More than 4,000 runners joined the sold-out EastWest Dream Run 2026 in Cagayan de Oro, boosting the city’s sports tourism profile.
More than 600 athletes from 31 countries are expected to compete in the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila this June.
![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_pbbm1-400x200.png)
The Philippines formally secured hosting rights for the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games following a meeting between President Marcos Jr. and OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani.
The Karate One Youth League in Manila is expected to boost Philippine sports tourism as over 1,000 athletes from 58 countries compete at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Philippines will welcome close to 1,000 young karatekas from 56 nations as the Karate Youth League One Manila leg boosts sports tourism and grassroots development.
Syrian rider Yousef Alrefai claimed Stage 1 victory as the 2026 Tour of Luzon began with stronger international competition and full PSC support.
![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.
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The Asian Beach Games make a long-awaited comeback this summer in Sanya, China, aligning with the Philippines’ growing push for sports tourism and global hosting ambitions.
Just days into the new year, the Philippine Olympic Committee confirmed plans to host two major international events, securing the SEA Plus Youth Games in late 2027 and targeting the Asian Beach Games for early 2028 as part of a wider sports tourism push.
The PSC and DENR are teaming up to transform the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City into a multi-purpose sports and fitness hub for Filipinos.