A new generation of Filipino pickleball athletes has officially been introduced as The Pickle Yard launches Team Philippines, marking a key milestone in the sport’s growth nationwide.
Filipino athletes end the 2025 World Games with two silver and two bronze medals, showcasing grit, potential, and hope for future competitions.
![A tough day for Team Philippines, but the fight continues in Chengdu [photo credit: theworldgames.org]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-23-15-32-Kickboxing-at-The-World-Games-2025-Chengdu-Sichuan-Gymnasi…-Flickr-400x200.png)
Hergie Bacyadan missed out on a bronze medal in the women’s K1 -70kg despite dominating her Serbian foe, sparking controversy at the 2025 World Games.
Carlos Baylon Jr. delivered a dominant win over Kazakhstan’s Islam Karimov to secure a bronze medal in wushu sanda at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.
![Agatha Wong performs her taijiquan routine during the women’s wushu competition at the 2025 World Games [photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agatha-Wong-Womens-Taijiquan-Taijijan-Final-Taijiquan05-400x200.jpg)
Agatha Wong placed eighth in taijiquan at the 2025 World Games and will aim for a stronger finish in the taijijian event later tonight in Chengdu.
![Rudzma Abubakar (second from left) with Team Philippines Chef de Mission Stephen Arapoc, PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, and Muay Thai head coach Billy Alumno. [[photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/53e96350-e7b8-41cd-914a-b50baa67d9f7-400x200.jpeg)
Rudzma Abubakar outclassed Ukrainian foe Anastasiia Mykhailenko to reach the women’s muay thai -48kg semifinals at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.
![Filipino athletes arrive in Chengdu ahead of the anticipated World Games opening festivities. [Philippine Olympic Committee photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/528389792_1079082581054645_2032869089948221718_n-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines is set to participate in the opening of the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, with Agatha Wong and Raph Trinidad leading the national delegation in a celebration of heritage and modernity.
![Stephen Arapoc, president of Muay Thai PH, leads the team with pride and vision in Chengdu. [photo credit: Stephen Arapoc Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/469480336_9305262092839775_6676012236626696315_n-400x200.jpg)
Stephen Arapoc expresses strong belief in Team Philippines’ medal chances as the full delegation arrives for the 2025 Chengdu World Games.
![Speed skater Peter Groseclose [photo credit: Philippine Skating Union Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/476153758_18358056139192250_1222436611571864287_n-e1738833173460-400x200.jpg)
Team Philippines is making history at the Ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin! With speed skater Peter Groseclose and curling athlete Kathleen Dubberstein leading the charge, the Filipino contingent is off to a strong start, aiming for a podium finish in multiple events. Can they bring home the country’s first-ever winter sports medal?
![Women's Individual Kata Gold medalist Jamie Danielle Nirza on her routine to rule the category for Philippines A at NCCC Mall in Puerto Princesa City. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/462577807_862793295739849_1556172334127203_n-e1733318393953-400x200.jpg)
Team Philippines dominated the 11th BIMP-EAGA Friendly Games with Jamie Danielle Nirza clinching karate gold, while swimmers Quendy Fernandez and Philip Sahagun took center stage in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.