Charlie Ratcliff earns gold as Philippines builds momentum at Asian Youth Games
Charlie Ratcliff’s quick finish in Bahrain gave the Philippines its second gold medal at the Asian Youth Games, highlighting the team’s growing momentum across multiple sports.
![Charlie Ratcliff celebrates after winning gold in girls’ MMA at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mixed-Martial-Arts-Charlie-Ratcliff-wins-Gold-in-the-Girls-45kg-Modern-MMA-Finals-03-400x200.jpg)


![Ernie Gawilan during the 2023 Asian Para Games [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/394537104_1027930658403942_5463853490755918089_n-e1725288385613-400x200.jpg)

![Samantha Kyle Catantan [photo credit: Philippine Fencing Association]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/429592278_1613461749422710_1204594045895963007_n-400x200.jpg)
![EJ Obiena of the Philippines: [photo from EJ Obiena - Ernest Obiena Facebook page]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/300963317_484370876837037_6864775659209183336_n-400x200.jpg)
![Yuka Saso [photo credit: LPGA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/yuka-saso-lpga-400x200.jpg)

![hef de mission Jonvic Remulla, POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and secretary-general Atty. Wharton Chan. [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/437803641_957428826084909_5233700568232432799_n-400x200.jpg)