Tristan Alindajao, Author at Sports Pilipinas

Eric Hechanova Wins NAGT Camotes Elite Duathlon Crown

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 24, 2026

Eric Hechanova defeated national teammate John Patrick Ciron to win Saturday’s NAGT Camotes elite men’s standard-distance duathlon championship. Hechanova completed the Tudela course in 1:55:15, beating the more experienced Ciron by only 42 seconds. Hechanova Wins Close Elite Men’s Race Hechanova crossed the finish in one hour, 55 minutes, and 15 seconds after completing Saturday’s...

Johann Chua Wins 2026 Philippines Open Pool Championship

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 24, 2026

Johann Chua defeated Anton Raga, 11-9, Saturday to capture the 2026 Philippines Open Pool Championship in Quezon City. The Filipino veteran completed an unbeaten tournament run and collected the $20,000 championship prize at Gateway Mall. Chua Survives Raga in Tight Championship Match Chua needed 20 racks to overcome Raga during an all-Filipino race-to-11 championship match...

Clyde Mondilla Wins South Pacific Classic by Two Strokes

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 23, 2026

Clyde Mondilla ended a two-year Philippine Golf Tour title drought Friday by winning the ICTSI South Pacific Classic. The Bukidnon golfer closed with two-under 70 for an 18-under 270 total, defeating Sean Ramos by two strokes. Mondilla Protects Lead Under Final-Round Pressure Mondilla began Friday holding the outright advantage after firing a third-round 64 to...

Sarino, Espra Set for Visproba Bantamweight Title Fight

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 23, 2026

Mark Anthony Sarino and Johnver Espra successfully made weight Friday for their Visproba bantamweight championship fight in Danao City. The Filipino fighters headline Saturday’s Bakbakan Otso card at the Barangay Mantija Sports Complex following contrasting winning streaks. Sarino Enters Riding Six-Fight Winning Streak Sarino weighed 115.2 pounds during Friday’s official weigh-in, confirming his eligibility for...

Philippines U15 Set for Historic FIFA World Cup Debut

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 23, 2026

The Philippine Under-15 men’s national football team will begin a historic international campaign against Morocco Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan. The young Filipinos enter the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival representing a broad domestic and overseas talent pool. Morocco Provides Opening International Test The Philippines begins competition against Morocco at the Hovsan Competition Complex...

Four Filipinos Sweep Philippines Open Pool Semifinals

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 23, 2026

The Philippines secured all four semifinal places at the Philippines Open Pool Championship after Friday’s dramatic matches in Quezon City. Johann Chua, Bernie Regalario, Anton Raga, and Baseth Mocaibat guaranteed the host nation Saturday’s championship before the semifinals begin. Regalario Eliminates Two Spanish Champions Bernie Regalario produced the day’s most striking results by eliminating defending...

King James Reyes Wins Asian Para Games 1500m Bronze

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 23, 2026

King James Reyes delivered the Philippines’ first athletics medal at the Asian Para Games with bronze Friday in Nagoya. The Filipino runner clocked a personal-best 4:13.81 in the men’s 1,500-meter T46 final at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Reyes Breaks Personal Record for Bronze Reyes completed the championship race in 4:13.81, improving his personal standard while...

Chanelle Avaricio Wins South Pacific Classic by One Shot

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 22, 2026

Chanelle Avaricio survived Tiffany Lee’s late charge Thursday to capture the ICTSI South Pacific Classic championship in Davao. Avaricio closed with three-under 69 for eight-under 209, winning another dramatic Ladies Philippine Golf Tour finish by one stroke. Early Eagle Gives Avaricio Control Avaricio attacked the front nine aggressively, producing one eagle and three birdies while...

Pickle Yard League Season 2 Brings Eight Teams to Cavite

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 22, 2026

Pickle Yard Conference League Season 2 begins Saturday in Bacoor, bringing eight franchises into another Philippine team competition. Filipino and international players will compete through November as organizers seek stronger competition and greater exposure for local talent. Eight Franchises Enter Second Season Eight teams will compete when Season 2 begins October 24 at The Pickle...

Dov Cariño Brace Lifts Ateneo to First UAAP Football Win

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 22, 2026

Dov Cariño scored twice after halftime as Ateneo rallied past University of the East, 2-1, Thursday in Diliman. The comeback delivered the Blue Eagles their first victory of the UAAP Season 89 men’s football tournament. UE Controls Match Before Ateneo Response Ateneo began positively before UE gradually established greater control and created the stronger opportunities...

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