Omega kicked off the final year of preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with the unveiling of the official countdown clock in Senegal’s capital.
![PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio and Batang Pinoy 2025 Project Director Bong Coo conferred Plaque of Appreciation to Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao for General Santos City's successful hosting of the tournament. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC08593-400x200.jpg)
Pasig City and Manila are running neck-and-neck for the overall title at the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships, with only two golds separating the powerhouse delegations entering the final day.
![Isabella Butler delivers for the Philippines. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jiu-Jitsu-Isabella-Joseline-Butler-during-the-Girls-63kg-7-400x200.jpg)
Isabella Joseline Butler delivered a triumphant finish for the Philippines at the Asian Youth Games, claiming gold in the girls’ -63kg jiujitsu division.
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The Philippines is pursuing hosting rights for the Asian Youth Games as the event moves to a biennial schedule, offering young Filipino athletes more opportunities on the international stage.
![The first-ever NBA Rising Stars Invitational champions will receive the unique Building Ball Trophy, designed by artist Victor Solomon. [photo credit: NBA rising Stars Invitational Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/509430898_17865688728406923_7776275614233749656_n-400x200.jpeg)
The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2025 begins in Singapore, bringing together boys’ and girls’ teams from 11 countries across Asia-Pacific, marking a new chapter in regional high-school basketball with star-studded participation and unique fan experiences.