Just days into the new year, the Philippine Olympic Committee confirmed plans to host two major international events, securing the SEA Plus Youth Games in late 2027 and targeting the Asian Beach Games for early 2028 as part of a wider sports tourism push.
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is leading the creation of the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games, a new grassroots multi-sport platform designed to prepare young athletes for the Asian Youth Games and the Youth Olympic Games.
![Historic milestones and bigger goals ahead as Filipino athletes gear up for global competition. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_488-400x200.png)
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed strong optimism for Filipino athletes, citing Olympic-sport success at the SEA Games and momentum heading into multiple global events.
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Patrick Coo secured a bronze medal at the Asian BMX championships in Japan, giving the Philippines a promising boost ahead of the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December.
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The Philippine Olympic Committee has warned that Alas Pilipinas Women could be withdrawn from the 33rd SEA Games unless the PVL abides by an agreement ensuring the national team’s full preparation and cooperation.
The Philippines opened its campaign in the 3rd Asian Youth Games on a golden note as Pencak Silat star Kram Airam Carpio captured the country’s first gold medal ahead of the official opening ceremony in Bahrain.
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The 1,600-strong Philippine delegation will don elegant, handcrafted Avel Bacudio-designed uniforms as they march at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony in Bangkok on December 9.
![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-400x200.png)
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.
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Carlo Biado captured his second World Pool 9-Ball Championship title in Jeddah, earning praise from the POC and reviving the nation’s proud billiards tradition.
A one-of-a-kind Olympic Day and World Bicycle Day celebration unfolds June 23 with a historic Baguio-Tagaytay race, the velodrome inauguration, and athlete pledges.