GALLERY: Sports heroes recognized in 2018 PSA Awards

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

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