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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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Dagiti kameng ti Sarimanok Arnis Team ti Lanao del Norte, a nakasuot iti uniform ken medalya, a sidadaaw a nakatatakder ken nakalukso idiay uneg ti gymnasium habang ig-igemda ti bannuar ti probinsyada.

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Lanao Norte Arnis team brings home 21 medals

Lanao del Norte’s Sarimanok Arnis Team collects 21 medals and ₱39,000 in cash incentives at the Zamboanga Hermosa open tournament.

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Philippine Women’s Sepak Takraw team members Abegail Sinogbuhan, Jean Marie Sucalit, and Nelly Jay Salon standing proudly on the Asian Games podium while holding their silver medals.

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Mindanao-Cebu trio wins historic Asiad sepak takraw silver

The Philippine women’s team captures the nation’s first-ever Asian Games silver medal in sepak takraw in Nagoya, Japan.

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Filipino surfer Jayuard Alciso smiling while draped in the Philippine flag and holding up his Asian Games bronze medal.

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Siargao surfer Alciso wins Asian bronze

Siargao’s Jayuard Alciso wins bronze in surfing’s Asian Games debut, beating fellow Filipino Toby Espejon in the men’s shortboard.

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Philippine weightlifter Albert Ian delos Santos reacts with a passionate shout, kick, and clenched fists after completing a successful lift with a heavy barbell resting on the platform behind him.

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Delos Santos lifts for late father, wins Asiad bronze

Albert Ian delos Santos sets new Junior World records, winning bronze in the men’s 70kg weightlifting at the Asian Games.

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Members and coaches of the Tacurong Karatedo Association (TKA) pose together on stage holding their organizational banner during the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup 2026 at the Provincial Capitol Dome in Dinagat Islands.

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15 golds lift Tacurong in Dinagat karate meet

Thirteen young martial artists from the Tacurong Karatedo Association secured 15 gold and eight silver medals at the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup in Dinagat Islands. Headed by Sensei John Robert Butil, the squad showcased exceptional technique, mental composure, and athletic mastery.

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Members and coaches of the Tacurong Karatedo Association (TKA) pose with their medals, trophy banners, and school flag on stage during the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup 2026 in Dinagat Islands.

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Fighting side by side: Tacurong coaches and youth share mat, victory in Dinagat

The 13-member Tacurong Karatedo Association delegation secured 15 gold and eight silver medals at the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup 2026 in Dinagat Islands. Supported by Tacurong City Mayor Lina O. Montilla, the athletes gained valuable experience for future national martial arts events.

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Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Misamis Oriental Chapter leaders, including President Atty. Gregorio Miguel Pallugna and Board Member Atty. Robert Maestre, address media members during a press conference for the 1st IBP National Games at their office in Cagayan de Oro City.

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Over 1K lawyers trade courtrooms for sports in CDO

Nasurok a 1,000 nga abogado manipud iti amin nga paset ti Pilipinas ti maangay idiay Cagayan de Oro City para iti umuna a Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) National Games inton Oktubre 8 agingga 11. Panggep ti pasamak a patibkeren ti dodongan ken panagkaykaysa iti ruar ti courtroom.

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Coro Davao de Oro accepts the third runner-up check alongside Gov. Raul Mabanglo, Rep. Maricar Zamora-Mabanglo, and Rep. Jhong Ceniza at the Himig Lingkod Bayani 2026 national finals in Manila. The group took home ₱180,000 in total prizes and was named Best Cluster Entry for Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of Provincial Government of Davao de Oro)

Davao de Oro choir wins ₱180K at national tilt

Coro Davao de Oro secured a 3rd runner-up finish and the Best Cluster Entry award for Mindanao at the Civil Service Commission's Himig Lingkod Bayani 2026. Competing at The Metropolitan Theater in Manila, the public sector choir earned ₱180,000 with strong backing from Davao de Oro provincial leadership.

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Lupon Green Warriors student-athletes assemble for the Davao Oriental Provincial Athletic Meet in Cateel. Supported by Lupon Mayor Santos “Sonny” Alonzo Jr. and host Cateel Mayor Emilou C. Nuñez, Lupon topped the provincial sports meet with 80 gold medals. (Photo courtesy of Provincial Government of Davao Oriental)

Lupon sweeps Davao Oriental athletic meet

The Lupon Green Warriors emerged as overall champions of the 2026 Davao Oriental Provincial Athletic Meet in Cateel, hauling 175 total medals. Backed by 80 gold medals across Archery, Arnis, Taekwondo, and Track and Field, Lupon's athletes now advance to represent the province at DAVRAA.

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Mayor Cesar Clarion Colina Sr., Vice Mayor Osberht Mar B. Yanong, and District Principal Emilia A. Zamora join student-athletes and DSPC campus journalists at the Pasidungog 2026 awards in Maragusan, Davao de Oro. The ceremony celebrated Maragusan's overall title at the 2026 DDOPAA Meet. (Photo courtesy of Municipality of Maragusan)

Maragusan rewards athletes, campus journalists for achievements

The Local Government Unit of Maragusan recognized its student-athletes and campus journalists during the Pasidungog 2026 celebration. Following the Maragusan Maroon Knights' overall championship at the 2026 DDOPAA Meet, Mayor Cesar Clarion Colina Sr. announced municipal cash incentives for medalists, coaches, and trainers.

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Maragusan Maroon Knights athletes, coaches, and local government leaders hold their championship trophy and medals at the 2026 Davao de Oro Provincial Athletic Association (DDOPAA) Meet. Maragusan finished ahead of the Nabunturan Black Mamba, Compostela Level-Up Warriors, Pantukan Blue Phoenix, and Monkayo Orange Spiders to win the provincial sports meet. (Photo courtesy of Municipality of Maragusan)

Maragusan wins 2026 Davao de Oro sports meet

Maragusan emerged as the overall champion of the 2026 Davao de Oro Provincial Athletic Association (DDOPAA) Meet in Compostela. Driven by top finishes in the Elementary division and three gold medals from Para athlete Given Angelo B. Monta, Maragusan led the 11-municipality field over Nabunturan and Compostela.

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177 cyclists participate in the Isle Cycle Island Bike Fun Tour along the coastal circumferential highway in Camiguin Island. Tourism Officers Floren Mae Tarnate and Rojhen Yven Pantallano, alongside DOT-10, hosted the 64-kilometer ride passing through Tongatok Cliff, the Old Church Ruins, Sagay, Guinsiliban, and Mahinog for the 47th Lanzones Festival preview. (Photo courtesy of Camiguin Provincial Tourism)

177 cyclists ride around Camiguin on an island bike tour

A total of 177 cyclists joined the 64-kilometer Isle Cycle Island Bike Fun Tour along Camiguin's scenic circumferential road on Aug. 23. Passing iconic heritage stops, the non-competitive event served as a major kickoff activity leading up to the province's 47th Lanzones Festival in October.

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