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Lanao del Norte is advocating for a National Academy of Sports (NAS) satellite campus at the Mindanao Civic Center, allowing young Mindanawon athletes to access elite sports training and education closer to home. The initiative comes as the province prepares to host the inaugural Mindanao Youth Games in April 2027.
General Santos City launched its 2026 Tuna Festival on Sept. 1, turning the annual celebration into a vehicle for economic recovery following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in June. Led by Mayor Lorelie Geronimo-Pacquiao, the festival highlights business revival, safety coordination, and the 6th All About Tuna Handline Summit.
Seven-year-old weightlifting prodigy Euhanne Queencess Masangkay captured a bronze medal at the 2026 Hidilyn Diaz LIFTOFF Championships in Makati City, competing against pre-teens up to 12 years old. Guided by her grandfather and coach Cirilo Dayao, the young athlete is now gearing up for the Batang Pinoy National Championships.
Mindanao State University launched its 65th founding anniversary and "SiKKKlab 2026" MSUSAA Unity Games at the Main Campus in Marawi City. Running through Sept. 8, the week-long event features system-wide sports competitions, cultural performances, and the pre-launch of three major research institutes advancing Bangsamoro development and academic excellence.
Cagayan de Oro's Jigoro Kano Judo Lab captured gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2026 Philippine National Kata and Team Judo Championships at Nazareth Gymnasium. Led by coaches John Avydas Reontoy and Euana Tagapulot, the club dominated the Juniors Mixed Team event while securing podium finishes in Youth and Seniors divisions.
Eight-year-old Cagayan de Oro swimmer Carl Fredrick Quizon dominated the 3rd Cebu Race Pace Swim Meet ABC, sweeping all six events he entered and breaking a regional age-group record. Quizon captured Category A Most Outstanding Swimmer honors, showcasing Northern Mindanao's rising grassroots talent at the Cebu City Sports Center.
General Santos City is hosting the Gensan Tuna Festival 2026 from Aug. 22 to Sept. 5 under the theme “Giting at Pagkakaisa, Sa Pagbangon Sama-Sama.” The two-week celebration features sports tournaments, a job fair, the 6th Tuna Handline Summit, live concerts, and the popular Sugbahan sa Dalan street-grilling grand finale.
The XU Ateneo de Cagayan Gymnastics Club made a stunning mark at the 2nd Madayaw Gymnastics Cup in Davao City, securing 56 total medals—including 32 golds. Standout performances by Caitlin Estrell Almirante and Zahari Amelia Enerio anchored CDO's dominant showing in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics during the Kadayawan Festival.
The Cagayan de Oro–Misamis Oriental Archery Club (CDO-MOAC) secured 17 medals at the PSC–World Archery Philippines National Championship Qualifier Leg 3 in Davao City. Powered by multi-gold performances from Lester Ian Datiles and Kerwin Ian Datiles, the club highlighted Northern Mindanao's expanding pool of competitive archery talent.
Rosevale School sixth-grader Xarles Axle P. Montecillo delivered an impressive performance at the Panagsidla: Rise of the Champions 2026 swim meet in General Santos City. Montecillo secured six medals—including three golds—in the Grade 6 division during the two-day Philippine Aquatics short course event.
Cagayan de Oro’s Kagay-an Martial Arts School secured 17 medals at the 2nd RMT Karate Tournament in Davao City, claiming four golds, seven silvers, and six bronzes. Led by instructor Marc Naguita’s double-gold performance, the squad delivered strong finishes across both youth and senior Kata and Kumite events.
Filipino chess players will compete for international FIDE titles and major cash prizes on home soil this November 2026. With back-to-back tournaments scheduled at the AMORAP facility in Misamis Occidental and Quezon City, local talents can earn Grandmaster norms without the burden of expensive overseas travel.