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Come watch 100 contestants compete for the title of Purple Champions on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center. You’ll get a front-row seat to an incredible display of bravery, grit, and dedication as 20 teams of five people each participate in a variety of strength challenges.

Every year, the top club members from Anytime Fitness come together for the Battle of the Purple Champions. This year’s competition aims to show how champions are formed in everyday life, not just in the gym, by presenting new ideas and even more thrilling challenges.

Through this event, Anytime Fitness aims to highlight that exercise isn’t limited to traditional workouts. We want to show that taking care of our health and well-being is reflected in the simplest of activities, from taking the stairs and carrying groceries to accumulating steps in our travels. These everyday actions embody the champion spirit within us all.

In addition to the main competition, visitors will have the chance to participate in exciting strength tests. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or considering joining Anytime Fitness, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved and have fun!

“We’re thrilled to host another year of the Battle of the Purple Champions,” says Mark De Joya, COO of Anytime Fitness. “At Anytime Fitness, we celebrate our members’ everyday strengths and accomplishments. Through the return of Battle of the Purple Champions, we want everyone to see how they can be champions in their everyday lives. We encourage everyone to join us on 25 August to not only cheer on our competitors but also to discover the champion within themselves.”

As the biggest and most varied fitness network in the area, Anytime Fitness is still at the forefront, having invented the 24/7 fitness franchise idea. With more than 5,000,000 members worldwide and more than 5,500 clubs (including one in Antarctica! ), Anytime Fitness is dedicated to offering chances for development and well-being.

Don’t pass up the opportunity to see the purple champions square off in the Battle of the Champions! On Sunday, August 25, 2024, join us at the Palm Drive Activity Center in Glorietta. Follow Anytime Fitness on Facebook and Instagram for news and updates.

For more information about Anytime Fitness Philippines visit https://www.anytimefitness.ph/ 

The Pre-season is being utilized to its fullest by the UP Fighting Maroons as they prepare for UAAP Season 87.

The UP Men’s Basketball Team will spend two weeks practicing in Novi Sad, Serbia, where they defeated collegiate and professional teams in every tune-up game. From July 28 to August 9, they will return to Korea to continue their training.

In keeping with his pledge to be the Maroons’ “training buddy” from 2018, longtime UPMBT supporter JJ Atencio, CEO of Januarius Holdings Inc. (JHI), has once again helped the squad improve by funding their abroad preparations.

Although Atencio hails from Ateneo de Manila University, he has been one of the staunchest supporters of the Fighting Maroons, pledging to take care of their athletic training abroad yearly to prepare them for the upcoming collegiate seasons.

Atencio supports the team in a very focused way – by funding their training in places where they could get better. He has funded the Maroons’ training in Las Vegas, Serbia, Japan and Korea in various years.

“In the beginning, when they were the perennial underdogs and had not yet won a championship, I was attracted to the UP story. I identified with them because they were underdogs and I had a similar experience. Through hard work, persistence, dedication, integrity, sincerity and prayer, you can reach your goal. And I did, they did.”

STATS Technical Sportswear, a subsidiary of JHI, has also outfitted the Maroons and produced their official merchandise since Atencio started supporting the team.

“JHI is one with the UP Men’s Basketball Team as we all strive to be stronger and better in Season 87,” said Atencio. “Since we entered into a partnership with UP, our goal is to be a contender every year, which we have done for several seasons now. But we are not stopping there.”

“The story of the UP Fighting Maroons, who were once an underdog and now is a team to beat, continues to resonate with me and our company. That’s what makes this team special. Some may see them as the top dog now, but deep inside, they still have that underdog mentality. They will keep trying and trying and will stay hungry all the time,” Atencio added.

Bo Perasol, director of the UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development (UP OASD), acknowledged the teams’ gratitude for Atencio’s efforts’ significant contribution to the Fighting Maroons’ progress both on and off the court.

“JJ is like a father figure to the boys. We are really grateful for his generosity and help in our overseas training camps. More than that, we are extremely blessed to have him as a partner in guiding the players and looking after them beyond the corners of the basketball court,” said Perasol. Coach Bo was UP’s head coach when Atencio first partnered with the team in 2018.

This year, the Green Run at Vermosa has raised the bar for its famous multi-category run.

