The NBA and the global basketball community will mark World Basketball Day on Dec. 21 with youth clinics, digital campaigns and worldwide celebrations tied to the game’s YMCA roots.
![Marcial eyes gold against tough Indonesian contender while teammates face strong Thai opponents. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/096A6002-1024x685.jpg)
Filipino boxers gear up for gold, honor fallen teammates at SEA Games
Four Filipino boxers—Eumir Marcial, Flint Jara, Jay Brian Baricuatro, and Aira Villegas—prepare for gold medal matches at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games while carrying the memory of their fallen teammates.
![Albert Delos Santos during his silver-winning performance at the SEA Games, setting a new junior record. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2575-1024x683.jpeg)
Delos Santos’ silver shows promise for Philippine weightlifting future
Overcoming illness and pressure, Albert Delos Santos claimed silver and set a new junior record at the SEA Games, hinting at a bright future for Philippine weightlifting.
![Franklin Ferdie Yee anchors the Philippine team in the closing run. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2694-1024x683.jpeg)
Philippine mixed relay bags silver in SEA Games duathlon at Rayong
The Philippine mixed team relay surged late to secure a silver medal in the SEA Games duathlon, highlighted by strong middle and anchor legs in Rayong, Thailand.
![Blu Boys players celebrate after clinching the SEA Games gold medal. [POC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/600277095_1184365123859723_5712612841811222219_n-1024x576.jpg)
Blu Boys reclaim SEA Games men’s softball gold with shutout win over Singapore
The Philippine Blu Boys regained the SEA Games men’s softball crown after a dominant shutout victory over Singapore, powered by a masterful pitching performance in the final.
![Thirdy Ravena drives to the basket during the SEA Games men’s basketball semifinal. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2767-1024x683.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas survives Indonesia scare to reach SEA Games men’s basketball final
Gilas Pilipinas overcame a furious late rally by Indonesia to secure a narrow semifinal win and book a spot in the SEA Games men’s basketball gold-medal match.
![Alex Eala ends the year in gold after ruling the SEA Games women’s singles final. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2747-1024x776.jpeg)
Eala claims historic SEA Games tennis gold with dominant finals win
Alex Eala delivered a commanding straight-sets victory over Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew to secure her first SEA Games gold and end a long medal drought for Philippine women’s singles tennis.
![Big night from Kacey dela Rosa sends Gilas to the finals. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2703-1024x683.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas women reach SEA Games gold match after beating Indonesia
Gilas Pilipinas moved within one win of reclaiming SEA Games gold after pulling away from Indonesia in the women’s basketball semifinals in Bangkok.
![EJ Obiena celebrates after winning his fourth straight SEA Games pole vault gold. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/R6M25444-1024x683.jpg)
Philippine athletics closes SEA Games campaign with five golds, led by Obiena
The Philippine track and field team wrapped up the 33rd Southeast Asian Games with five gold medals, highlighted by EJ Obiena’s fourth straight pole vault title and a strong overall medal haul.
![Philippine players celebrate after winning the SEA Games women’s football gold medal in Chonburi. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2705-1024x683.jpeg)
Filipinas capture historic SEA Games football gold after shootout win over Vietnam
The Philippine women’s football team claimed its first Southeast Asian Games gold medal, edging Vietnam in a dramatic penalty shootout to complete another landmark chapter in its rapid rise.