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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Sean Strickland overcomes all doubts and exceeds all expectations, casting a convincing beatdown against Israel Adesanya to become the new middleweight champion in UFC 293 via unanimous decision at Qudos Bank Arena of Los Angeles, September 10, 2023. 

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.

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.

The Gilas Pilipinas finally concluded their 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign after beating China in their swan song game of the tournament. Gilas rode Clarkson's 34-point outburst (24 points in the 3rd) as they dismantled China, 96-75, in their last game of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday evening, September 2, 2023.