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Trying, Training, and Having Fun at WFA SwitchPlay Pickleball
Trying, Training, and Having Fun at WFA SwitchPlay Pickleball

Dara Clariza Evangelista
5 days ago2 min read


People Should Stop Hating on Pickleball
Pickleball gets a lot of hate for a sport that is actually doing something good: getting people to move. It has become one of the easiest ways for people to be active without making fitness feel intimidating. You do not need years of experience, expensive training, or a perfect backhand to start. You can pick up a paddle, learn the basics, and enjoy the game almost immediately, and that accessibility is exactly why people keep coming back. One of the biggest changes picklebal

Mara Sy
Aug 162 min read


Fitness Is Becoming the New Partying in the Philippines
From run clubs and pickleball games to Pilates classes and festival-style races, more Filipinos are choosing to socialize through movement—and it is exciting to see fitness become part of our culture.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Aug 33 min read


Why Alex Eala’s Berlin Open Win Over Elena Rybakina Matters So Much
Alex Eala’s victory over Elena Rybakina was more than an upset. After losing to Rybakina before, the Filipina tennis star returned with belief, bravery, and a statement win over one of the sport’s biggest champions.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Jun 192 min read


When Talent Meets Ritual: The Strangest Lucky Habits of Sports Legends
rom Rafael Nadal’s perfectly placed water bottles to Michael Phelps’ famous pre-race slaps, sports rituals may look strange from the outside—but for athletes, they can feel like part of the performance itself.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Jun 184 min read


A Former Athlete Reflects on the Ateneo Tragedy and the Safety Athletes Deserve
The deaths of Ateneo basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili have left the sports community grieving and asking difficult questions about safety, accountability, and the futures young athletes deserve.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Jun 93 min read


Alex Eala Wins Birmingham Open for First Title of 2026
Alex Eala captured her first title of the season after outlasting Nikola Bartůňková in a tense three-set Birmingham Open final.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Jun 71 min read


What Alex Eala Said About Teaming Up With Venus Williams
Alex Eala is set to team up with Venus Williams at the Bad Homburg Open, and the Filipina tennis star knows exactly how big the moment is.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Jun 43 min read


What a 16-Year-Old Pickleball Champion Taught Us at SM City Bicutan
Staying active is not about intensity. It is about consistency, connection, and finding something that keeps you moving.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Apr 133 min read


Alex Eala: 5 Reasons Filipinos Are Supporting Her
As Alex Eala wraps up a breakthrough Miami run, her rising career continues to capture the attention and support of Filipinos worldwide.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Mar 313 min read


AWR Asia Year 4: A Joyful Run at the Shine Half Marathon
AWR Asia Year 4’s Shine Half Marathon delivered a well-planned race that balanced safety, energy, and experience.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Mar 312 min read


5 Reasons Women-Led Fitness Events Just Make Sense
Discover why women-led fitness communities are changing the way women experience running, from safety to connection and confidence.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Mar 272 min read


What Happens When Women Take the Driver’s Seat in Motorsport
A new generation of female drivers is changing not just who races, but what racing represents.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Mar 253 min read


When Sports Stop Being About Winning
For many former athletes, sports change once competition ends. Community-driven events are helping women rediscover movement without the pressure to win.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Mar 173 min read


Eileen Gu Stuns In Iris Van Herpen Gown
Olympic skier Eileen Gu traded the slopes for couture, appearing at the Grand Dîner du Louvre in a sculptural Iris van Herpen gown that blurred the line between fashion, art, and movement.

Dara Clariza Evangelista
Mar 92 min read


4 Athletes Redefining Success Through Mindset and Mental Health
Elite sport once rewarded endurance at any cost. Today, some of the world’s top athletes are openly saying that mindset, rest and mental health are not optional. They are foundational.

Mara Sy
Feb 243 min read


WTA Manila and the Rise of Asian Women’s Tennis
When the WTA arrived in Manila, it revealed how far Asian women’s tennis has come and how much further it can go.

Mara Sy
Jan 312 min read


How KALARO Is Building Space for Sports Beyond the Spotlight
Beyond packed arenas and viral highlights, Filipino sports need systems that allow athletes and organizers to grow sustainably, and this is where KALARO enters the picture.

Mara Sy
Jan 262 min read


8 Rules Every Fan Should Know Before Watching a Tennis Match Live
With tennis crowds growing louder and bigger than ever, knowing when to cheer and when to stay still has become part of the sport itself.

Mara Sy
Jan 253 min read


Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open Entrance
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open entrance was not just a fashion moment, but the result of a carefully assembled creative team working across sport, couture, and performance.

Mara Sy
Jan 212 min read
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