World No. 1 Sydney Sy returns to action at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila, as the Philippines eyes a strong medal run with home support and a full international field.
![PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president with kids from three Tagaytay City schools celebrate Olympic Day on Tuesday (June 23) at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design170-1024x538.png)
Future Olympians in the Making: More Than 500 Students Take Part in Massive Olympic Day Celebration in Tagaytay
More than 500 students from Tagaytay City schools took part in sports clinics during the Philippine Olympic Committee’s Olympic Day celebration at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. The event highlighted youth development and Olympic values through hands-on training in multiple sports.
Denice Zamboanga vacates ONE Women’s atomweight MMA world title
Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga has vacated the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship after giving birth, stepping away from competition to embrace motherhood while signaling a future return to the sport.
![After trailing by two sets, Czechia fought back to defeat the Dominican Republic in one of the most thrilling matches of the Pasig City leg of the VNL. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design161-1024x576.png)
Czechia Completes Reverse Sweep of Dominican Republic to Keep VNL Finals Hopes Alive
Czechia erased a two-set deficit to defeat the Dominican Republic in five sets, snapping its losing streak and boosting its Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals hopes.
![Team USA celebrates a point during their VNL match against Serbia in Pasig City. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design158-1024x576.png)
United States Extends Winning Run as Balanced Attack Downs Serbia in Four Sets
The United States rallied past Serbia in four sets to complete a clean sweep of the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Manila.
![Eala falls to Noskova in Berlin but leaves with another strong semifinal showing as her steady rise on the WTA Tour continues. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design157-1024x576.png)
Alex Eala’s Berlin Open Dream Ends as Linda Noskova Reaches First Grass-Court Final
Linda Noskova defeated Alexandra Eala in straight sets to reach her first grass-court final at the Berlin WTA event, halting the Filipina’s breakthrough run.
BRAVE CF Crown Changes Hands as Mohamed Said Maalem Dethrones Erko Jun in Slovenia
Mohamed Said Maalem stunned Erko Jun at BRAVE CF 106 to become the new light heavyweight champion, proving age is no barrier to greatness.
![Alexandra Eala during her quarterfinal match against Elina Svitolina. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design149-1024x576.png)
Alex Eala Stuns World No. 8 Elina Svitolina After Elena Rybakina Upset in Berlin
Alexandra Eala continued her dream run at the Berlin Tennis Open, upsetting World No. 8 Elina Svitolina to book a semifinal showdown against Linda Noskova.
![Serbia celebrates its straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic in the Volleyball Nations League. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design148-1024x576.png)
Anja Zubic Leads Serbia Past Dominican Republic After Back-to-Back Five-Set Heartbreaks
Serbia snapped its losing streak with a straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind a strong performance from Anja Zubic in the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City.
![Italy players celebrate during a Volleyball Nations League match. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design139-1024x576.png)
Defending Champion Italy Escapes Serbia Comeback Scare Ahead of Massive USA Showdown
Defending champion Italy overcame a resilient Serbia in five thrilling sets to improve to 5-1 in the Volleyball Nations League at the PhilSports Arena.