Today’s Rundown: Wins from Court, Water & Ice

By Jose Mari Garcia

Filipino athletes lit up the global stage with golds, glam, and game-winning grit—from Gilas Women’s 3x3 basketball World Cup ticket to gymnastics glory, rowing medals, and an 8-1 ice hockey blowout. These reports from the SEAG Network solidify another triumphant day in Philippine sports.

Basketball: Gilas Women to 3x3 World!

The Gilas Women’s 3x3 Team emerged unstoppable in Doha, Qatar after sweeping the Stop 5 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League 2025 - Asia-Pacific 1. After a dominant 21-14 win over Chinese Taipei in the finals, they officially punched their ticket to the 2025 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup.

Meanwhile, the Gilas Men's Team locked in a third place finish after a tough 18-22 loss to Qatar and a 21-15 win over Indonesia.

Ice Hockey: Crushed Enemies Everywhere

Team Philippines is on a roll after freezing Malaysia, 8-1, for their third straight win in the preliminary round of the IIHF Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Al Ain, UAE. Next up for cold serve: India.

Gymnastics: Golden Girl Maayo

In a shimmering display of glorious grace, Tchelzy Mei Maayo soared to two gold medals in the Junior Individual All-Around and Vault, and added two silvers in the Floor Exercise and Balance Beam at the Singapore Open 2025.

Pamela Kirsten Suan also shone with a silver medal on the Balance Beam (Level 6). Future’s bright in Filipino gymnastics!

Rowing: Double Winners in the Water

It was a stunning debut for the Philippine Rowing Team at the Ratzeburg Regatta 2025 in Germany. Zuriel Sumintac and Edgar Ilas powered through the competition for a silver in the Lightweight Men’s Pairs. Kristine Paraon and Feiza Lenton netted bronze in the Women’s Double Sculls.

(OnPoint)