One Sports photojournalist RM Chua gathers his favorite snaps from 2025 events before looking ahead to another bountiful haul in 2026.
Documenting athletes never fails to amaze me.
The ability to freeze moments in time and turn them into history or something memorable gives me a rush. In a single frame, emotions, effort, and legacy come together, allowing athletes and audiences alike to understand and appreciate the story without a single word.
For 2025, here are Our Snaps. To many more in 2026.
National teams
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Marck Espejo #15 and Bryan Bagunas #1 of the Philippines reacts after winning against Egypt during the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena


PVL


The PLDT High Speed Hitters and Chery Tiggo Crossovers players in action in set 5 of the Premier Volleyball League on Tour Finals
UAAP


Alyssa Solomon, Bella Belen, Erin Pangilinan, and Sheena Toring of the NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate after winning the UAAP Season 87 Women's Volleyball Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena
PBA


Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (#24) of the TNT Tropang Giga holds up the PBA Commissioner's Cup Trophy after winning Game 7 of the PBA Finals at the SMART Araneta Coliseum
SEA Games 2025




Alex Eala scored a breakthrough singles gold medal at the SEA Games in Thailand to highlight a sensational 2025 run

Profiles

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Coach Louie Alas and Kieffer Alas poses during the exclusive photoshoot for One Sports Profiles in Las Piñas City
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Photographer's Picks


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Simone Giannelli of Italy receives the ball against Belgium during the FIVB Men's World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena. This was submitted to the World Sports Photography Awards and was a finalist in the "Other" category.


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Before working with One Sports, RM Chua once dreamed of becoming a professional football player before the pandemic reshaped his path.
His portfolio includes material for FIFA, SPORTFIVE, ASEAN, Philippine Football Federation, Gilas Pilipinas, and Adidas Philippines.