‘Keep the Fire Burning’: Diaz’s Rallying Cry for Team PH
![Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo carries the torch during the relay leading to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design753-400x200.png)
Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo carried the torch for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and urged Filipino athletes to keep the fire burning.
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Abandoned Courts, Big Dreams: Subic’s Sports Revival Plan
![The PSC and SBMA are also exploring the possibility of bringing a WTA tennis tournament to Subic following the Philippines' inaugural WTA 125 event in Manila in January 2026. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design752-400x200.png)
Subic is targeting new golf and tennis events as the PSC and SBMA pursue a sports tourism revival for the Freeport Zone.
Chang Stuns Field With Wild 64 at Yeangder TPC Opener
![Ervin Chang carded nine birdies and one bogey for an eight-under 64 to join the opening-round lead at the Yeangder TPC. [Asian Tour Media Hub]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design751-400x200.png)
Ervin Chang fired an eight-under 64 to share the Yeangder TPC opening-round lead with Pavit Tangkamolprasert and Chien-yao Hung.
Two Milestones, One Win: Filipinas Roll Toward China Test
![The Filipinas celebrate a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong that kept their Asian Games quarterfinal hopes alive. [PSC, PFF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design750-400x200.png)
The Filipinas beat Hong Kong, 2-0, as Hali Long tied the Philippines’ all-time cap record and Jaclyn Sawicki earned her 50th appearance.
PUMA, McLaren Drop Fierce Night Race-Inspired Collection in PH
PUMA and McLaren bring a navy-and-white F1 streetwear capsule to the Philippines, inspired by Singapore’s night race and Southeast Asian design.
‘For Flag and Country’: Eala Defies WTA to Play in Nagoya
![Alex Eala returns to the Asian Games after winning a bronze medal in Hangzhou three years ago. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design744-400x200.png)
Alex Eala will compete at the Asian Games despite a scheduling conflict with the mandatory China Open and possible WTA penalties.
Heartbreak in Nagoya: Alas Pilipinas Rallies Twice, Still Loses
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Alas Pilipinas rallied from deficits twice but fell to Kazakhstan in four sets, sending the Filipinas to the Asian Games classification round.
Alas Pilipinas’ Comeback Bid Falls Short vs Asian Champs China
![IT was a hard-earned semifinals victory for Alas Pilipinas over Chinese-Taipei as PNVF and AVC president Ramon “Tats” Suzara watches the match closely at the Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi on Friday night. [photo credit: AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/alas-women-3-400x200.jpeg)
Alas Pilipinas pushed China to the limit in the second set before falling in straight sets in the Asian Games women’s volleyball opener.
POC Chief Defends Eala’s Bold Stand Against WTA Rules
![Alex Eala heads into the Asian Games as one of the Philippines' biggest tennis stars, with her world ranking at No. 18. [Miguel Dela Vega | Sports Bytes PH]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design727-400x200.png)
POC president Abraham Tolentino backs Alex Eala’s decision to play at the Asian Games despite a scheduling clash with the WTA.
Alas Women’s Asian Games Bid Starts vs. Volleyball Powerhouse China
![Alas Pilipinas Women begin their Asian Games campaign against China as the Nationals target a historic run in Nagoya. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design726-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Women begin their Asian Games campaign against nine-time defending champion China in Nagoya on Wednesday.