Sam Catantan’s Asian Games Dream Ends, But Fire Still Burns
![Sam Catantan said her Asian Games campaign would help her assess her current form ahead of the upcoming Olympic qualifying season. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design815-400x200.png)
Sam Catantan’s Asian Games medal bid ended in the women’s foil quarterfinals, but the Filipino Olympian vowed to use the setback as motivation.
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Ogayre Survives Standing Eight-Count to Stun Mongolia
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Junmilardo Ogayre survived a standing eight-count to beat Mongolia’s Gantumur Lundaa, 3-2, in the Asian Games men’s 60kg boxing division.
Gilas Pilipinas Survives Kazakhstan Scare, Stays Flawless
![Luis Pablo and Doy Dungo combined for five of Gilas Pilipinas’ final eight points during the team’s closing run against Kazakhstan. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design810-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas Men’s 3×3 beat Kazakhstan, 21-15, to complete a perfect group stage and advance to the Asian Games quarterfinals.
Canino, Belen Vow Comeback After Alas Pilipinas’ Gutsy Finish
![Alas Pilipinas completed its Asian Games campaign with three straight wins to secure ninth place after its medal bid ended in the quarterfinal round. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design809-400x200.png)
Angel Canino and Bella Belen see Alas Pilipinas’ ninth-place Asian Games finish as motivation to chase a medal next time.
“She’s Like an Octopus”: Prozorova’s Wild Take on Eala
![Tatiana Prozorova advanced at the Singapore Open after recovering from a slow start to defeat Belgian qualifier Sofia Costoulas. [photo credit: WTA | Ashon Kumar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design808-400x200.png)
Tatiana Prozorova praised Alexandra Eala’s court coverage and power ahead of their Singapore Open clash.
Saclag’s Historic Silver Comes With Bitter Lesson Learned
![Jean Claude Saclag’s silver marked his second Asian Games runner-up finish after his wushu silver at the 2014 Incheon Games. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design803-400x200.png)
Jean Claude Saclag won Asian Games MMA silver after falling to Tajikistan’s Otabek Rajabov in the men’s traditional -65kg final.
Gilas Women 3×3 Crush Opening Day, Set Up Malaysia Clash
![Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 opened their Asian Games campaign 2-0 after beating Mongolia and Macau on opening day. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design800-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas Women opened the Asian Games 3×3 campaign 2-0 after stunning Mongolia and routing Macau to reach the play-ins.
PH Karate Trio Erases Iran Shutout to Claim Historic Bronze
![Rebecca Cyril Torres, Samantha Veguillas and Ysabelle Arrogante celebrate the Philippines' first Asian Games team kata bronze. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design799-400x200.png)
Rebecca Torres, Samantha Veguillas and Ysabelle Arrogante won the Philippines’ first Asian Games team kata bronze after beating Thailand.