Just days into the new year, the Philippine Olympic Committee confirmed plans to host two major international events, securing the SEA Plus Youth Games in late 2027 and targeting the Asian Beach Games for early 2028 as part of a wider sports tourism push.
Tolentino pushes new SEA Plus Youth Games to fast-track Olympic-ready talent
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is leading the creation of the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games, a new grassroots multi-sport platform designed to prepare young athletes for the Asian Youth Games and the Youth Olympic Games.
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Omar Sy named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
International film star Omar Sy has been appointed ambassador of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, lending his voice to the first Olympic event ever staged on African soil.
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Tolentino sees brighter future for Philippine sports after Olympic gains
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed strong optimism for Filipino athletes, citing Olympic-sport success at the SEA Games and momentum heading into multiple global events.
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Meralco completes twice-to-win escape, grabs last Philippine Cup semis berth
Seventh-seeded Meralco finished a rare comeback from a twice-to-win hole, outlasting Rain or Shine to clinch the final semifinal seat in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Philippines’ Olympic sports success shines despite sixth-place SEA Games finish
Despite ending sixth overall at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, the Philippines quietly delivered one of its strongest performances in Olympic disciplines, matching regional leaders by percentage and signaling promise ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.
![One shot. One moment. Stephen Holt delivers as Ginebra books a semifinal showdown with San Miguel. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES231-1024x649.jpg)
Holt buries overtime buzzer-beater as Ginebra edges Converge, advances to semis
Stephen Holt delivered the biggest shot of the night, drilling a buzzer-beating three in overtime to send Barangay Ginebra past Converge and into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
![Jordan Heading and the Tropang 5G secure their spot in the semis with a big win. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES165-1024x555.jpg)
TNT Tropang 5G eye fourth straight finals after PBA Philippine Cup semis berth
TNT Tropang 5G defeated Magnolia Hotshots 118-109 Saturday to secure a PBA Philippine Cup semifinal slot, aiming for a fourth consecutive finals appearance.