The Gilas Pilipinas U18 women have already made the first climb. Now comes the steeper part, with a World Cup ticket waiting somewhere near the summit.
The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
Manila is set to host a new WTA 250 tournament in late 2027, giving the Philippines a second women’s professional tennis event and a potential new draw for higher-ranked players.