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EJ Obiena Retains Asian Games Pole Vault Gold in Nagoya

Editorial StaffSeptember 30, 2026

5.91-Meter Leap Secures Back-to-Back Asian Games Gold EJ Obiena defended his Asian Games pole vault championship after clearing 5.91 meters for another competition record in Nagoya. His second consecutive title delivered the Philippines its third gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games campaign. Obiena Secures Gold Before Breaking Games Record ABS-CBN News covered Obiena’s successful...

Philippines Eyes Historic Asian Games Sepak Takraw Gold

Editorial StaffSeptember 29, 2026

Vietnam Showdown Awaits After Dominant Semifinal Victory The Philippine women’s sepak takraw doubles team reached the Asian Games final after sweeping Laos in their semifinal encounter. Jean Marie Sucalit, Abegail Sinogbuhan, and Nelly Jay Salon guaranteed the country at least silver before facing Vietnam. Philippines Sweeps Laos to Reach Historic Final Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan...

Philippines Blu Girls Start Asian Games With Two Losses

Editorial StaffSeptember 28, 2026

Philippines Remains Alive After Tough Opening Defeats The Philippine Blu Girls opened their Asian Games softball campaign with consecutive defeats against defending champion Japan and Chinese Taipei. Despite falling to 0-2, the Philippines remains eligible for the medal games with five preliminary contests still remaining. Blu Girls Open With Losses to Asian Softball Powers Justin...

Nesthy Petecio Reaches Asian Games Boxing Quarterfinals

Editorial StaffSeptember 27, 2026

Abukhadijah Falls as Petecio Eyes Semifinal Spot Nesthy Petecio reached the Asian Games women’s 60kg quarterfinals after stopping Jordan’s Mays Alreem Abukhadijah during their second round. The two-time Olympic medalist next faces China’s Yang Chengyu with a semifinal berth and guaranteed podium finish available. Petecio Stops Abukhadijah in Second Round Paolo Ambat of One Sports...

Albert Delos Santos Wins Asian Games Weightlifting Bronze

Editorial StaffSeptember 27, 2026

Junior World Record Highlights Filipino Weightlifting Breakthrough Albert Ian Delos Santos captured men’s 70kg bronze at the Asian Games after producing a 341kg combined total. The 20-year-old Filipino also lifted 191kg in the clean and jerk, establishing a junior world record during the competition. Delos Santos Claims Bronze in Men’s 70kg Delos Santos lifted 150kg...

Kayla Sanchez Skips Backstroke to Chase Asiad Gold

Editorial StaffSeptember 24, 2026

Fourth-Place Finish Follows Record-Breaking Freestyle Swim Kayla Sanchez broke the Philippine women’s 50m freestyle record but narrowly missed the Asian Games podium with another fourth-place finish. The Filipina Olympian clocked 24.75 seconds after coaches previously adjusted her schedule to prioritize recovery for the sprint event. Sanchez Finishes Fourth in Asian Games 50m Freestyle Sanchez completed...

Eumir Marcial Withdraws from Asian Games Boxing

Editorial StaffSeptember 21, 2026

ABAP Adjusts Strategy After Marcial Exit From Roster Eumir Marcial withdrew from the 2026 Asian Games following his latest professional victory in the United States. ABAP cited limited recovery time and long-distance travel before another high-level boxing competition in Aichi-Nagoya. ABAP Withdraws Marcial After Professional Fight Matthew Li documented Marcial’s withdrawal after ABAP president Marcus...

Alvarez, Saclag Secure Asian Games MMA Medal Chances

Editorial StaffSeptember 21, 2026

Silver and Bronze Mark New Chapter for Filipino Fighters Jean Claude Saclag captured silver while Carlos Alvarez earned bronze as Philippine fighters reached the podium during MMA’s Asian Games debut. Their performances delivered two medals from the men’s Traditional divisions during the Aichi-Nagoya competition at Nagoya City Inae Sports Center. Saclag Claims Silver in Asian...

Team Philippines Opens Asian Games in Filipino Style

Editorial StaffSeptember 20, 2026

National Delegation Showcases Filipino Pride at Asian Games Team Philippines formally entered the 20th Asian Games during Saturday’s opening ceremony at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Aira Villegas and Albert Ian Delos Santos carried the Philippine flag while leading the national delegation during the parade. Villegas, Delos Santos Lead Philippine Delegation Kiko Demigillo of...

Elreen Ando Targets Stronger Asian Games Medal Finish

Editorial StaffSeptember 19, 2026

Olympian Returns with Medal Experience and New Ambitions Elreen Ando enters the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games seeking to improve upon the bronze medal she earned three years earlier. The two-time Olympian brings recent continental medals, Philippine records, and another Southeast Asian Games championship into the women’s 61kg competition. Ando Targets Improvement From Hangzhou Bronze Lance Agcaoili...

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