Philippines at the 2025 Summer World University Games

Philippines at the
2025 Summer World University Games
Flag of the Philippines
IOC codePHI
National federationFederation of School Sports Association of the Philippines
Websitewww.fessap.net
in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany
16 July 2025 (2025-07-16) – 27 July 2025 (2025-07-27)
Competitors34 in 7 sports
Flag bearerEdwin Fabro[1] (FESSAP president)
Summer World University Games appearances (overview)

The Philippines competed at the 2025 Summer World University Games, which was held from 16 July to 27 July 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr region, Germany.[2]

The country entered athletes in seven disciplines namely archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, table tennis, and volleyball.[3]

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2025 Summer World University Games

The University of Cebu is represented by Mark Mahinay in athletics.[4]

Men
Track
Athlete Event Heat Semi-finals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Louie Agawa 800 metres DQ
TR 17.2.3		 8 Did not advance
Mark Mahinay 1500 metres hurdles 3:55.07 12 — Did not advance
5000 metres hurdles 15:17.53 16 — Did not advance
10,000 metres hurdles — 31:29.38 23

Archery

Main article: Archery at the 2025 Summer World University Games
  • Keturah Collene Gonzales
  • Wesley Joshua Tanco

Badminton

Main article: Badminton at the 2025 Summer World University Games

The Philippines sent three athletes.[5]

Men
  • Thomas Neo Gatdula
  • Dainyle Jeremel Orara
Women
  • Maria Althea Ladiana

Basketball

Main article: Basketball at the 2025 Summer World University Games

The Mapúa University Cardinals represented the Philippines in men's basketball having qualified via the FESSAP-organized Asian University Basketball Championships.[6][7][8]

Team roster

Head coach: Melchor Divina

  • 0 – Clint Escamis
  • 1 – Marc Andrei Igliane
  • 3 – Sherfrazkhan Abdulla
  • 5 – John Christopher Recto
  • 10 – Marc Cyrus Cuenco
  • 14 – Cyril Rey Gonzales
  • 19 – Earl Jaeron Sapasap
  • 26 – Ivan Lazarte
  • 34 – Yam Concepcion
  • 40 – Joemakio Kewve Gulapa
  • 86 – Marcus Cyrus Nitura
  • 88 – Drex Jhon Leir Delos Reyes

Summary

Team Event Group stage Quarterfinal Classification round
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Philippines WUG men's[9] Men's tournament  Brazil
L 58–105 		 Czech Republic
L 47–100 		 Poland
L 67–79 		4  Lebanon
L 67–73 		 Chile
W 77–69 		 Argentina
L 71–84 		14

Gymnastics

Main article: Gymnastics at the 2025 Summer World University Games

The Philippines sent three athletes in artistic gymnastics.[10]

  • Juancho Miguel Besana
  • Romeo Santillan Jhon
  • Colin Stenger

Table tennis

Main article: Table tennis at the 2025 Summer World University Games

The University of Cebu has four table tennis players representing the Philippines.[4][11]

Athlete Event Group stage Rank Round of 128 Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Andrie Caballes Men's singles  Alshareif  (KSA)
L 1–3 		2 Q  Wu (USA)
L 0–4 w/o		 Did not advance
 Mirzayev (AZE)
W 3–0
Raphael Misa  Zelinka (SVK)
L 0–3 		3 Did not advance
 Shah  (PAK)
L 1–3
Allana Salar Women's singles  Dari (HUN)
L 0–3 		3 Did not advance
 Brzyska (POL)
L 0–3
Kristiene Alicaya  Wong H.T. (HKG)
L 0–3 		3 Did not advance
 Im J. (KOR)
L 0–3
Andrie Caballes
Raphael Misa 		Men's doubles — —  J. Tan
Yang Z.Y. (SGP)
L 0–3		 Did not advance
Kristiene Alicaya
Allana Salar 		Women's doubles — —  A. Tan
Wang (USA)
L 2–3		 Did not advance
Raphael Misa
Kristiene Alicaya 		Mixed doubles — Bye  Movileanu
Zaharia (ROU)
L 0–3 w/o		 Did not advance
Andrie Caballes
Allana Salar 		Mixed doubles — Bye  Araya
Muñoz (CHI)
L 0–3 w/o		 Did not advance

Volleyball

Main article: Volleyball at the 2025 Summer World University Games

The NU Bulldogs were selected to represented the Philippines in men's volleyball. They qualified via the FESSAP-organized Philippine University Volleyball League.[1] The NU has its four players unavailable due to being called up to the Philippines national volleyball team.[12] The team had eight men in its roster.[13][14]

Team roster

Head coach: Dante Alinsunurin

  • 2 – Greg Ancheta
  • 3 – Jeffe Gallego Jr.
  • 4 – Mac Bandola
  • 5 – Jan Llanfred Abanilla
  • 7 – Miguel Egger
  • 17 – Jimwell Gapultos
  • 18 – Leo Aringo Jr.
  • 23 – Jenngerard Arnfranz Diao
Summary
Team Event Group stage Placement round
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Philippines WUG men's[15] Men's tournament  Poland
L 2–3 		 Colombia
L 0–3 		 Argentina
W 3–1 		3
PR 		 Portugal
L 2–3 		 Chile
W 3–1 		 Argentina
L 2–3 		14

References

  1. ^ a b Malanum, Jean. "NU men's volleyball team to compete in FISU World University Games". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  2. ^ Mallari, Reira (16 July 2025). "PH student athletes ready for World Universiade". Manila Standard. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Philippines". rhineruhr2025.com. Archived from the original on 20 July 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  4. ^ a b Rosal, Glendale (15 July 2025). "UC Webmasters send five athletes to World University Games in Germany". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Results Book - Badminton" (PDF). Rhine Runhr 2025. p. 379. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  6. ^ Mallari, Riera (17 July 2025). "Cardinals begin bid vs. Brazilians as World University Games go full blast". Manila Standard. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  7. ^ "Mapua Cardinals among PH reps in World University Games". NCAA Philippines. GMA Network. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Mapua shares pride in Cardinals' stand in World University Game". GMA News. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Results Book Basketball" (PDF). Rhine-Ruhr 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Results Books - Artistic Gymnastics" (PDF). Rhine Runhr 2025. p. 16. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Results Book - Table Tennis" (PDF). Rhine-Runhr 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  12. ^ Mallari, Reira (21 July 2025). "Bulldogs seek 2nd straight win in World University Games". Manila Standard. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  13. ^ Andaya, Ed (24 July 2025). "NU's 'Magnificent 8' power Team Philippines to respectable showing". Journal Online. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  14. ^ "Poland and Italy triumph as FISU World University Games volleyball champions". FIVB. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Results Book Volleyball" (PDF). Rhine-Ruhr 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
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