Cebu Sports Awards 2026 to Honor Top Athletes, Coaches, and Teams
The 40th Sportswriters Association of Cebu–San Miguel Brewery (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards is set to take place on March 8, 2026, at the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu. This annual event celebrates the vibrant sports culture of Cebu and acknowledges the outstanding contributions of athletes and mentors who have excelled in national and international arenas.
Athletes Receiving Special Citations
Among the distinguished individuals to be honored are Mark Mahinay in athletics, Nickson Andwele Cabañero in basketball, and boxers Arlando Senoc, Rodex Piala, Christian Araneta, and Christian Balunan. Additionally, the Toledo-Xignex Trojans will be recognized for their achievements in chess, while Marlon Aliño and Lucy Hamilton will be cited for their excellence in dancesport. Footballers Kamil Jaser Amirul and Ronito Mendoza are also on the list of honorees.
Additional Honorees and School Teams
The awards will extend to other notable figures, including basketball referee Aaron Rey Cañete, Allison Kyle Quiroga in karatedo, Juancho Miguel Masecampo in shooting, Motic Panogalinog in skateboarding, weightlifters John Dexter Tabique and Fernando Agad, scrabble player Lord Garnett Talisic, and tennis players Everett Pete Niere, Claudwin Seven Toñacao, and Juvels Velos. Champion school teams from the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) will also be recognized for securing multiple titles. These teams include the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles and University of the Visayas Green Lancers in basketball, Don Bosco Technical College Greywolves in football, and the University of Cebu Webmasters, University of San Jose-Recoletos Lady Jaguars, and University of San Carlos Lady Warriors in volleyball.
Coaches to Be Honored
On the coaching front, several mentors will be celebrated for their role in developing future champions. These include Arvin Loberanis in athletics, Rommel Rasmo, Gary Cortes, and Joph Cleopas in basketball, Oliver Colina and Glenn Ramos in football, Roland Remolino in triathlon, Rhodee Ann Saavedra in karatedo, and Ramon Solis and Christopher Bureros in weightlifting.
Significance of the 40th SAC Awards
Now in its 40th year, the SAC Awards transcends a mere ceremony; it is a profound celebration of Cebu's sports history. The event honors the dedicated coaches who build champions and the athletes who proudly represent Cebu in competitions both locally and internationally. This milestone underscores the enduring legacy of sports excellence in the region, fostering community pride and inspiring future generations.
