Frank Lao Takes Over PNVF as Philippine Volleyball Resets
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Frank Lao becomes PNVF president as the Philippine volleyball federation ends its caretaker period and begins a new chapter after FIVB suspension.
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Tagaytay CT Velodrome to Host Groundbreaking Asian Cycling Event
Tagaytay will host the inaugural Asian Youth Plus Track Championships next year, giving young cyclists from Asia and Oceania a new continental stage.
Tagaytay Turns Cycling Oval into Gymnastics Arena for Asia Meet
Tagaytay City’s velodrome will welcome 11 nations for the 10th Senior Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships from Aug. 4-7.
Philippine Volleyball Federation Wiped Clean After FIVB Suspension
The entire PNVF board resigned as Philippine volleyball moves toward reforms following the FIVB suspension and POC intervention.
PH Unveils 23-Sport Youth Games for 2027 Olympic Hopefuls
The Philippines has launched the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games, a 23-sport competition designed to help young athletes qualify for future Olympic events.
Karate Chief Ricky Lim Gets Call to Lead PH Asiad Campaign
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Karate Pilipinas president Ricky Lim has been appointed chef de mission for the Philippine delegation to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games following the resignation of Al Panlilio due to business commitments.
India’s Loss, Philippines’ Gain: PH Football Cashes In on Surprise Asian Games Slot
The Philippine men’s football team has secured a surprise place at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games after India’s withdrawal opened a slot. The qualification means the Philippines will field both its men’s and women’s football teams while preparing its largest delegation in recent Asian Games history.
Taekwondo gains four more Asian Games slots
The Philippines received four additional taekwondo berths for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi, strengthening the country’s medal prospects in one of Asia’s toughest sporting competitions.
POC set to suspend PNVF after FIVB sanctions federation
The Philippine Olympic Committee is expected to suspend the Philippine National Volleyball Federation after the FIVB imposed immediate sanctions over governance concerns and alleged ethics violations.
PH sends rising young stars to 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal
The Philippines is set to send nine athletes to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with cycling prospect Maritanya Krog and athletics standouts Pi Durden Wangkay and Naomi Marjorie Cesar among the early nominees.