The Philippines impressed both on and off the mat at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships, with young athletes delivering breakthrough performances while organizers earned praise from international federations and more than 15 visiting delegations.
PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the successful staging of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 and highlighted its importance in strengthening grassroots development and international opportunities for Filipino athletes.
Young Philippine rowers delivered a breakthrough performance at the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Thailand, capturing three gold medals and one silver while showcasing the promise of the country’s grassroots sports program.
More than 600 athletes from 31 countries are expected to compete in the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila this June.
The Philippine Sports Commission and the City of Manila have expressed strong support for the redevelopment of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex ahead of the 2027 SEA Plus Youth Games.
![Dagupan expands opportunities for future Filipino champions. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC00791-400x200.jpeg)
Dagupan City officially became Pangasinan’s Regional Training Center for gymnastics and swimming under a landmark Philippine Sports Commission partnership.
Southeast Asian leaders are pushing major sports reforms through the Bali Declaration, aiming to elevate the SEA Games and launch new regional competitions.
![President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. receives Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani (left) with POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio. [PCO photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/poc_oca_pbbm-400x200.png)
OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani formally backed the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games during a landmark Malacañang meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
![Team Philippines chef de mission Donaldo "Don" Caringal, PSC chairman Patrick "Pato" Gregorio and 7th ABG CEO Ramon "Tats" Suzara. [photo: POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CR3_7256-400x200.jpg)
Top Philippine sports officials expressed confidence in Cebu’s readiness to host the 2028 Asian Beach Games, citing strong infrastructure, culture, and early preparation efforts.
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 receives strong backing from the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee ahead of its April 29 старт.