Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships set for Manila return
More than 600 athletes from 31 countries are expected to compete in the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila this June.
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Philippines secures hosting rights for 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games after OCA meeting
![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.
Karate One Youth League boosts Philippine sports tourism with over 1,000 athletes
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.
Philippines to host nearly 1,000 athletes for Karate Youth League One Manila despite global tensions
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.
Tour of Luzon 2026 opens with foreign dominance as PSC backs bigger sports tourism push
Syrian rider Yousef Alrefai claimed Stage 1 victory as the 2026 Tour of Luzon began with stronger international competition and full PSC support.
Philippines prepares Cebu 2028 Asian Beach Games hosting push with PSC and OCA leadership confidence
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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.
Asian Beach Games return in Sanya as Philippines backs sports tourism push
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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.
POC lines up SEA Plus Youth Games, Asian Beach Games hosting for 2027–2028
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.
PSC, DENR plan to transform Wildlife Center into Quezon City Sports and Fitness Hub
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.
Philippines rallies fans with ‘Set Na Natin ’To’ as FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship nears
With just a month left before the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025, the Philippines’ top sports leaders unite at MOA Arena Music Hall, calling on fans and volunteers to power the country’s biggest volleyball hosting yet.