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Davao City will host Mindanao’s first full-distance IRONMAN race on June 13, 2027, featuring a 226-kilometer course across the Davao Gulf, MacArthur Highway, and Bago Aplaya Esplanade. Organized by The IRONMAN Group and Sunrise Events, the flagship event will run alongside IRONMAN 70.3 Davao.
The Tacurong Karatedo Association dominated the inaugural 1st Malaybalay Bukidnon Karatedo Championship, capturing 10 golds, 4 silvers, and 2 bronzes across Kata and Kumite divisions. Double-gold performances from Ryzza Bracamonte, Avril Joy Salise, and Prince Jireh Lasquite led the delegation to a impressive 16-medal tally.
Student-athletes from Bernardino B. Bosque National High School secured spots in the 2026 DCAA Meet following a dominant run at the Davao City Division Unit II Sports Meet. Highlighted by the BBBNHS Bucks' 5v5 basketball title, the team captured multiple golds in taekwondo, arnis, swimming, and Paragames.
Student-athletes across South Cotabato gathered at the Norala Sports Complex on September 9 for the opening of the 2026 South Cotabato Provincial Athletic Association Meet. Schools Division Superintendent Leonardo M. Balala formally opened the multi-day sports event, which serves as a qualifier for regional and national meets.
Six-year-old Solana Aislah “Daday” Ayco of Valencia City, Bukidnon, captured four gold and two silver medals at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Swimming Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. Training under Lemmoda Aqua Gliders, the young athlete also established a new tournament record in the 25-meter butterfly event.
Student-athletes representing the City Government of Koronadal hauled 12 medals—including four golds—at the 2026 SMART MVPSF R12A Regional Inter-School Taekwondo Championships in Tacurong City. The Koronadal Defenders Taekwondo Central Gym team excelled in both kyorugi and poomsae events following rigorous strategy training.
Student-athletes from Cagayan de Oro bagged three gold medals at the National Taekwondo Interschool Competition at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Representing Merry Child School and Invictus Taekwondo Gym, gold medalists Khate Trixie Bacor, Ehjay Ezekiel Fabria, and Cris Justine Fabria led the city’s strong grassroots delegation.
Two young swimmers from Bukidnon captured eight medals at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational Short Course Swimming Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. Six-year-old Solana Aislah Ayco of Valencia City led the tally with four golds and a new tournament record, while Malaybalay's Julia Lois Palo secured two silvers.
Cagayan de Oro chess ace WIM Ruelle Canino recovered from an opening-day setback to take third place in the 2026 Philippine National Women’s Invitational Chess Championship. Meanwhile, Tagoloan sisters LJ and Lyn Getubig dominated the National Junior Championship, with LJ earning the title of Woman National Master.
Cagayan de Oro karatekas secured 23 medals at the 3rd JKA Philippines International Gasshuku and Tournament held at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gymnasium in Davao City. Featuring six gold medals, the strong performance showcased the local delegation’s depth in both kata and kumite disciplines.
About 2,500 top taekwondo athletes are gathering at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Sept. 5-6 for the 2026 PTA Best of the Best Taekwondo Championships. Featuring both Kyorugi and Poomsae disciplines, the tournament serves as a key selection platform for athletes aiming for the national pool.
Three young swimmers from General Santos City captured 11 medals at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational Short Course Swimming Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. Led by six-year-old Elyannah Marinelli’s six gold medals, the group’s performance highlights the growing potential of Mindanao’s grassroots sports programs on the international stage.