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.
Author: Staff Writer
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.
Philippines’ 3×3 Squad One Win From Asiad Quarterfinal Ticket
![Gilas Pilipinas men's 3x3 can secure a quarterfinal berth at the Asian Games with a win over Kazakhstan. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design798-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 can seal a quarterfinal berth at the Asian Games with a win over Kazakhstan after a 2-0 start.
WTA Singapore: Fernandez Survives Grueling First Round Test
![Leylah Fernandez battled past Kyoka Okamura 6-2, 6-3 in a 2-hour, 20-minute Singapore Open first-round match. [photo credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design797-400x200.png)
Leylah Fernandez beat Kyoka Okamura 6-2, 6-3 in Singapore after a grueling 2-hour, 20-minute first-round battle.
Carlos Yulo Books Three Finals Spots Despite Falls at Asian Games
![Carlos Yulo led the floor exercise with a 14.600 in the men's artistic gymnastics qualification at the Asian Games in Nagoya. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design789-400x200.png)
Carlos Yulo led the floor exercise in Asian Games qualification, while younger brother Karl Eldrew outscored him on vault and horizontal bar.
Saclag Dominates Murayama, Eyes First Philippine MMA Gold in Nagoya
![Jean Claude Saclag advanced to the Asian Games MMA final after defeating Japan's Daisuke Murayama by unanimous decision in the men's traditional -65kg semifinal. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design788-400x200.png)
Jean Claude Saclag reached the Asian Games MMA final after dominating Japan’s Daisuke Murayama in the men’s traditional -65kg semifinal.