![Dwight Ramos leads Gilas Pilipinas with 21 points in their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 win over Iraq. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cadrvficjqzx55p4zrcw-1024x683.webp)
Gilas Pilipinas earned a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualification to Quarter-Finals with a gritty 66-57 victory over Iraq, led by Dwight Ramos’ 21 points.
![Agatha Wong performs her taijiquan routine during the women’s wushu competition at the 2025 World Games [photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agatha-Wong-Womens-Taijiquan-Taijijan-Final-Taijiquan05-1024x556.jpg)
Agatha Wong finishes eighth in taijiquan, eyes redemption in taijijian at World Games
Agatha Wong placed eighth in taijiquan at the 2025 World Games and will aim for a stronger finish in the taijijian event later tonight in Chengdu.
![Rudzma Abubakar (second from left) with Team Philippines Chef de Mission Stephen Arapoc, PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, and Muay Thai head coach Billy Alumno. [[photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/53e96350-e7b8-41cd-914a-b50baa67d9f7-1024x815.jpeg)
Rudzma Abubakar advances to semis after dominant win in women’s muay thai at World Games
Rudzma Abubakar outclassed Ukrainian foe Anastasiia Mykhailenko to reach the women’s muay thai -48kg semifinals at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.
![Gilas Pilipinas fought back in the third quarter but falls short against New Zealand [FIBA.com] [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hexz68epmv9g6lxwxmyj-1024x683.webp)
New Zealand fends off late Gilas Pilipinas rally in FIBA Asia Cup group stage
Gilas Pilipinas fell short in a comeback bid against New Zealand, absorbing a tough 94-86 loss in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup group stage.
![The PLDT High Speed Hitters celebrate after sweeping ZUS Coffee at the Philsports Arena. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Mika-Reyes-0257-1024x682.jpg)
PLDT clinches PVL On Tour semifinal berth with Davison’s return
Savi Davison’s explosive return powered PLDT to a 25-21, 25-21, 25-19 sweep of ZUS Coffee and a semifinals ticket in the 2025 PVL On Tour.
![Erika Santos unleashes a crosscourt hit to seal Cignal’s straight-sets win over Akari in the PVL On Tour. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Cignal-vs.-Akari-Erika-Santos-9493-1024x682.jpg)
Cignal crushes Akari to reach PVL On Tour semifinals
Cignal HD Spikers overpowered Akari in straight sets, 25-20, 25-10, 28-26, to book a semifinal ticket in the 2025 PVL On Tour at the Philsports Arena.
Team Philippines falls to Latvia in floorball opener at World Games
The Philippine men’s floorball team opened its World Games campaign with a 12-2 loss to Latvia, setting sights on key matches vs Sweden and Switzerland.
![Team Philippines athletes light up the opening ceremony at Tianfu International Convention Center. [photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Opening-Ceremony-Parade-Nation-Philippines05-1024x620.jpg)
Agatha Wong headlines Day 1 of World Games campaign for Team Philippines
Wushu ace Agatha Wong kicks off Team Philippines’ medal bid in the World Games, while athletes from wakeboarding, muay thai, and floorball also see action.
![Filipino athletes arrive in Chengdu ahead of the anticipated World Games opening festivities. [Philippine Olympic Committee photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/528389792_1079082581054645_2032869089948221718_n-1024x768.jpg)
Philippines set to parade at 2025 World Games opening in Chengdu
The Philippines is set to participate in the opening of the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, with Agatha Wong and Raph Trinidad leading the national delegation in a celebration of heritage and modernity.
Joshua Pacio challenges Yuya Wakamatsu for flyweight title at ONE 173
ONE Strawweight Champion Joshua Pacio moves up to face Flyweight king Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 173 in Tokyo, aiming to make history as the first Filipino two-division MMA World Champion.