Sports

LOCAL distance-running sensation Nathania “Tania” Tan has once again etched her name into the NMI history books after delivering a masterful performance at the prestigious EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival 2026.

FOLLOWING another week of table action in the 2026 SBA Budweiser Open 8-Ball League, the Ilang Ilang Division continued to deliver nail-biting thrillers and strong team performances across multiple venues on Saturday night.

THE MP Raiders continued their strong run in the Madflex Invitational Basketball League 2026 with a 58–48 victory over the Compadres on Saturday afternoon at the Agape Christian School gym.

THE NMI Women’s National Soccer Team concluded its run in the Women’s EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition 2026 on Sunday afternoon, suffering a 13–0 defeat to regional powerhouse Chinese Taipei at the GFA National Training Center.

Chosen to compete for Team CNMI are Mikayla Lopez, Chelsea Henzon, Joan Henzon, Ernie Henzon, Sean Ficke, and Richard Asuncion.

THE Madflex Invitational Basketball League 2026 resumed on Saturday, with New Summit riding a blazing first-half performance to secure a commanding 93–48 victory over Hybrid at the Agape Christian School gym.