‘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.
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Ahanmisi, Bolick Lead Gilas Charge Past Kazakhstan
![Ahanmisi was scorching from deep, Bolick battled through injury, and Gilas' defense made life difficult for Kazakhstan. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design699-400x200.png)
Jerrick Ahanmisi and Robert Bolick combined for 42 points as Gilas Pilipinas crushed Kazakhstan to even its Asian Games record at 1-1.
Karate Chief Ricky Lim Gets Call to Lead PH Asiad Campaign
![Ricky Lim has been appointed the Philippines' chef de mission for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [Richard Lim Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design274-400x200.png)
Karate Pilipinas president Ricky Lim has been appointed chef de mission for the Philippine delegation to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games following the resignation of Al Panlilio due to business commitments.
Alas Pilipinas Reloads: 33 Athletes Named for Asian Games Volleyball Campaign
![The men's and women's volleyball pools feature experienced national team players. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design217-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has unveiled the men’s and women’s Alas Pilipinas volleyball pools for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Veteran coaches Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa will continue leading the national teams as preparations intensify for September’s continental showcase.
India’s Loss, Philippines’ Gain: PH Football Cashes In on Surprise Asian Games Slot
The Philippine men’s football team has secured a surprise place at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games after India’s withdrawal opened a slot. The qualification means the Philippines will field both its men’s and women’s football teams while preparing its largest delegation in recent Asian Games history.
Frigoni and Minowa Return: Why the Philippines Is Betting on Foreign Coaches Again for Asian Games Volleyball Glory
![Alas Pilipinas is staying the course for the 2026 Asian Games! The POC has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the men's and women's player pools for Aichi-Nagoya. [PVL photos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design209-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the 36-player Alas Pilipinas pool for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Winning Isn’t Enough: Why Gobothia and Roda Are Still Chasing the Clock
Junel Gobothia and Jessa Mae Roda delivered improved performances to win their respective steeplechase events at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships as they continued their push for spots in the 2026 Asian Games.
Key Appointments announced at POC General Assembly
![Key members of the Philippine Olympic Committee gather during the first General Assembly of the year to discuss crucial appointments and preparations for upcoming international events. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/poc-first-GA-2025-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) named key sports leaders to spearhead major international events, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.