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Poland’s Wilfredo Leon prepares to lead the top-ranked squad in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025. [FIVB photo]

Italy, France, Poland headline FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 in Manila

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Comments Off

The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 lands in Manila with Italy, France, Poland, and Brazil leading the charge against the world’s elite squads.

Vanchai Luangnitikul fired a 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Mandiri Indonesia Open. [Asian Tour photo]

Vanchai Luangnitikul shines with 65 to lead opening round of Mandiri Indonesia Open

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025Comments Off

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]

PLDT completes sweep after rallying past ZUS Coffee in PVL Invitational

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025Comments Off

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]

Kobe Shinwa holds off Cignal rally in PVL Invitational thriller

August 28, 2025Comments Off

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]

Tolentino observes Track Asia Cup ahead of Tagaytay’s Asian cycling debut

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025Comments Off

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]

Joshua Retamar, Alas Pilipinas gear up for FIVB Men’s World Championship after European training camp

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025Comments Off

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]

Ezkrima Philippines earns 3 medals at Tokyo International Fencing Competition 2025

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Comments Off

Ezkrima Philippines delivered a strong campaign at the 1st Tokyo International Fencing Competition 2025, winning 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze.

Amin Ayoub aims to extend his nine-fight win streak in the PFL Europe Nantes co-main event.

Amin Ayoub faces Donovan Desmae in PFL Europe Nantes co-main event

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Comments Off

PFL Europe Nantes takes place on September 26 at Zenith Nantes Metropole, featuring Amin Ayoub vs Donovan Desmae in the Lightweight co-main event.

Pondok Indah Golf Course hosts a star-studded field for the 41st edition of the tournament.

Mandiri Indonesia Open 2025 kicks off at Pondok Indah with Lewton defending title

August 27, 2025Comments Off

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.