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Team Sibol file photo [PR photo release]

Asian Games 2023: PH gamers bow out in Dream Three Kingdoms

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023Comments Off

The John To-led Philippine Sibol team dropped out of contention in the Dream Three Kingdoms 2 quarterfinals of the 2023 Asian Games esports event at the Hangzhou Esports center on Thursday, September 28.

Alex Eala of the Philippines [PSC-POC photo]

Asian Games 2023: Alex Eala bows to top-seeded Chinese, bags bronze

September 28, 2023Comments Off

Alex Eala bowed to Chinese top seed Zheng Qinwen, 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, but successfully ended the country’s 17-year medal drought in tennis on Thursday, September 28, at the city’s Olympic Tennis Centre.

Justin Brownlee of the Philippines against Thailand at the 2023 Asian Games [PSC-POC photo]

Asian Games 2023: Gilas Pilipinas bags second win against stubborn Thais

September 28, 2023Comments Off

Gilas Pilipinas needed more than three full quarters to solve the riddle of Thailand and Tyler Lamb on Thursday, September 28, going without a clue before finding the answer in the last six minutes to win, 87-72, in the 19th Asian Games at the Zhejiang University Zijingang Gymnasium.

Noel Kampton of DLSU [photo credit: PVL Images]

V-League 2023: DLSU Green Spikers near Men’s Collegiate Challenge crown

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023Comments Off

De La Salle University moved a win away from clinching the 2023 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge after a rousing five-set conquest of University of Santo Tomas, 25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-8, at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday night, September 27.

Ange Kouame of the Philippines [PSC-POC photo release]

Asian Games: Gilas Pilipinas go for second win against Thailand

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023Comments Off

Gilas Pilipinas goes for its second win when they face Southeast Asian Games rival Thailand on Thursday, September 28, in men’s basketball competition of the 2023 Asian Games.

Arven Alcantara [photo credit: Jun Lopez FB]

Asian Games 2023: More PH jins fall in Asiad

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023Comments Off

After producing the country’s first medal, taekwondo suffered big losses for the third straight day in the 2023 Asian Games.

Philippine Judo Team [photo credit: PH Judo Team Facebook]

Asian Games 2023: PH Judokas wrap up Asiad stint on sad note

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Comments Off

The national judo squad will go home without a single medal after it bowed to Thailand in the Round of 16 of the mixed team event of the 19th Asian Games at the Xiaohan Linpu Gymnasium.

John Bismarck Lina [photo from John Bismarck Lina Facebook]

Asian Games 2023: Gilas 3×3 team continues romp

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Comments Off

The Philippine men’s 3×3 team are on the verge of completing a sweep of its Pool A assignment in the Asian Games 2023, carving out a 21-15 win over Hong Kong on Wednesday, September 27, at the Deqing Geographic Information Park Basketball Court.

Rianne Malixi of the Philippines [PSC-POC photo release]

Asian Games 2023: PH golfers swing into action against elite rivals

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Comments Off

Rianne Malixi will bank on an intensive buildup for the Asian Games as she and Lois Kaye Go launch their drive in women’s golf in the 2023 Asian Games at the West Lake International Golf Country Club in Xihu District on Thursday, September 28