The 1st Siklab (Spark) Sports Youth Awards, or the 1st Phoenix Siklab Sports Youth Awards, for sponsorship reasons, is an awarding ceremony bestowed upon young Philippine sports personalities aged 17 and below who are excelled in different local and international sports competitions. The Siklab Sports Youth Awards is organized by the PSC–POC Media Group, an organization composed of esteemed sportswriters, both print and online who are covering the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the National Sports Associations (NSAs), and the National Athletes and Teams beat assignments, and it is headed by June V. Navarro of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
The inaugural edition of the yearly event was originally scheduled for April 2018, but it was later moved to June 27, 2018, set to be held at the Century Park Hotel Grand Ballroom, Malate, Manila.
Honor roll Sports Idol Award The award was given to Olympic silver medalists Mansueto Velasco and Hidilyn Diaz who serves as an inspiration to young Filipino sportsmen.
Winner Sport/Recognition References Mansueto Velasco Boxing (1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics silver medalist) Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting (2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics silver medalist)
POC Young Heroes Award The Young Heroes award were given to 24 young athletes who shined in different local and international tourneys/
Winner Sport References Mary Angeline Alcantara Taekwondo Sarah Barredo Badminton Rafael Barreto Swimming Ghen-Yan Cruz Bendon Muay Thai Samantha Kyle Catantan Fencing Chezka Centeno Billiards Kaitlin De Guzman Gymnastics Kenneth dela Peña Boxing Allaney Jia Doroy Chess Alexandria "Alex" Eala Tennis Jhonzenth Gajo Gymnastics Bea Hernandez Bowling Rex Luis Krog Cycling Criztian Pitt Laurente Boxing Alberto "AJ" Lim Jr. Tennis Bhay Newberry Swimming John Vincent Pangga Boxing Rosegie Ramos Weightlifting Andrew Kim Remolino Triathlon Nicole Marie Tagle Archery Maria Takahashi Judo Angelo Kenzo Umali Bowling Veruel Verdadero Athletics Carlos Edriel "Caloy" Yulo Gymnastics
POC Super Kids Award The POC Super Kids Award were given to outstanding young athletes that has competed in collegiate sports competitions including the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as well as the Philippine National Games.
Winner Sport References Keith Absalon Football Tara Borlain Athletics Justin Ceriola Jiu-jitsu Trojan Dangadang Canoe–Kayak Jane Linette Hipolito Weightlifting Eya Laure Volleyball Dexy Manalo Canoe–Kayak Morris Marlos Sailing Rizumu Ono Table tennis Daniel Quizon Chess John Paolo Rivera Jr. Weightlifting Kai Sotto Basketball Christine Talledo Dragon boat Marco Imbang Umgeher Alpine skiing
PSC Children's Games for Peace Award The PSC Children's Games for Peace Award were given to talented young athletes who are won medals in major age-group sports events including the Batang Pinoy and the Palarong Pambansa.
Winner Sport References Jayvee Alvarez Athletics Phoebe Nicole Amistoso Archery Althea Michel Baluyut Swimming Jared Cole Sua Archery Michaela Jasmine Mojdeh Swimming Kyla Ong Soguilon Swimming Rick Angelo Sotto Archery Princes Sheryl Valdez Arnis Karl Jahrel Eldrew Yulo Gymnastics Ethan Zafra Archery
See also 2018 in Philippine sports Siklab Atleta PSA Athlete of the Year
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