![Dhenver John Castillo celebrates after clinching silver in boys’ foil windsurfing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dhenver-Castillo-6-400x200.jpeg)
Dhenver John Castillo delivered another major international result for Team Philippines after securing silver in boys’ foil windsurfing at the 6th Asian Beach Games, reinforcing the country’s strong medal push in Sanya, China.
The iconic Cloud 9 Towers in Siargao are being renovated ahead of a major international surfing competition.
![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.
![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.
![JOURNALISTS are taken to a tour of the Tianya Haijiao Ring Theater which will be the venue of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 6th Sanya Asian Beach Games [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ring-Theater--400x200.jpg)
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.
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.
![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.
![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.
![Filipino surfers gear up to compete against elite international longboarders on home waves. [WSL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/la-union_WSL-Photo-400x200.png)
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.
![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.