![Leo Mhar Lobrido is off to a flying start in Sakhir. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Leomhar-Lobrido-400x200.jpg)
Leo Mhar Lobrido spearheaded the Philippines’ strong start at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain with a dominant boxing win, as Alas Pilipinas advanced in volleyball and Filipino jins and golfers fought to stay in contention.
![With confidence and unity, Alas Pilipinas women show they can battle Asia’s best. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Alas-Pilipinas-001-400x200.jpg)
The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team looks to sustain momentum after stunning China, while Filipino weightlifters, led by world youth champions Jhodie Peralta and Jay-R Colonia, prepare to chase medals at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
Four Alas Pilipinas pairs dropped their opening matches in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge, leaving them in must-win situations to stay in contention.
James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla battled hard but fell to Australia’s D’Artagnan Potts and Jack Pearse in straight sets, exiting the men’s main draw of the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge at Nuvali Sands Court.
![Jenny Gaviola (left) and Alexa Poledario of Alas Pilipinas. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jenny-Gaviola-left-and-Alexa-Poledario-of-Alas-Pilipinas-against-Amanda-Harnett-and-Davin-Corah-of-Canadas03-e1760540874858-400x200.jpg)
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons face tough Brazilian opponents as the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour main draw kicks off at Nuvali Sands Court, while Alas Pilipinas looks to bounce back from a rainy qualifying day.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received a birthday gift from the FIVB Men’s World Championship Local Organizing Committee as ticket prices were cut in honor of his 68th birthday, giving Filipino fans wider access to the world-class volleyball event.
Cagayan de Oro capped off the “Set Na Natin ‘To Trophy and Mascot Tour” with a spirited celebration at SM Downtown CDO, 12 days before the FIVB Men’s World Championship kicks off. The event highlighted fan energy, mascots Hataw and Koolog, and appearances from sports and tourism leaders.
From Ran Takahashi of Japan to Brazil’s Lucarelli, the world’s best players are urging fans to watch the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines this September.
![Poland’s Wilfredo Leon prepares to lead the top-ranked squad in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025. [FIVB photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Wilfredo-Leon_poland-400x200.png)
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.
![Retamar focused on the team’s World Championship preparations. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G3-Owa-Retamar-9124-400x200.jpg)
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.