Despite the fast approaching Closing Ceremony, the last day of Salingkusog did not skimp out on the exhilaration, as the Visayas State University’s Convention Center became a passionate battleground for athletes competing in the multitude tournaments for Arnis.

This marks the third time Paris has hosted the Olympic Games with previous editions occurring in 1900 and 1924. This also marks the centenary of Paris 1924. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, the opening ceremony was not held in an Olympic Stadium, instead, it was held on the Seine River, the French capital's main river.

Despite having no home-court advantage and a 5,000-seater venue crowded with supporters of the opposing team, cheering at the top of their lungs in intimidation, the Pythons remained true to their laser-focused mentality. 

The Far Eastern University (FEU)  Cheering Squad emerged victorious as they showed an astounding performance leaving different universities amazed, claiming the championship title in the recently concluded UAAP Cheerdance Competition Season 86, held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, December 2.

The long wait is over. Gilas Pilipinas shocked the world by ending a 61-year gold medal drought after overcoming the Jordanian powerhouse, 70-60, on Friday, October 6. The Philippines' GOAT import Justin Bronwlee scored a team-high 20 points, and Ange Kouame stepped up in this game, showcasing 14 big points and 11 rebounds off the bench to make the Filipino crowd proud and loud in the 5x5 basketball championship at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Region 8 delegates, including the VSU Pythons’ men's and women’s badminton teams, had an incredible run at the National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) after clinching a bronze medal finish in the tournament on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, held at Tarlac Agricultural University.

The Philippines was proudly represented by 22 Filipino athletes in the recently concluded Paris Olympics held last July 26 to August 11, 2024 at Paris, France. While some faced heartbreak, their journey reflected the hard work that brought them to the world’s grandest stage. To commend their effort for bringing pride to the nation, here is a recap of some of the key highlights from the Paris Olympic games.

The largest International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic Team made its way across the Seine with a picturesque floating parade representing the 120 million forcibly displaced people around the globe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 last Saturday night, July 27 (PH time). 

For Filipino sports fans, the excitement is palpable. This year marks the Philippines' 100th participation in the Olympics—a historic milestone that coincides with an even more promising development: a larger-than-ever delegation set to carry the nation’s hopes and dreams.

Athletes carry with them their advocacies and devote their fight in the realm of sports such as escalating and breaking the predicament of LGBTQ+ discrimination.  As we celebrate this Pride Month, let’s get to know some local and international athletes who are proud members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Alas Pilipinas ended its 63-year medal drought in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) after the historic performances of Alas' trio, Angel Canino, Eya Laure, and Sisi Rondina, to demolish Australia in their rematch game in three sets, 25-23, 25-15, and 25-7, on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Proving themselves as queens of the Premier Volleyball League is the Creamline Cool Smashers as they bring home their 8th championship title in the PVL All-Filipino Conference 2024 at the packed Smart Araneta Coliseum last Saturday, May 12.