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.

HANGZHOU, CHINA– Philippine Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena ruled the men's pole vault in a breakthrough fashion, needing only three jumps to establish the new Asian Games record of 5.90 meters at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday, September 30.

Sixteen student-athletes from Visayas State University along with eight coaches and officials are set to take part in the National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) this October 1-6 at Tarlac Agricultural University.

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.   

Visayas State University (VSU) took advantage of its tides and terrains as it recently concluded its notable first Open Water and Aquathon Tournament from April 6-7, 2024 as part of the banner activities of the Centennial Celebration, which are also co-presented by the different course-organizations of the campus and significant interest groups outside the university.

Firing up the upper and lower courts of the Visayas State University is this year’s anticipated Goodwill Games 2024. Flaunting their expertise and passion for sports are different athletes and sports enthusiasts across the region who participated in the two-day event as part of the university centennial anniversary celebration last April 3-4.