Category: Sports

Behind every medal won by a Filipino athlete is a story of sacrifice, sleepless nights, difficult training sessions, and a dream that reaches far beyond the individual. Last Sep. 19 at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Team Philippines reminded the nation that every victory carries a story, and every athlete who wears the Philippine flag carries the hopes of millions.

THE San Beda College Alabang Women’s Futsal Team (SBCAWFT) scored a decisive 9-0 victory over Assumption College (AC) at St. Paul College Pasig last Sept. 27, earning their first win in the senior’s futsal match of the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) 57th season.

THE Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) opened its 57th Season at the Makati Coliseum on Sept. 5, with 18 member schools set to compete under the theme “Rise. Shine. Anywhere.” Hosted by the University of Makati (UMak), the season features Basketball 3×3, Basketball 5×5, Futsal, and Volleyball in the first semester.

LAST Sept. 2, the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) officially opened the road to its 57th season with a press conference at the University of Makati (UMAK) Auditorium, which was also streamed live on Facebook. The event centered on the league’s upcoming season and its continued efforts to strengthen women’s collegiate sports.

THE Philippine Women’s Lacrosse Team finished 10th in its World Championship debut at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, Japan, marking the Philippines’ first appearance in the tournament.

LAST Aug. 28, the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena became the stage for one of Gilas Pilipinas’ most dramatic comebacks at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window Four match. Facing an 18-point deficit against Jordan, the Filipinos rallied together to steal an 82-81 overtime victory.

For some, the finish line marks a personal victory. For others, it is a morning spent with family, a break from academic pressure, or a chance to find a community among strangers. Fun runs may bring people onto the same road, but each runner carries a different reason for taking the first step.

SM Supermalls has expanded its support for pickleball by operating 86 courts across 29 malls nationwide through its SM Active Hub initiative. The courts provide spaces for both competitive spaces for beginners and experienced players alike, making the sport more accessible to communities across the country.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) partnered with sports technology company Elite Link to launch a digital networking and recruitment platform aimed at expanding opportunities for Filipino athletes during a signing event held at Solaire Resort on Aug. 13.

In a society where
investment thrives above quality, artistic direction is spurned, especially in a society where
attention, shortened and curated by media, is weaponized by those who value capital over
experience.