![Elizabeth Bayla stands poised, embodying strength and determination after her victorious performance in the women’s compound open division at the 8th Philippine National Para Games. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/462565149_924416255704458_167840837026626462_n-400x200.jpg)
Elizabeth Bayla, a 56-year-old archer from Baguio City, clinched the gold medal in the women’s compound open division at the 8th Philippine National Para Games. Facing off against Paralympian Agustina Bantiloc, Bayla’s victory underscores her pursuit of a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
![Committee on Sports and Health Chairperson Sen. Bong Go enumerates the programs lined up for the agency during its Senate Plenary Level budget deliberations. [photo credit: Philippine Sports Commission]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/0Q6A0319_1-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) earned high praise from lawmakers for the country’s record-breaking achievements in the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Filipino athletes secured two gold and two bronze medals. With a renewed budget, the PSC aims to enhance infrastructure and support future athletic endeavors.
![(from left): Allaine Nicole Cortey, Janna Catantan, Allain Ganapin, Kurt Barbosa, Amparo Acuña, Franchette Quiroz [PR photo release]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AA-Group-2-scaled-e1730988614908-400x200.jpg)
Discover how the Atletang Ayala program empowers 19 elite Filipino athletes, including Olympians and Paralympians, through training support and career development opportunities.
Basketball and surfing heads Al Panlilio and Dr. Jose Raul Canlas reaffirm their support for Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino’s leadership in the Philippine Olympic Committee as they commit to running on his ticket in the upcoming POC elections.
![PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino answers questions from the Thai media in Bangkok [POC photo release]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/poc-400x200.png)
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino assures that Filipino athletes have sufficient time to prepare for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. With over 580 events across 50 sports, the Philippines aims for a strong performance following Olympic success.