Outstanding athletes were recognized for their contributions to Philippines sports in the past year during the 2018 Philippine Sportswriters Association awards night.
The athletes shone in the red carpet and on stage as they received their trophies from sports scribes from nationwide publications in the country.
Here are some of the photos from the annual event:
Jerwin Ancajas, Krizziah Tabora and Carlo Biado. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Boxing star Jerwin Ancajas. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Bowling world champion Krizziah Tabora with bowling great Bong Coo. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Billiards champion Carlo Biado. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Manny V. Pangilinan and Al Panlilio of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas recognized for their effort to bring the World Cup here. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Triathlon Association of the Philippines recognized as NSA of the Year. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Mr. Basketball June Mar Fajardo. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Ms. Volleyball Dawn Macandili. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Mr. Volleyball Marck Espejo. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Star jockey Alvin Guce recognized for his accomplishments with horse “Sepfourteen.” Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Girls softball World Series winner Team Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
SEA Games gold medalist Mary Joy Tabal. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Thirdy Ravena receives major award for amateur basketball. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
San Miguel coach Leo Austria holds trophy for major award on pro basketball. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Fan favorite Terrence Romeo. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
PH’s top rider Masato Fernando. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Philippine men’s chess team standard/rapid P1 recognized for the victory in the 2017 ASEAN Para Games. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Philippine men’s chess team standard B2/B3. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Jong Uichico, Butch Francisco and Kiefer Ravena of the SEA Games basketball team. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Philippine Men’s Hockey Team. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Agatha Wong of wushu. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Mella Brothers of the PH Poomsae team. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Samuel Morrison of taekwondo. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Amateur boxers John Marvin and Felix Marcial. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Gymnast Reyland Capelan. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Young star swimmer Kyla Soguilon. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Swimmer Maurice Illustre. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Milo Junior Athlete Allaney Jia Doroy. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Veteran equestrian Toni Leviste. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net