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NAVI PH conquers PLDT Home Athena Cup, heads to MLBB Women's International 2026

Published Jun 18, 2026 08:46 am
Following its championship run at the all-female Mobile Legends tournament Athena Cup 2026, esports team NAVI PH is now setting its sights on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) this July. The team emerged victorious in the month-long PLDT Home-powered Athena Cup, which served as the Philippines’ premier all-female MLBB competitive platform and official qualifier for the global tournament.
The Athena Cup underscores the discipline, coordination, and rising talent driving the country’s growing presence in global women’s esports, reflecting PLDT Home’s continued support for platforms that provide female players with greater visibility and opportunity.
As they prepare for MWI 2026, NAVI PH remains focused on refining their team’s consistency and cohesion, which were key to their recent win.
“What sets our team apart is our discipline,” said jungler Keishi. “We have a deep level of trust in each other, and that shows in how we play. Our in-game discipline and chemistry are at 100 percent.”
Roamer Meraay emphasized the importance of platforms like the Athena Cup for elevating women in esports.
“We’re very thankful that we had this opportunity and exposure to showcase our potential, especially in a male-dominated industry,” she said. “This serves as a bridge for others to see what we’re capable of. We hope women in esports continue to receive more support so more players are inspired to pursue this path.”
“To aspiring women players, just keep going and continue doing what you love – that’s where we all started,” she added.
Rainn, who was named the Most Valuable Player, emphasized the team’s mindset heading into the international competition.
“For us, it’s about staying focused and continuing to improve,” she said. “We take things one game at a time and make sure we’re always learning from each match.”
Head coach King Salman echoed this sentiment, stressing the importance of consistency and staying grounded as they prepare for the global stage.
“This is just the beginning – our job isn’t done yet,” he said. “We want to build on this and become even more consistent in the coming months. I hope this achievement stays in the team’s hearts, not in their heads, and that they stay humble and teachable.”
He added, “They’ve been very cooperative and open to learning, which is something we hope to sustain moving forward. Discipline comes from preparation, and that’s something we continue to focus on as a team.”
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