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Eala, Rivera Bow Out of Asian Games Women’s Doubles

Brian BabaoOctober 1, 2026

Experienced Chinese Pair Ends Filipinas’ Medal Push Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera ended their Asian Games women’s doubles campaign after challenging an experienced Chinese tandem Wednesday. The Filipinas fell to Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan, 5-7, 2-6, at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Aichi-Nagoya. Eala-Rivera Fall to China in Straight Sets Kiko Demigillo of One...

Carlo Paalam Reaches Asian Games Boxing Gold-Medal Fight

Editorial StaffOctober 1, 2026

16-Year Gold Drought Nears Potential End in Japan Carlo Paalam reached the Asian Games boxing final after defeating Kazakhstan’s Makhmud Sabyrkhan through a tense split decision Wednesday. The Filipino Olympic silver medalist now faces Japan’s Rui Yamaguchi with Philippine boxing’s 16-year Asian Games gold drought at stake. Paalam Edges Sabyrkhan in 3-2 Semifinal Decision Kiko...

Alex Eala Reaches Asian Games Semis, Guarantees Medal

Brian BabaoOctober 1, 2026

Second-Set Surge Sends Eala Into Medal Stage Alex Eala guaranteed another Asian Games medal after defeating Joanna Garland, 7-5, 6-0, in Wednesday’s women’s singles quarterfinal. The Filipina survived a demanding opening set before dominating the second at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center to reach the semifinals. Eala Beats Garland to Guarantee Asian Games Medal Kiko Demigillo...

Pagara-Progella Face Thailand for Asian Games Final Spot

Sean CelisOctober 1, 2026

Five Straight Wins Fuel Philippines’ Semifinal Push Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara stand one victory from the Asian Games women’s beach volleyball championship match after five straight wins. The unbeaten Filipinas face Thailand’s Taravadee Naraphornrapat and Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee in Thursday’s semifinal at Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court. Pagara-Progella Face Thailand for Finals Berth One Sports covered...

Eala-Rivera Beat Hong Kong in Asian Games Tennis Debut

Brian BabaoSeptember 30, 2026

Filipina Pair Delivers Strong Asian Games Tennis Debut Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera opened their first tournament together successfully, sweeping Hong Kong in Asian Games women’s doubles Tuesday. The Filipinas secured a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Lai Ching Laam and Kallista Liu at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. Eala-Rivera Advance Despite Asian Games Rain Delays Luisa...

PH Women Earn Asian Games Silver After Vietnam Defeat

Editorial StaffSeptember 30, 2026

Silver Medal Sets New Benchmark for Philippine Sepak Takraw The Philippine women’s sepak takraw team earned historic Asian Games silver after Vietnam swept the championship match in Nagoya. The result established the country’s best Asian Games sepak takraw medal finish, surpassing its previous bronze-medal achievements. Vietnam Defeats Philippines in Women’s Doubles Final Luel Galarpe covered...

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...

Pagara-Progella, Rondina-Pons Target Asiad Semifinals

Sean CelisSeptember 30, 2026

Alas Tandems Move Closer to Historic Asian Games Stage Two Philippine women’s beach volleyball tandems stand one victory each from creating an all-Filipino Asian Games semifinal showdown. Sisi Rondina-Rosales and Bernadeth Pons join Khylem Progella and Sofiah Pagara in Wednesday’s quarterfinals at Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court. Alas Pilipinas Eyes All-Filipino Semifinal Showdown Mark Escarlote outlined...

China Sweeps Alas Men as Errors Hurt Asian Games Bid

Sean CelisSeptember 29, 2026

Error Problems Continue in Philippines’ Asian Games Exit Alas Pilipinas Men exited Asian Games quarterfinal contention after China capitalized on another error-heavy Philippine performance Monday. The Philippines absorbed a 21-25, 20-25, 22-25 defeat at Park Arena Komaki, dropping its Pool D record to 0-2. Alas Pilipinas Men Swept by China in Pool D Paolo Ambat...

Two Alas Pairs Reach Asian Games Beach Volleyball Quarters

Sean CelisSeptember 29, 2026

Pagara-Progella and Rondina-Pons Keep Medal Hopes Alive Alas Pilipinas secured two Asian Games women’s beach volleyball quarterfinal berths after both Philippine tandems swept their Monday opponents. Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella advanced first before Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons completed the Philippine double in Aichi. Alas Pilipinas Sends Two Women’s Pairs Into Last Eight Jonash...

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