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Home of the Mindanawon Athlete. From the hardcourts of Cagayan de Oro to the boxing rings of General Santos and the football fields of Bukidnon, we bring you the most comprehensive Mindanao local sports news. Whether it’s the intense competition of the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (NMRAA), the grassroots pride of Batang Pinoy, or professional updates on Mindanao’s top pugilists and cagers, our coverage celebrates the grit and talent of our local sports heroes. Stay tuned for live scores, in-depth player features, and exclusive tournament recaps across the island.

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The Mindanao Civic Center Sports Complex in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, pictured from above, serves as the main venue for the upcoming Mindanao Youth Games in March 2027. Provincial leaders, led by Rep. Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo, are utilizing the sports festival to showcase world-class facilities while promoting Lanao del Norte as a premier sports, peace, and tourism destination in Northern Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of Province of Lanao del Norte)

Timor-Leste joins Mindanao Youth Games in Lanao Norte

The Philippine Sports Commission has invited Timor-Leste to join the inaugural Mindanao Youth Games in Tubod, positioning Lanao del Norte as a rising hub for international sports tourism.

Aug 4, 2026000

Alex Eala cheers exuberantly while holding her trophy high in front of supportive fans and a Philippine flag following her final victory on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 (PH TIME. The 21-year-old dedicated her inaugural WTA Tour singles title to her family, training team, and the Filipino community worldwide. (Photo courtesy of WTA Facebook page)

'Maraming salamat, mga kababayan': Alex Eala wins first WTA title

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in three sets to capture her first WTA singles title at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, breaking into the Top 20 rankings.

Aug 4, 2026000

Desiree Adrienne Lim Yu (left) and Fate Alejandra hold HYROX Delhi banners in New Delhi, India, on July 26, 2026. The Mindanao-based duo secured second place in the Doubles division at the international fitness competition following eight months of joint preparation. (Photo courtesy of Desiree Adrienne Yu / Fate Alejandra)

Mindanao duo secures podium finish at New Delhi HYROX

Mindanao athletes Desiree Yu and Fate Alejandria overcame multi-city training and course hurdles to secure 2nd place in the HYROX Doubles race in New Delhi.

Aug 3, 2026000

An aerial view captures the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) Sports Complex in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, home to a FIFA-standard football pitch and World Athletics Class 2 track oval. The venue provides homegrown student-athletes from surrounding municipalities with regulation-grade training grounds for regional meets like the NMRAA and national events like the Palarong Pambansa. (Photo courtesy of Lanao del Norte Provincial Information Office)

Certified world-class: Lanao del Norte’s MCC Sports complex boosts youth, local economy

Certified by FIFA and World Athletics, Tubod’s 66.4-hectare Mindanao Civic Center Sports Complex gives Lanao del Norte student-athletes a home-field advantage while powering the local economy.

Jul 30, 2026000

National Academy of Sports student-athlete Ma. Jezrah Lyana Velo Timpangco displays her gold medal at the 7th Kim Un Yong Cup International Open Taekwondo Championship at Jangchung Arena in Seoul, South Korea. Timpangco's success highlights the impact of state-backed athletic programs like the National Academy of Sports in nurturing regional grassroots talent from Zamboanga City for international competition. (Photo Courtesy of ZC Sports FB Page)

Zamboangueña athlete Jezrah Timpangco rules Poomsae at Seoul Taekwondo tourney

Led by gold medalists Jezrah Timpangco of Zamboanga and Samantha Duria of Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga city athletes spearheaded a triumphant Philippine campaign in Seoul.

Jul 30, 2026000

Kagay-anon taekwondo standout Samantha Gley Duria displays her gold medal and award certificate following her championship victory at the 7th Kim Un Yong Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Duria's victory adds to her growing international resume, following previous national titles at Palarong Pambansa and appearances for the Philippine cadet national team. (Supplied Photo)

Another CDO taekwondo athlete bags gold in Seoul

On the heels of a dominant local showing, Cagayan de Oro’s Samantha Gley Duria conquered the international stage, bagging gold at the 7th Kimunyong Cup in Seoul.

Jul 29, 2026000

Members of the Cagayan de Oro taekwondo delegation at their home gym, Furious A's Academy ahead of the Smart MVP Sports Foundation National Taekwondo Championship in Manila. The city's strong showing reinforces the city's growing reputation as a grass-roots sports hub capable of developing top-tier youth martial artists for national competition. Photo Courtesy of Ben Ree "JB" Toledo/Furious A's Academy coach

CDO Taekwondo team brings home 3 golds

Cagayan de Oro’s next generation of athletes made their mark in Manila, capturing three golds and an overall runner-up title at the 2026 National Taekwondo Championship.

Jul 29, 2026000

Philippine para table tennis athletes Jhona Peña, left, and Lhey Marie Manginsay hold the national flag during the ITTF World Para Future 2026 tournament in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The duo represented the country in international competition following rigorous regional qualifiers. (Photo courtesy of PSC)

PH para paddlers win silver, bronze in Thailand

Filipina para table tennis players Jhona Peña and Lhey Marie Manginsay secured silver and bronze medals in Thailand, boosting the Philippines' preparations for the 2026 Asian Para Games.

Jul 28, 2026000

Members of Team Philippines wave national flags as they parade along the athletics track during the closing ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. Following full financial clearance of its ₱2.08 billion budget, the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee urged the public to remember the country's historic overall championship performance alongside the financial accounting. Photo courtesy of Wikipediacommons

SEA Games legacy goes beyond budget, organizers say

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — PHISGOC defended the 2019 Southeast Asian Games legacy amid renewed funding scrutiny, emphasizing its P2.08-billion budget was fully audited by PwC/Isla Lipana & Co. Organizers urged the public to focus on lasting achievements, including a historic 387-medal overall championship and world-class sports facilities built at New Clark City.

Jul 27, 2026000

Xavier University athletic coaches practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques on training manikins during the opening day of a Basic Life Support training seminar at the XU Gym in Cagayan de Oro City on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The program aimed to equip sports personnel with essential emergency response skills to handle medical crises during campus athletic events. (Photo by Jaime Joshua A. Frias II)

XU coaches train to save athletes in emergencies

Dozens of Xavier University coaches in Cagayan de Oro completed a two-day training course in Basic Life Support and water rescue.

Jul 23, 2026000

AIRBORNE FINISH. Three riders soar over a jump as they race toward the finish line during the Mindanao-wide Motocross Challenge at the Mindanao Civic Center Race Track in Tubod, Lanao del Norte. The event was held as part of the province's 67th Araw ng Lanao del Norte celebration. (Photo courtesy of ADD/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)

Motocross puts Lanao Norte on every rider's map

Lanao del Norte strengthened its push as a premier motorsports destination by hosting the Mindanao-wide Motocross Challenge in Tubod.

Jul 21, 2026000

WORLD-CLASS WAVES. The iconic Cloud 9 Boardwalk in Siargao is set to host the Philippines' first-ever World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event this October, bringing the world's top surfers to the island while opening opportunities for local youth and boosting tourism. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Tourism USA)

An island’s heartbeat: The day Siargao’s youth shares the lineup with their heroes

Local youth in Siargao will step off the sidelines to surf directly with the world’s elite athletes at the upcoming Philippines Pro.

Jul 20, 2026000