![Vanchai Luangnitikul fired a 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Mandiri Indonesia Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed145.jpg)
Thai golfer Vanchai Luangnitikul carded a seven-under-par 65 to grab the first-round lead at the US$500,000 Mandiri Indonesia Open at Pondok Indah Golf Course.
![Savi Davison powers PLDT with 26 points in their PVL Invitational sweep. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Savi-Davison-0250-1024x683.jpg)
PLDT completes sweep after rallying past ZUS Coffee in PVL Invitational
PLDT shook off a sluggish start to defeat ZUS Coffee in four sets and complete a 5-0 sweep in the PVL Invitational prelims, heading into the finals.
![Nagisa Komatsuda led with 21 points and solid reception for Kobe Shinwa. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Nagisa-Komatsuda-9686-1024x683.jpg)
Kobe Shinwa holds off Cignal rally in PVL Invitational thriller
Kobe Shinwa survived Cignal’s late surge, escaping with a 25-7, 25-18, 19-25, 27-25 win to stay in PVL Invitational semifinal contention.
![PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino observes the competitions with Thailand Cycling Association president General Decha Hemkasri at the Suphan Buri Velodrome. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cong-bambol_general-decha-1024x595.png)
Tolentino observes Track Asia Cup ahead of Tagaytay’s Asian cycling debut
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is in Thailand to observe the 2025 Track Asia Cup as the Philippines readies to host the Asian Cycling Confederation Track Championships in Tagaytay next March.
![Retamar focused on the team’s World Championship preparations. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G3-Owa-Retamar-9124-1024x683.jpg)
Joshua Retamar, Alas Pilipinas gear up for FIVB Men’s World Championship after European training camp
Joshua “Owa” Retamar and Alas Pilipinas gained key experience against European teams in Morocco, Romania, and Portugal ahead of their historic FIVB Men’s World Championship debut.
![Ezkrima Philippines’ medalists Beverly and Rodolfo Alarcon proudly display their medals in Tokyo. [photo credit: Ezkrima Philippines]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1000002497-1024x639.jpg)
Ezkrima Philippines earns 3 medals at Tokyo International Fencing Competition 2025
Ezkrima Philippines delivered a strong campaign at the 1st Tokyo International Fencing Competition 2025, winning 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze.
Amin Ayoub faces Donovan Desmae in PFL Europe Nantes co-main event
PFL Europe Nantes takes place on September 26 at Zenith Nantes Metropole, featuring Amin Ayoub vs Donovan Desmae in the Lightweight co-main event.
Mandiri Indonesia Open 2025 kicks off at Pondok Indah with Lewton defending title
The Mandiri Indonesia Open returns to Jakarta from August 28-31, 2025, featuring top Asian Tour stars including Steve Lewton, Jazz Janewattananond, and Ryan Peake.
![Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa 2024 group [photo [photo credit: NBA]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ada4f613f6ccc2994646dbcfe3ebe27f.jpg)
Basketball Without Borders Africa 2025: Top young players gather in Kigali
The NBA and FIBA bring 60 top high-school-age players from across Africa to Kigali, Rwanda, for the 21st Basketball Without Borders Africa camp.
PFL Africa Semifinals set for Kigali as Rwanda hosts historic MMA event
The PFL Africa Semifinals come to Rwanda’s BK Arena on October 18, featuring elite fighters in Featherweight, Bantamweight, Welterweight, and Heavyweight action.