Tristan Alindajao, Author at Sports Pilipinas

Rupert Zaragosa Catches Bautista at Pueblo de Oro

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 13, 2026

Rupert Zaragosa fired a five-under 67 Tuesday to catch Russell Bautista atop the Pueblo de Oro Championship leaderboard. The Filipino contenders reached eight-under 136 through two rounds, setting up a tightly contested closing half in Cagayan de Oro. Zaragosa Shoots 67 to Erase Opening Deficit Philstar reported Zaragosa remained composed through intense heat and several...

Anna Leigh Waters Brings World No. 1 Pickleball to Manila

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 13, 2026

World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters connected with Filipino pickleball supporters Tuesday during her highly anticipated visit to Manila. Her appearance brings the sport’s leading player directly into a Philippine community experiencing considerable participation and tournament growth. Waters Meets Filipino Pickleball Community in Manila ABS-CBN News’ Dyan Castillejo covered Waters’ Manila appearance as the American...

Alex Eala, Zeynep Sonmez Exit Wuhan Open Doubles

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 13, 2026

Alex Eala’s Wuhan Open campaign ended Tuesday after she and Zeynep Sonmez lost their opening doubles match. The Filipino-Turkish pair fell 6-2, 6-3 against Ukrainians Anhelina Kalinina and Dayana Yastremska in the Round of 32. Eala and Sonmez Struggle Through Opening Set Philstar.com’s Ralph Edwin Villanueva reported Eala and Sonmez quickly fell behind 4-0 during...

Philippines to Host East Asia Cup at Rizal Memorial

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 13, 2026

Philippine baseball will welcome regional competition back to Manila when the East Asia Cup arrives this December. The six-nation tournament will also showcase the major renovation underway at historic Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. East Asia Cup Returns to Manila in December The Philippines will host the East Asia Cup from December 7 through 13 at...

Nine Young Filipinos Set for Dakar Youth Olympic Games

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 13, 2026

Nine young Filipino athletes will carry the national colors when the Youth Olympic Games open later this month. Team Philippines will compete across seven sports during the October 31-November 13 competition in Dakar, Senegal. Wangkay and Caesar Lead Philippine Athletics Entries Pi Durden Wangkay will represent the Philippines in the men’s 200 meters after emerging...

Bacolod Million Pickleball Cup Draws 800 Players

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 12, 2026

Around 800 players registered for Bacolod’s upcoming Benitez Million Pickleball Cup within only three hours of availability. The three-day competition offers P1 million in prizes while joining the city’s 2026 MassKara Festival sporting calendar. National Pickleball Field Heads to Bacolod Panay News’ Mae Singuay reported Monday that players from across the Philippines are expected for...

Yvon Bisera Shoots 68 to Take Four-Shot Pueblo de Oro Lead

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 12, 2026

Yvon Bisera overcame an uneven beginning Monday before shooting four-under 68 at the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship. Three consecutive late birdies gave the Davaoeña a four-shot lead while strengthening her season-long Order of Merit pursuit. Bisera Recovers From Two Early Bogeys BusinessMirror’s Aldrin Quinto documented Bisera’s recovery after bogeys on Nos. 2 and 5...

Russell Bautista Fires 67 to Lead Pueblo de Oro PGT Opener

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 12, 2026

Russell Bautista opened the Pueblo de Oro Championship with a five-under 67, securing a one-stroke advantage Monday. His spectacular eagle highlighted a strong closing stretch as the Bukidnon native continued pursuing his first Philippine Golf Tour victory. Bautista Produces Eagle During Strong Closing Stretch Philstar documented Bautista’s move atop the leaderboard after he handled intense...

Abad, Malazarte Give Philippine Padel Historic Asiad Finish

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 12, 2026

Danna Abad and Joshea Malazarte transformed a No. 23 seeding into a historic Asian Games semifinal appearance. Their fourth-place finish provided Philippine padel an encouraging benchmark during the sport’s first participation in the continental competition. Young Filipinas Exceed No. 23 Seeding in Nagoya Philstar highlighted Abad and Malazarte’s breakthrough Monday after the youngest Philippine pair...

Alex Eala Falls to Han Shi in Wuhan Open First Round

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 12, 2026

Alex Eala suffered another difficult Asian-swing result Monday, losing to Chinese qualifier Han Shi in the Wuhan Open. The Filipina surrendered an opening-set advantage before falling 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 after two hours and 27 minutes. Eala Takes Opening Set Before Han Responds Eala entered the WTA 1000 event ranked No. 19, holding a considerable rankings...

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