Sports

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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Chess player Sebastian Marbas sits at a chessboard across from his mentor Nazario Ubanan during the final round of the Cagayan de Oro City Post-Clinic Chess Tournament at the City Tourism Hall.

Teen chess champ stuns veterans in CDO tilt

Fifteen-year-old Sebastian Marbas scored 6.5 points across seven rounds to win the Cagayan de Oro City Post-Clinic Chess Tournament on July 5, 2026.

Jul 7, 2026000

Philippine tennis player Alex Eala hits a forehand return on Centre Court during her historic women's singles match at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

"For the Little Girls": How Alex Eala is making tennis history at Wimbledon

Jul 7, 2026000

A group of young local skateboarders holding their boards stand on a concrete path during a public demonstration along Rio Boulevard in Cagayan de Oro City.

Cagayan de Oro

CDO skaters: 'Give us a safe place to ride'

Skateboarders in Cagayan de Oro are pushing back against long-standing social stereotypes, calling for an urgent public skatepark investment to ensure safe urban navigation.

Jul 1, 2026000

A group of local youth skateboarders parade down the concrete roads of Paseo del Rio and Rio de Oro Boulevard during an organized sports demonstration.

Cagayan de Oro

CDO skaters renew call for safe public skate park

Gathering along Paseo del Rio for Go Skateboarding Day 2026, Cagayan de Oro’s grassroots skate community issued a renewed call for dedicated public skate park.

Jun 30, 2026000

Rovelyn Baterbonia weeps while leaning over the white casket of her son, late student-athlete Bobet Baterbonia, as her husband, Rene Baterbonia Sr., places a hand on her shoulder to comfort her during a funeral service surrounded by Catholic clergy and mourners in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur.

Rene ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia laid to rest; mother seeks answers

Holding her son's basketball jersey, Rovelyn Baterbonia issued an emotional appeal to coaches and staff to reveal the truth behind the drowning incident.

Jun 24, 2026000

An indoor sports complex featuring multiple painted pickleball courts where men and women play doubles matches during a tournament at Nitro Pickleyard, with an official umpire in a blue jersey standing in the foreground.

Lifestyle

Pickleball boom serves fun, fitness, and affordable play

Local enthusiasts praise pickleball’s short learning curve and low equipment barrier compared to traditional sports like tennis, table tennis, and badminton.

Jun 23, 2026000

A wide horizontal shot of the newly opened outdoor pickleball courts at the Unity Sports Facility inside De Lara Park, showing the painted courts, net setup, and surrounding recreational area on the Misamis Oriental Capitol grounds.

Cagayan de Oro

Misor opens affordable pickleball hub in Capitol grounds

A new public sports venue at De Lara Park offers affordable access to pickleball courts, night lighting, and public amenities for fees starting between P50 and P150.

Jun 22, 2026000

A portrait photograph of 19-year-old basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia, the 2025 Palarong Pambansa Most Valuable Player from Agusan del Sur.

Mindanao grieves Agusan Sur Rene Clert Baterbonia

Palarong Pambansa MVP Rene Clert Baterbonia and Nigerian player Divine Adili died during an Ateneo Blue Eagles team-building session in Aurora province.

Jun 9, 2026000

National boxing coach Elmer Pamisa standing proudly alongside boxer Carlo Paalam as they hold the gold medal trophy at the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands.

Cagayan de Oro

Paalam eyes LA 2028 after Eindhoven Gold

Olympian Carlo Paalam announced his return to the ring with a gold medal performance at the Eindhoven Box Cup, beginning his journey toward a third Olympic appearance in 2028.

Jun 8, 2026000

The Region 10 Mas Asenso NorMin Stars delegation marching on the stadium track and field during the opening parade of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur.

Cagayan de Oro

Normin Stars clinches 7th overall in Palaro Pambansa 2026

The Mas Asenso NorMin Stars secured seventh place overall at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa with an 89-medal haul. High school division athletes led the delegation by finishing in the category's Top 5.

Jun 2, 2026000

Wide shot of the crowded sports complex stadium during the Palarong Pambansa 2026 opening ceremony in Agusan del Sur.

Feature

Agusan del Sur opens Palarong Pambansa '26 with historic, tech-driven showcase

Agusan del Sur launches a tech-driven Palarong Pambansa 2026 opening ceremony, featuring drone light shows, tight logistics, and top entertainment.

May 29, 2026000

National

E-sports: The new employment driver

Feb 5, 2026000