“Umagang Kay Ganda” host Marlo Mortel is facing one of the toughest challenges in his life with her mom sick with breast cancer.

Nevertheless, the heartthrob has continued to take care of himself well and will share to people this Thursday (October 12) how the sport of badminton has helped him improve his acting and singing, especially now that he has an upcoming benefit concert for his mother. Aside from Marlo, fashion designer Odelon Simpao will also share his journey from being a crossfit athlete to winning at the Hidilyn Diaz Open Weightlifting Championship. Host Dyan Castillejo will also give us a peek at the action in the prestigious Spartan Race. Don’t miss all these on “Sports U,” this Thursday (October 12), 9:30 pm on DZMM TeleRadyo and after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD. Watch online on iwantv.com.ph or skyondemand.com.ph and stay updated by following @SportsUtv on Facebook and Twitter.