July 02, 2024

Game Changers: Filipino athletes who said “yes” and “I do” in the name of love

Game Changers: Filipino athletes who said “yes” and “I do” in the name of love
May forever! Art by Mitzi Solano/One Sports, Photos (c) Instagram | @rheadmac, @jp.bgn, @dablumahan, @diego5dario

June has been referred to as the month of weddings because historically, it has been associated with good weather, longer daylight hours, and blooming flowers, which create a picturesque backdrop for special unions. 

Likewise, the name "June" is derived from Juno, the ancient Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, adding to the symbolic significance of this month for couples embarking on their journey together.

And as we embrace June, let’s celebrate our favorite athletes who found their forever love this year, so far.

 

May Luna and David Lumahan

Nxled Chameleons' May Luna and her boyfriend, David Lumahan, have started the month of April with a bang as they announced their engagement.

After five years of spiking hearts, their love story hits a perfect match as David popped the question to May in the glittering heart of Las Vegas.

 

ALSO READ: Perfect Match: Nxled’s May Luna just got engaged to her longtime boyfriend

 

Diego Dario and Sam Corrales

From courtside to forever, former UAAP reporter and now sports correspondent Sam Corrales has found her winning moment after getting engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Meralco Bolts guard, Diego Dario.

Love truly blossoms in the Land of the Rising Sun as Sam finally said her “yes” to Diego.

 

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Spark of love: Meralco's Diego Dario now engaged to former UAAP courtside reporter Sam Corrales


 

JP Bugaoan and Judy Chua

From campus crush to forever love, college sweethearts JP Bugaoan of the Cignal HD Spikers and her girlfriend, Judy Chua, now begin their next step to forever.

Awesome moments start for soon-to-be wife Judy after accepting the HD Spikers’ co-captain’s proposal in the beach paradise of Boracay.

 

RELATED: Life’s greatest match: Cignal and Alas star JP Bugaoan now engaged to long-time partner

 

Mylene Paat and Sergey Rezanov

While there’s no announcement of marriage yet after their cheesy proposal last year, Chery Tiggo’s Mylene Paat and fiance Sergey Rezanov took their relationship to new heights after visiting Sergey’s family in Kazakhstan.

Mama P and Sergey, who have found the perfect match in each others’ arms after being imports for Nakhon Ratchasima QminC in the Volleyball Thailand League, have already proven that long-distance relationships thrive as long as they are bound with love, trust, and communication.

 

ALSO READ: Road to Forever: Chery Tiggo’s Mylene Paat pays a visit to her fiance’s hometown in Kazakhstan

 

Christian Standhardinger and Denielle Magno

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Christian Standhardinger may be lowkey on social media when it comes to his love life, but his commitment screams more than any other cheesy caption.

Last February, in the month of love, CStan tied the knot with his girlfriend, Denielle, in an intimate island wedding at Club Paradise in Palawan.

RELATED: New Found Glory: Ginebra's Christian Standhardinger has new inspiration to be the best

 

Rhea Dimaculangan and Raymond Jomarcel Villarete

PLDT High Speed Hitters’ Rhea Dimaculangan has found her one-call-away partner forever after saying “I do” to her partner, Raymond.

Our volleybelles are definitely girls’ girls, as they are full-packed in the celebration of the union between Dmac and her beau.

 

ALSO READ: Perfect Connection: PLDT’s Rhea Dimaculangan makes the ultimate call to “I Do”

Mabuhay ang bagong kasal (at ikakasal)!

May your love always be as strong as your game, and may every moment together be a victory worth celebrating.