![Masbate discus thrower Courtney Jewel Trangia (left photo) shows winning form in capturing the first gold [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/received_5428115485332332-e1732455375904-400x200.jpeg)
Masbate’s Courtney Jewel Trangia and La Union’s Anton Paulo Dominick Della stole the spotlight at the Batang Pinoy National Championships in Puerto Princesa. Trangia clinched the first gold medal in discus throw, while Della set the meet’s first record in swimming, making the opening day a historic one.
![(From left to right) Philippine Sports Commission Executive Director Paulo Francisco Tatad, PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron, and City Sports Director Atty. Rocky Austria in a group photo during the press conference at the City Mayor's Office prior to the opening of Batang Pinoy 2024 National Championships. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/0Q6A2053-400x200.jpg)
Over 15,000 athletes and officials converge in Puerto Princesa for the 16th Batang Pinoy National Championships, a premier grassroots sports event organized by the Philippine Sports Commission on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
![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.
![Men's 400-meter freestyle S6-S7 gold medalist Christian Benedict Paulino [PSC photo release]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/462554842_3952365155042782_2519622403265292416_n-e1731336738669-400x200.jpg)
Christian Benedict Paulino, representing Quezon City, claimed the first gold medal at the 8th Philippine National Para Games in Manila. He triumphed in the men’s 400m freestyle S6-S7, paving the way for other athletes in this inspiring event backed by the Philippine Sports Commission.
![Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard Bachmann [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ROTC-PR-PHOTO-CHAIRMAN-BACHMANN-400x200.jpg)
Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann and Senator Bong Go inaugurate the 8th Philippine National Para Games at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The event, with over 900 participants and nine sports, marks a renewed commitment to Para sports development and inclusion.
![Together we rise: A powerful gathering of women athletes honored for their contributions to sports at the PSC Awards Ceremony. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/processed-543E3197-BBEF-4EC0-B97B-B42ABD9E6E3A-400x200.jpeg)
Discover the Philippine Sports Commission’s recent event honoring outstanding women athletes. Learn about the achievements of these sports icons and the importance of gender equality in sports.
The Philippines stands may find itself missing out on the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games aside from itger regional and continental such as the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games and world championships, unless the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is able to comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.
![PSC Commissioner Fritz Gaston shakes hand with Palawan Sports Development head Silvany Delight Gastanes as Palawan Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Joshua Bolusa looks on during the FINAL IP Games Technical Working Group meeting. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0Q6A7314-400x200.jpg)
The rich cultural heritage of Filipino minorities will be put in the limelight as the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) organized Indigenous People’s (IP) Games to unfold Saturday, November 18, at the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in Palawan.
![PSC sendoff [photo from PSC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/378406646_698150242348189_3731816191018678519_n-400x200.jpg)
Almost 500 athletes representing Team Philippines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 and the 4th Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, are expected to turn up for the sendoff ceremony on Monday, September 18, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Reception Hall in Pasay City.
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann reiterated his support for the country’s hosting and called on basketball-loving Filipinos to watch the games, especially Gilas Pilipinas matches, starting August 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan