THE Philippines proved its mountain biking power in Asia, with Shagne Yaoyao and three other riders crowned overall champions in the 2025 UCI Asia MTB Series after the final leg in Kumamoto, Japan.
Yaoyao finished third in Japan but her strong performances in the earlier rounds — three wins and one second-place finish — secured her the Women’s Elite overall title.
In the Men’s Elite, Go for Gold’s Adrian Nacario also took home the overall crown. He placed fourth in the final race but consistently landed on the podium throughout the series.
Fellow Go for Gold rider Thirdy Mana-ay dominated the Junior Men’s category to win the overall title, while Lexi Dormitorio completed the Philippine sweep after capturing both the Junior Women’s overall title and the Japan leg victory, her third win of the season.
Aside from the medals and trophies, the Filipino riders also earned valuable UCI points — a big boost to their world rankings and their bid for a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