Aside from providing an opportunity for recreational runners, running enthusiasts, serious runners, and elite athletes to hit the trails for recreation and training, this year’s run is dedicated to assisting young runners from Cavite who want to pursue their dreams of becoming national track athletes.

On June 14, Ayala Land Estates, Inc. welcomed Takbo Kabitenyo, a Cavite-based organization dedicated to developing the abilities of young athletes with the ambition and potential to compete at the national level. Ayala Land, with its Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, welcomed Cavite’s aspiring runners.

Ayala Land representatives led by Chrissy Roa, Group Head of Marketing and Communications for Ayala Land Estates, donated 30 Green Run race kits and products from Merrell, a brand dedicated to running, to the Cavite running organization at Vermosa. The Takbo Kabitenyo group will also receive freebies and gifts from all Vermosa Green Run sponsors at the Run that will gun off on Sunday, June 30.

“We are committed to providing these aspiring athletes with the training, support and opportunities they need to achieve their dreams and represent our community on a national level,” said Ms. Roa. The Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, envisioned to be the preferred venue for national and international sports events in the Philippines, will be a perfect training camp for the young Cavite athletes.

Noel Diaz, Takbo Kabitenyo president, expressed his gratitude for the support – ”We are deeply grateful to Ayala Land Estates Inc.and Vermosa  for choosing Takbo Kabitenyo as one of the beneficiaries of the 2024 The Green Run. The exposure to this prestigious event will hopefully inspire our young runners to elevate their aspirations and work even harder towards excellence in their chosen sports,” he said.

Ayala Land Estates has launched another running initiative alongside The Green Run this year called the Ayala Vermosa Running Club. It has weekly activities for its members and classes conducted by Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub coaches. The environment-themed run is also supporting the Pawssion Project and Haribon Foundation on its third year.

Fueled by its 2024 theme of ““Go Greener, Get Leaner, Give Back: Run Towards a Brighter Future”, The Green Run 2024 is supported by Avida Sentria Storeys, Kremil-S, Diatabs, Merrell, Pocari Sweat, Park Access, Chris Sports, Fitbar, Naturals, Healthway Medical Network, Fuwa Fuwa, Nutrition Depot, and Oishi.

Those interested in participating in any of the Green Run categories (3K, 5K, 10K, half-marathon 21K, and 1K Dog Run) can register at ayalaland.myruntime.com.

The Sports Hub is a cutting-edge, professionally managed sports complex featuring a 400-meter IAAF standard track oval that serves as a leading training ground for amateur and professional athletes. It also contains an Olympic-sized swimming pool that meets FINA standards, as well as an indoor training facility with a sports science lab.

As the Official Gaming Partner of the PVL and your go-to sports betting app all the time, ArenaPlus attended the All Filipino Conference held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on May 12, 2024, as part of the PVL’s ongoing support of its conference series. ArenaPlus watched as local volleyball players competed for the title of champion, with almost 23,600 spectators in attendance.

The Chery Tiggo Crossovers defeated the Petro Gazz Angels 3–2 to take third place, and spectators watched in suspense as the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans squared off. A performance by the Astig Girls during the intermission between games at ArenaPlus piqued the crowd’s interest and created a lively mood that persisted into the championship game.

After five intense sets, the Creamline Cool Smashers came out on top with a score of 3 – 2, giving the team its fourth All Filipino Conference championship win.

Notably, Creamline’s Jema Galanza was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Best Outside Spiker for the finals, while Brooke Van Sickle from the Petro Gazz Angels took home the MVP title for the entire conference.

ArenaPlus, an organization committed to the advancement of Philippine sports and culture, saw that volleyball was becoming more and more popular among Filipinos. The brand has the awareness of community preferences and the possibilities of niche sports that allow it to be sensitive enough to recognize and capitalize on the change in Filipino interest. ArenaPlus realized how important it was to collaborate with the PVL in order to give local fans a better experience when watching their favorite teams compete.

As the top gaming and entertainment companies in the nation, BingoPlus and ArenaPlus are delighted to be the flagship brands of Digiplus Interactive Corp. Visit www.bingoplus.com and www.arenaplus.net for additional updates, or get the apps right now from Google Play and the App Store.