Manila Standard Sports

20/11/2025

Competition has started at the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships at the Manila Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

20/11/2025

IT'S A GO FOR HERGIE!
After consulting with the ABAP Secretary-General Marcus Manalo and the POC Secretary-General Wharton Chan, multi-title combat athlete Hergie Bacyadan has officially decided to push forward and compete in the SEA Games 2025.

In the next two weeks, Hergie aims to shed 8 more kilos to officially qualify—a tough task, but one he is fully committed to. Together with the national boxing team, Bacyadan promises to give his all to represent the Philippines in the upcoming Games.

“Thank you for all the support. Let’s fight for the flag,” Hergie said, rallying fans and fellow Filipinos behind the team. 🇵🇭🥊

20/11/2025

THE Philippines is sending a formidable boxing delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 9 to 20, with high expectations for a dominant performance. The bid for multiple gold medals is significantly strengthened by the inclusion of two professional stars — two-time Olympian and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Felix Marcial, and the undefeated Weljon Mindoro.

THE Philippines is sending a formidable boxing delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 9 to 20, with high

20/11/2025

LK Go and Florence Bisera battled through biting cold and swirling winds to salvage identical 72s, overcoming a pair of double bogeys to place themselves in early contention – just four strokes behind local favorite Ho Yu An – at the start of the Party Golfers Ladies Open on Wednesday.

TAIWAN – LK Go and Florence Bisera battled through biting cold and swirling winds to salvage identical 72s, overcoming a pair of double bogeys to place

20/11/2025

THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has formally kicked off the legislative process to secure Filipino citizenship for three key basketball prospects, namely towering PBA import Bennie Boatwright, women’s team hopeful Elizabeth Means, and celebrated UAAP big man Malick Diouf.

THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has formally kicked off the legislative process to secure Filipino citizenship for three key basketball

20/11/2025

ALEIA Aielle Aguilar just added another milestone in her budding career in the combat sport of jiu-jitsu.
The eight-year-old Aguilar, who is from a family known for the sport, proved too strong against Sarah Abuhijleh of the United Arab Emirates, whom she blanked, 3-0, to clinch the title in the Kids 2, Girls Gi, 22 kgs, A Class final (grey belt division) in the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (AJP) recently.

ALEIA Aielle Aguilar just added another milestone in her budding career in the combat sport of jiu-jitsu. The eight-year-old Aguilar, who is from a family

20/11/2025

KARL Eldrew Yulo will share the spotlight with the world’s best like Yang Lanbin of China when action begins Thursday in the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships at the Manila Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

KARL Eldrew Yulo will share the spotlight with the world’s best like Yang Lanbin of China when action begins Thursday in the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics

20/11/2025

A special moment at the Academy today as .eala trained on court with Rafael Nadal. The session comes exactly one year after Nadal’s last competitive appearance at the Davis Cup.

Seeing him back on court, energized and sharing his expertise, was nothing short of inspiring. A memorable experience for Alex and everyone privileged to witness it. (Photos from Rafa Nadal Academy)

20/11/2025

Look: Tennis great Rafa Nadal is at the Rafa Nadal Academy, personally training Filipina sensation Alex Eala in Manacor, Spain.

19/11/2025

LOOK: President Bongbong Marcos tries to make a lift during the re-opening of the Philsports Complex and launches new sports facilities

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) celebrated a significant milestone with the official reopening of the Philsports Complex, alongside the inauguration of the National Athletic Center and the National Sports Museum—major legacy projects personally overseen by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. They were accompanied by Presidential son and PSC Sports Ambassador Vinny Marcos.
In front of national athletes, para-athletes, Olympians, and sports officials—including the country’s first Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz—President Marcos reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to uplifting Philippine sports. “Sports teaches us so many things to build our values and character. We want to make sure our athletes have everything they need,” he said.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, inspection of athlete dormitories, and tour of the National Sports Museum were also attended by key national leaders. Among them were Philippine Olympic Committee President Bambol Tolentino, Philippine Paralympic Committee President Mike Barredo, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco, PCSO General Manager Mel Robles, PCO Secretary Dave Gomez, and House Youth and Sports Committee Chairman Congressman Mike Dy. The meaningful program was organized by the Social Secretary’s Office under Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco.
The reopening underscores the PSC’s mandate to establish, develop, and maintain world-class sports facilities nationwide—enhancing athlete preparation, promoting healthier communities, and strengthening the Philippines’ position as a sports tourism destination.
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio likened the unity and collaboration of partner agencies to the tactics of competitive cycling, emphasizing that while cycling may appear to be an individual sport, success often relies on teamwork.

19/11/2025

PHL ready to challenge host Thailand for boxing supremacy

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is intensifying its preparations as it sets out to challenge host nation Thailand’s strong bid for boxing supremacy in the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is at the forefront of the country’s campaign, noting that the biennial meet serves as an important stepping stone toward major international competitions, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Tolentino, together with POC Secretary General Atty. Wharton Chan and ABAP Secretary General Marcus Manalo, formally presented top Filipino contenders Eumir Felix Marcial (80kg) and Weljon Mindoro (75kg) to the media, expressing confidence in their readiness to deliver strong performances.
A total of 13 national boxers will represent the Philippines in Thailand:

MEN (7)
• 48kg – Jay Bryan Baricuatro
• 51kg – Marvin Tabamo
• 54kg – Flint Jara
• 57kg – Ian Clark Bautista
• 60kg – Junmilardo Ogayre
• 75kg – Weljon Mindoro
• 80kg – Eumir Felix Marcial

WOMEN (6)
• 48kg – Ofelia Magno
• 50kg – Aira Villegas
• 54kg – Claudine Veloso
• 57kg – Riza Pasuit
• 60kg – Nesthy Petecio
• 70kg – Hergie Bacyadan

With a strong and experienced lineup, the Philippines aims to deliver a formidable challenge on Thai soil and strengthen its standing in regional boxing.

19/11/2025

Matt Erolon of Adamson University in a one-on-one situation with La Salle's JC Macalalag. Erosion hits 18 points as Adamson University revived its fading UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Final Four hopes by escaping De La Salle University, 61-60, in a thrilling duel on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.