Soft Tennis Stars Deliver PH’s First Medal at 2026 Asian Games
![Team captain Bien Zoleta-Mañalac helped lead the Philippines to its first-ever Asian Games soft tennis medal. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design768-400x200.png)
Philippine soft tennis made history with a women’s team bronze, giving the country its first medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
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Abandoned Courts, Big Dreams: Subic’s Sports Revival Plan
![The PSC and SBMA are also exploring the possibility of bringing a WTA tennis tournament to Subic following the Philippines' inaugural WTA 125 event in Manila in January 2026. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design752-400x200.png)
Subic is targeting new golf and tennis events as the PSC and SBMA pursue a sports tourism revival for the Freeport Zone.
San Juan Launches First Futsal Programme for Grassroots Youth
San Juan City launched its first Futsal Developmental Programme with support from the PSC and PFF to bring the sport closer to young athletes.
PH Taekwondo’s Next Chapter: New Center, New Champions
The Philippine Taekwondo Association marked its 50th anniversary as the new National Taekwondo Center rises at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Hidilyn Diaz’s Gym Gets Government Boost Years After She Built It
Hidilyn Diaz’s Zamboanga gym receives new equipment as the PSC strengthens grassroots weightlifting and backs the next generation of athletes.
PH Teens Stun Field in International Gymnastics Debut
Filipino aerobic gymnasts earned five medals at the Asian Championships, led by teenage debutants who won gold and bronze on home soil.
Tagaytay Bets Big on Sport Tourism With Asian Gymnastics Meet
Tagaytay is leveraging the Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships to strengthen sports tourism and attract more international visitors.
Once Overlooked, Lanao del Norte Chases Sports Tourism Dream
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Lanao del Norte will host the first Mindanao Youth Games in 2027 as it aims to become a leading sports destination in the Philippines.
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.
Philippines Finally Cracks Football’s Toughest Coaching Exam Yet
![The AFC Pro Diploma Coaching Course strengthens the future of Philippine football through elite coaching education. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design377-400x200.png)
The PFF launched the Philippines’ first AFC Pro Diploma Coaching Course, marking a historic milestone in football development.