Good Sport

Asian sensation Ernest John “EJ” Obiena of the Philippines soared through the air under the skies of Budapest, Hungary, and claimed his podium spot in front of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the unfolding of sports history at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

A roar like thunder, a display of color, zeal, and patriotism, the air pulsating with anticipation. It's the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and the Philippine Arena is coming alive with the spirit of basketball. The Philippines' own Gilas Pilipinas Men are gearing up for a historic faceoff with the formidable Dominican Republic in a game that holds the promise of dreams, aspirations, and an Olympic future.

In the heart of Budapest, beneath the vast skies of Hungary, the Filipino flag soars with pride as EJ Obiena, the Philippines' star pole vaulter from Tondo, Manila, takes center stage, embarking on a journey for back-to-back medals at the World Athletics Championships.

In an extraordinary display of power and finesse, Filipino teen tennis sensation Alex Eala toppled the top 1, 2, and 3-seeded players to emerge as the triumphant winner of the W25 Roehampton title in Great Britain. The 18-year-old Eala's victory was infused with familial joy, as she dedicated her perfect run to her parents, Mike and Rizza, on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Filipino chess icon Eugenio “Eugene” Torre showcased his continuing mastery in the chess world by sweeping a flawless victory run at the International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Guam International Open Chess Tournament 2023.

Filipina softbelles known as the RP Blu Girls flashed their unyielding tenacity and unwavering spirit and left spectators and rivals in awe as they clinched electrifying back-to-back victories at the 2023 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Softball World Cup group stage. Their commendable performance uplifted Filipino pride across the globe and propelled the team towards the high-stakes rematch group playoffs to bid for a spot in the World Cup finals.

In a stirring moment that resonates with every corner of the globe where the Filipino diaspora is present, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team, carrying the moniker Filipinas, carved an indelible niche in the annals of football history at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Against the breathtaking backdrop of New Zealand, this band of trailblazers, mostly nurtured outside the Philippine archipelago, emerged victorious in their debut at the global finals, etching a memorable win with a singular goal that will forever be remembered.

In a spectacular display of Filipino prowess in the athletic sphere, pole vault titan Ernest John “EJ” Obiena once again proved why he's a force to be reckoned with on the global stage. At the renowned Wanda Diamond League held in Monaco, Obiena clinched a silver finish, continuing his impressive medal run and reinforcing the Philippines' standing in the world of pole vaulting.

The Philippine Women's National Football Team, affectionately known as the Filipinas, has set off on its historic journey into the FIFA Women's World Cup. The team’s first game in the prestigious tournament is scheduled today, Friday, July 21, 2023, in New Zealand, marking the first time the Philippines will showcase its talents on this global stage after over a quarter of a century of aspiring to qualify.

The Philippines' champion Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has ascended to the World No. 2 spot in men’s pole vault, in the latest World Athletics Ranking. Obiena now stands just behind world No. 1 Mondo Duplantis of Sweden, surpassing USA's Chris Nielsen in the ranking.

Filipino pole vaulting champion Ernest John Obiena has once again made history, this time by shattering an Asian Athletics Championships record and propelling the Philippines to its best medal performance in nearly four decades. Obiena's record-breaking feat underscores his status as a World Championships medalist and cements his position as the best pole vaulter in Asia.

Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So made a formidable impression at the Aimchess Rapid leg of the 2023 Champions Chess Tour (CCT), reaching a tournament event Grand Final for the first time. Despite landing the Runner Up spot to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, So's striking four-game winning streak against some of the world's top Grandmasters signified his excellent playing form.