LiveLike.
The Siargao International 6000 Surfing Cup will bring top surfers worldwide from Oct. 23 to 31, marking the highest-ranking WSL event in the Philippines.
![Shaina Nitura soars for one of her 27 attack points in Adamson’s win over FEU. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VL-2025-WVT-ADU-vs-FEU_NITURA-Shaina-Marie-09005-400x200.jpg)
Shaina Nitura exploded for 28 points in her V-League debut, powering Adamson past FEU in a five-set showdown for its second straight win.
Chezka Centeno reached the 2025 World Games 10-ball semifinals, while the Philippines’ men’s floorball team routed China to end their campaign on a high.
![PLDT celebrates after sealing its first PVL Finals berth with a win over Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-PLDT-vs.-Creamline-8873-400x200.jpg)
PLDT rallied from a 1-2 set deficit to shock Creamline in the PVL On Tour semis, booking its first Finals berth and completing a seven-game sweep.
![CSB setter Chenae Basarte orchestrates the offense with 24 excellent sets. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VL-2025-WVT-Letran-vs-CSB_BASARTE-Chenae-08827-400x200.jpg)
The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers spoiled Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s debut under new coach Aleksi Lahteenimaki, winning 25-15, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20 in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.