ArenaPlus, the country’s premier 24/7 sports entertainment platform, proudly joined the celebration of Filipino athletic excellence at the annual San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night. The prestigious event took place on Monday, 28 January, at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel, bringing together the nation’s top athletes, Olympians, and sports leaders.

A night of recognition and celebration

This year’s PSA Awards carried the theme "Golden Year, Golden Centenary," marking a historic milestone for the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA), the country’s oldest media organization dedicated to sports journalism. The event gathered key figures in Philippine sports, including Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard “Dickie” Bachmann, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports.

Total GameZone Xtreme Incorporated President Rafael Jasper Vicencio took part in the celebration, presenting awards to key honorees, including:

Gymnastics Association of the Philippines – National Sports Association of the Year

Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino – Executive of the Year

Nesthy Petecio & Aira Villegas – President’s Award (Olympian boxers)

A major highlight of the night was the recognition of ArenaPlus ambassador Carlos Yulo, the double-gold Olympic gymnast who made history at the Paris Games. Yulo received the coveted Athlete of the Year award, cementing his legacy as one of the nation’s greatest gymnasts.

Supporting Philippine sports excellence

ArenaPlus, the 24/7 sports entertainment platform, played an active role in the celebration, with Total GameZone Xtreme Incorporated President Rafael Jasper Vicencio presenting key awards. As part of the brand’s ongoing support for Philippine sports, ArenaPlus also distributed exclusive merchandise to attendees, further amplifying the excitement of the night.

For the second consecutive year, ArenaPlus partnered with the PSA to highlight Filipino sports excellence. This partnership underscores the brand’s commitment to bringing thrilling and engaging sports experiences to Filipinos, anytime and anywhere.

As part of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., ArenaPlus continues to champion Philippine sports alongside its sister platforms, BingoPlus, SpinPlus, and GameZone, providing immersive entertainment for fans nationwide.