![THE Alas Pilipinas girls team are a cheerful bunch—and so ar the Filipino fans in the background—after their victory over Iran. They are (front row, from lef) Nadeth Herbon, Megan Hernandez, Kimberly Peralta, Jhenica Sadia, Mischa Ambrocio, Princess Sajulga and Frances Ramos; and (back row, from (left) Hannah Grace De Luna (PT), Lerma Giron (assistant coach, Madele Gale, Xyz Rayco, Edwin Leyva (head coach), Oliver Balse (assistant Coach), Merish Beltran, Resty Jane Olaguir and Kristel Mirasol. [photo credit: PNVF]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/alas-U16-1024x992.png)
Alas Pilipinas U16 faces undefeated Chinese Taipei as the young national squad looks to continue its historic run in the Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball Championship.
![The Philippines ruled Asian youth basketball for 10 years, but China broke the streak in 1980 with a hard-fought finals victory. [photo credit: PH Sports Bureau Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/196586132_946422879487739_2563068651815666081_n.jpg)
Recalling when China ended PH’s Asian Youth Basketball Championship reign
China ended the Philippines’ decade-long dominance at the 1980 Asian Youth Basketball Championships with a 94-84 win in the final, halting the Filipinos’ impressive youth basketball reign.
Omega unveils countdown clock as Dakar marks one year to Youth Olympic Games
Omega kicked off the final year of preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with the unveiling of the official countdown clock in Senegal’s capital.
Sabalenka opens WTA Finals bid with commanding win over Paolini
Aryna Sabalenka powered past Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to kick off her WTA Finals campaign in Riyadh, leaning on her serve and composure to secure a strong opening victory.
Muhammad Mokaev seeks first World Title in emotional Bahrain return at BRAVE 100
Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev returns to Bahrain at BRAVE 100 with a chance to claim his first World Title, chasing history in the country where his journey began.
Ayo mascot unveiled as Dakar 2026 celebrates one year to go
Senegal revealed Ayo, a lion symbolizing joy and youth, as the official Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games mascot during a ceremony in Dakar marking one year before the event.
Team Philippines youth athletes rewarded with record cash bonuses, new phones after Asian Youth Games haul
Team Philippines’ young standouts received unprecedented cash incentives and top-tier smartphones after surpassing medal expectations at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
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Philippines rises as key NBA market as full-season streaming era begins
The NBA’s 2025-26 season marks a major milestone for Filipino fans, with every game now available live as the league strengthens its digital presence in the Philippines.
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Villados steps up as Criss Cross’ lead setter in unbeaten Spikers’ Turf start
With Ish Polvorosa sidelined, Adrian Villados has risen to the challenge, steering Criss Cross to a 3-0 start and earning Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week honors.
Hamza Kooheji embraces Bahrain pride ahead of BRAVE CF 100 title shot
Bahrain’s own Hamza Kooheji enters BRAVE CF 100 with the weight of history, pride, and a nation behind him as he challenges for the bantamweight world title in Isa Town.