Category: Sports

EVERY July 20th, chess players and enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Chess Day. A game once exclusive to scholars and elites has become a popular pastime enjoyed by people of all ages and social strata.

FOOTBALL transcends beyond as a sport — it is a movement centred on connection. Today, the world celebrates National Football Day to honor not only football players but also their coaches, fans, and the communities that support the sport.

BURNING with pride and the spirit of camaraderie, the employees and teaching and non-teaching personnel were brought together for Rector’s Cup 2025. Last July 10, the annual Cup 5 had its Finals Championship held at the Fr. Bellarmine Baltasar Gymnasium and Sports Complex 2. Across basketball and volleyball events, every serve, sprint, and shot carried the legacy of sportsmanship and togetherness.

The Philippines is about to make history as the host of the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup, to be held from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7. As many Filipino athletes push forward into international sports, the Philippines has reached another stepping stone in futsal history.

COMPETING under the theme “Nagkakaisang Kapuluan,” the SBCA Girls’ Futsal Team represented NCR and proudly clinched 4th place in the 65th Palarong Pambansa, held in Ilocos Norte from May 24 to 31, 2025.

COMPETING at the home court brought out the best in the SBCA Women’s Futsal team during their NCAA South Season 26 campaign with a strong 2nd-runner-up finish. Playing in the home court ignited their team spirit and unity, as they proudly embodied the true Bedan grit and determination.

FUELED by unmatched grit and agility, the Bedan Taekwondo team stormed into the Lion’s Den as SBCA roared in the spotlight during the NCAA Season 26 Taekwondo Competition, bagging seven silver and three bronze medals.

IGNITING the talent, passion, and sportsmanship of the Red Lions, the week-long Sports Intramural 2025 for the Tertiary Schools officially started last Apr. 28 at the Sports Complex, consisting of basketball and volleyball games.

LAST Apr. 27, the SBCA Red Lions suffered a defeat against the Centro Escolar University (CEU) Scorpions, ending with a score of 57-70 during the MNCAA Season 20 Men’s Basketball Tournament held at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P).

BEFORE someone succeeds, there is always practice, and there is no checkmate without a strategy in mind. With a mix of intelligence, determination, and experience, chess players Michaela Rigo (II-BSP) and Bey Bederico (III-BSIT) share their routines and tactics on how to capture their opponent’s king.