A new Les Mills global report reveals that “Most Valuable Participants” (MVPs) attend gyms more often, stay longer, refer more friends, and deliver significantly higher lifetime value than other members, offering operators a clear strategy for sustainable growth.
Nemesis to represent Philippines at Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 World Finals
After winning the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals in Cebu, Cebuana street dancer Sam Rivera — known in battles as “Nemesis” — will represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 World Finals at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Oct. 11–12.
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Philippines to host 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship
FIVB president Fabio Azevedo and Brazilian icon Leila Barros confirmed that the Philippines will host the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship, part of a seven-year volleyball development plan.
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Rattanon Wannasrichan seals Taiwan Masters title despite late bogey
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan held his nerve to capture the US$1 million Mercuries Taiwan Masters, securing his third Asian Tour crown with a steady final-round 73.
PFL Africa Semifinals brings historic fight card to Kigali
The Professional Fighters League has unveiled the full lineup for the first-ever PFL Africa Semifinals in Kigali, Rwanda, headlined by Patrick Ocheme vs. Abdoul Razac Sankara and Nkosi Ndebele vs. Simbarashe Hokonya.
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Alaqraa, Fahmi, and Reda headline finalists after explosive PFL MENA Semifinals
Kuwait’s Mohammad Alaqraa, Iraq’s Mohammad Fahmi, and Egypt’s Islam Reda booked their spots in the 2025 PFL MENA Finals following a thrilling night of semifinal action in Riyadh.
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Rattanon and Atiruj share lead as Thai golfers dominate Taiwan Masters
Rattanon Wannasrichan and Atiruj Winaicharoenchai hold a three-shot lead at six-under heading into the final round of the Mercuries Taiwan Masters, with Thai players crowding the top of the leaderboard.
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Sultan Ibrahim Stadium tops Asia-Pacific attendance rankings for 2024-2025
A new study shows Sultan Ibrahim Stadium as the most dominant football venue in Asia-Pacific for 2024-2025, leading attendance metrics across the region.
PFL MENA Semifinals set with champions colliding in Riyadh
The 2025 PFL MENA Season reaches its semifinal stage in Riyadh, featuring Mohammad Alaqraa, Ayman Galal, Mohsen Mohammadseifi, and Mohammad Fahmi in high-stakes clashes to determine the finalists.
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Atiruj takes 2-shot lead at halfway stage of Mercuries Taiwan Masters
Thailand’s Atiruj Winaicharoenchai birdied three of his last four holes to grab a two-shot lead heading into the weekend at the Mercuries Taiwan Masters.