Seanna Berce and Psalm Tablante secured a historic silver medal for the Philippines in the girls’ under-15 doubles at the inaugural Philippine Junior International Series, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, concluded Sunday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Laguna students battled Malaysia’s Leanne Fong and Xin Lian […]
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Japan pulled off the biggest upset of the day, fending off Serbia’s bid to pull off a shock win, 20–25, 26–24, 18–25, 32–30, 15–7, to stay perfect and close the opening day of Week 2 in the 2026 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena […]
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On a Monday evening that felt more like a celebration than a tournament opener, Alex Eala finally stepped onto a professional tennis court at home—not as a promising junior, not as a visiting prodigy, but as a full-fledged professional carrying the hopes of a nation. For Eala, the moment was deeply personal. “I think it […]
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Alex Eala made a memorable debut in her first-ever hometown match as a pro, cruising to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alina Charaeva in the Round of 32 of the 2026 Philippine Women’s Open on Monday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. In front of a sellout crowd, […]
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The Philippine Women’s Open — the first-ever WTA-level tournament held in the country — offered more than just a chance for Filipinos to witness world-class tennis. More importantly, it gave local athletes an opportunity to experience top-level competition firsthand. This was exactly what UAAP Season 87 co-MVP Kaye Emana experienced when she competed in the […]
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EJ Obiena fell just short of clinching the Philippines’ first Olympic medal in athletics in 88 years, securing a commendable fourth-place finish in the Men’s Pole Vault on Tuesday morning (Manila time) at the Stade de France. With a best jump of 5.90 meters, the 28-year-old pole vaulter once again showcased his extraordinary talent and […]
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Mika De Guzman completed an undefeated run to defend her women’s singles title in the 2024 Philippine Badminton Open by fending off the challenge of Ysabel Amora, 21-11, 14-21, 21-8, on Tuesday at the Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong City. The 2023 APACS Kazakhstan International Series champion had to regroup after losing the second set […]
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Alex Eala and her French partner Estelle Cascino, orchestrated a stunning upset at the W75 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Croissy-Beaubourg tournament in France. The unseeded duo outplayed their top-seeded opponents, Great Britain’s Maia Lumsden and France’s own Jessika Ponchetto, 7-5, 7-6 (4), and clinched the coveted doubles title on Saturday. For Eala, the triumph marked […]
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