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Gilas Women Beat Malaysia, Book Asian Games 3×3 Quarters

Kenzo BolañosSeptember 24, 2026

Three Straight Wins Highlight Filipinas’ 3×3 Campaign Gilas Pilipinas Women completed a perfect Asian Games group stage after defeating Malaysia, 17-12, in women’s Under-23 3×3 basketball. Kacey Dela Rosa and Victoria Pasilang powered the Filipinas to 3-0, securing direct passage into the tournament quarterfinals. Gilas Women Complete Perfect Group C Campaign The Philippines completed its...

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...

Alas Women Sweep Hong Kong to Finish Ninth in Asiad

Sean CelisSeptember 23, 2026

Classification Sweep Caps Strong Recovery for Alas Pilipinas Alas Pilipinas Women completed their Asian Games campaign with three consecutive victories after sweeping Hong Kong in the ninth-place classification match. Bella Belen and Angel Canino combined for 35 points as the Philippines finished the classification phase without dropping another set. Alas Pilipinas Sweeps Hong Kong for...

Gilas Women Fall to Japan, Finish Second in Group B

Kenzo BolañosSeptember 23, 2026

Host Nation Controls Final Group Stage Basketball Battle Gilas Pilipinas Women absorbed their first Asian Games defeat after host Japan secured an 89-67 victory at Aichi International Arena. The Philippines still finished second in Group B at 2-1, advancing into the quarterfinals despite Tuesday’s difficult closing assignment. Gilas Women Take First Asian Games Defeat Jonash...

Philippines Beats Kuwait for Historic Asian Games Win

Sean CelisSeptember 23, 2026

Aldeguer’s Late Penalty Delivers Historic Football Victory Andres Aldeguer converted an 89th-minute penalty as the Philippine Under-23 team defeated Kuwait, 2-1, at the Asian Games. The victory delivered the country’s first men’s football triumph at the continental multi-sport competition since its historic 1958 success. Philippines Ends Asian Games Football Win Drought The historic breakthrough at...

Pagara, Progella Cruise Past Maldives in Asiad Opener

Sean CelisSeptember 22, 2026

Straight-Set Win Highlights Pagara-Progella Partnership Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella opened their Asian Games campaign with a commanding straight-set victory over Maldives in Japan. The Alas Pilipinas tandem defeated Anal Fatimath and Areesha Aminath, 21-6, 21-11, at Hekinan Ryokuchi Beach Court. Pagara, Progella Dominate Asian Games Opener Pagara and Progella controlled their Pool G opener...

Filipinas Fall to China, Still Book Asian Games Knockout

Sean CelisSeptember 22, 2026

China Ends Group Stage Unbeaten Against Philippines The Filipinas suffered their first Asian Games defeat as China secured a commanding 5-1 victory in their Group G finale. Despite the heavy loss, the Philippines advanced into the knockout round as the tournament’s best third-placed team. China Hands Filipinas First Asian Games Defeat China controlled Monday’s Group...

Carlos, Eldrew Yulo Reach Five Asian Games Finals

Brian BabaoSeptember 22, 2026

Sibling Duo Overcomes Challenges to Reach Medal Stage Carlos Yulo advanced to three apparatus finals while younger brother Eldrew secured two as Philippine gymnastics opened strongly in Nagoya. The brothers overcame uneven qualification moments while creating five combined medal opportunities at the 20th Asian Games. Carlos Yulo Tops Asian Games Floor Qualification Carlos led floor...

Alas Pilipinas Sweeps Mongolia, Books Ninth-Place Match

Sean CelisSeptember 22, 2026

Philippines Advances After Dominant Classification Round Victory Alas Pilipinas Women secured their second consecutive Asian Games victory by sweeping Mongolia, 25-13, 25-11, 25-20, on Monday. The Philippines advanced to the ninth-place classification match after another efficient performance at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium. Alas Pilipinas Sweeps Mongolia in 63 Minutes Tiebreaker Times’ Jonash Dannug documented...

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...

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