![Tokyo Olympics silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio of the Philippines. [photo credit: Nesthy Petecio Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/357702540_985361432671807_5689334518636773505_n-400x200.jpg)
Nesthy Petecio and the rest of the Philippine boxing team will be put to the test when action goes full blast in the 19th Asian Games on Sunday, September 24 at the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium.
![PH Taekwondo team to the 2023 Asian Games [photo credit: Philippine Taekwondo Association Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/380766347_1301154017196511_6904188302002636108_n-400x200.jpg)
The jins—supported by the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission—are hoping to conjure the magic of 2006 that saw the PH bets won 2 silver and 3 bronze medals.
![Alex Eala of the Philippines [photo credit; Alex Eala Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/377680679_691074495799048_6698927092905422118_n-400x200.jpg)
Alex Eala will launch her medal bid on Monday, September 25, before teaming up with Ruben Gonzales in the mixed doubles event on Tuesday, September 26.
![Philippine Volcanoes Rugby Team [photo credit: Philippine Rugby Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/380343863_18385915099013543_54941829431857037_n-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines parades a mix of players with varied championship and international experience when it takes on Malaysia in Pool A at the start of the 19th Asian Games rugby Sevens competition on Sunday, September 24.
![Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders [photo credit: Deion Sanders Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/381807639_18385708171063031_7881250900831281455_n-e1695536309590-400x200.jpg)
The Colorado Buffaloes were sent crashing back to reality by the Oregon Ducks, 42-6, on Saturday, September 23. There were no miracles this time around and Buffs coach Deion Sanders offered no excuses.
![Fullbright College athletes, led by quadruple gold medalist Glyzzel Ann Monsanto, show off their mdeals at the close of the ROTC Games Luzon leg athletic competitions at the Cavite State University track oval. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/379400239_1432031374319998_2447797019808305672_n-400x200.jpg)
Unheralded Fullbright College, bannered by Glyzzel Ann Monsanto, completed a golden sweep of its athletic events in ruling the women’s 4×400-meter relays in the Air Force women’s division of the ROTC Games Luzon eliminations at the Cavite State University track oval on Wednesday, September 20.
With the Filipino populace becoming increasingly conscious about fitness and health, the demand for hydration fit for a healthy lifestyle has skyrocketed.
![Jaymark Balicha (left) is poised to surge past teammate Richard Caralipio on the way to victory in the men’s 200-meter run in the men’s Army division of the ROTC Games Luzon leg at the Cavite State University [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/377706784_3164561030505397_2140941686553634462_n-400x200.jpg)
Army cadets Jaymark Balicha and Jesamae Licup beat their rivals in contrasting fashion in ruling the men’s and women’s 200-meter runs, respectively, Monday
![PSC sendoff [photo from PSC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/378406646_698150242348189_3731816191018678519_n-400x200.jpg)
Almost 500 athletes representing Team Philippines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 and the 4th Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, are expected to turn up for the sendoff ceremony on Monday, September 18, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Reception Hall in Pasay City.
![Bicolana and ROTCH Army cadet Angel Brahms Malavega Bernarldez (center) beams after being crowned Mis ROTC Luzon champion. Flanking her are Sen. Francis Tolentino (left) and Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero de Vera (right). [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/rotcmsluzonpix.jpg-new-400x200.jpg)
With the right blend of smarts and personality, Bicolana morena beauty Angel Brahms Malavega Bernarldez topped other entries to emerge as the Miss Reserved Officer Training Corps Luzon champion in the pageant held last Saturday night, September 16, at the Cavite State University International Convention Center.