Leo Lopefranco defends title at 2026 PRA Indoor meet, leads winners
![Rowers compete at the 2026 PRA Indoor Meet in UP Diliman. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/658564448_1386734586823081_7974729480457367204_n-400x200.jpg)
Leo Lope Franco leads winners at the 2026 PRA Indoor Meet as top rowers shine in UP Diliman competition.
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Joanie Delgaco sees PH rowing surge, PRA meet draws 100 entries
![Joanie Delgaco (middle) joins fellow national athletes at the 2026 PRA Indoor Meet. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/660614236_1386734473489759_3130321440498586652_n-400x200.jpg)
Olympian Joanie Delgaco highlights the rapid growth of Philippine rowing as participation surges in the 2026 PRA Indoor Meet.
Asian Beach Games return in Sanya as Philippines backs sports tourism push
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The Asian Beach Games make a long-awaited comeback this summer in Sanya, China, aligning with the Philippines’ growing push for sports tourism and global hosting ambitions.
Global surfers converge for WSL La Union International Pro
Nearly 120 longboarders from 24 nations are competing at Urbiztondo Beach in the World Surf League La Union International Pro, a key qualifier for the 2026 Longboard Tour.
Australians sweep WSL world junior championships in La Union
![DANE HENRY (left) and Isla Huppatz. [photo credit: WSL/Cait Miers]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Isla-Huppatz-AUS-and-Dane-Henry-AUS_WSL-_-Cait-Miers-400x200.png)
Australians Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry conquered tricky conditions at Urbiztondo Beach to win the 2025 WSL World Junior Championships Philippines in La Union.
World Junior Championships ignite La Union surf showdown
![Junior surfers take on powerful waves at Urbiztondo Beach in La Union. [photo credit: Cait Miers/WSL]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/wsl-world-junior-la-union-400x200.png)
The world’s top junior surfers descended on La Union as the 2026 WSL World Junior Championships opened with high energy, elite talent, and title dreams crashing into Urbiztondo’s demanding waves.
PH opens 2026 WSL pathway with historic La Union Longboard Pro
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The Philippines starts the year by hosting a first-of-its-kind World Surf League Longboard International Qualifying event in La Union, offering surfers a direct route to the 2026 WSL Longboard Tour.
Delgaco and Paraon row Philippines to 26th SEA Games gold
![Joanie Delgaco and Kristine Paraon celebrate after winning gold in the women’s 2,000-meter rowing event at the SEA Games in Rayong. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rowing-womens-double-sculls-Joanie-Delgaco-and-Kristine-Paraon-5-400x200.jpg)
Joanie Delgaco and Kristine Paraon captured the Philippines’ 26th gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games, defying expectations in a thrilling 2,000-meter rowing final in Rayong, Thailand.
Cathleya Casals to lead Philippine surfers at Baler International Pro QS 4000 and LQS 1000
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Thirteen-year-old Cathleya Casals headlines the Baler International Pro QS 4000 and LQS 1000 from November 17 to 23, putting Sabang Beach back on the world surfing map.
Ana Mae Alipayo surges as Siargao surfing star builds her own legacy
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Siargao’s Ana Mae Alipayo is carving her own path in Philippine surfing, combining world-class skill with a mission to uplift community, culture, and the sport’s future.