![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.
![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.
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.
![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.
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 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.