CHENGDU, China — What began as a light courtesy meeting to exchange common goals in sports quickly evolved into a promising dialogue that could pave the way for the Philippines to host the World Games 2033.

The Philippine Team joins the parade of the athletes.

CHENGDU, China — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio underscored the importance of establishing regional training centers across the country as a crucial step toward strengthening grassroots sports development and ensuring inclusivity, even in far-flung areas.

SUBIC BAY, ZAMBALES – The inaugural Subic Bay Shore Fishing Tournament 2025 is set to cast off on August 8–10, bringing together fishing enthusiasts, tourists, and marine sports advocates for a three-day celebration of angling excellence at the San Bernardino Fishing Site inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Wushu bet (from left) Jones Inso and Agatha Wong- wushu and Raph Trinidad of wakeboarding.

World champions, a mix of grizzled veterans and rising stars, and the strong Philippine delegation are ready to rock the Chengdu World Games, which fire off on Thursday (August 7) in the Chinese megacity, bracing for the arrival of thousands of athletes from around the globe.

FOLLOWING the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio officially opened the gates of key government sports facilities—including the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, ULTRA in Pasig, and facilities in Baguio—for free public use.

Aleia Aielle Aguilar and father Alvin.

A young Filipino jiu-jitsu artist achieved another milestone in her budding career, bagging the gold medal in the world’s biggest jiu-jitsu tournament for kids.