Jeus Yape Named Philippines Flag Bearer at Asian Games
![Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape [right] will carry the Philippine flag at the closing ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Oct. 4. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design915-1-400x200.png)
Asian Games taekwondo champion Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape will carry the Philippine flag at the Aichi-Nagoya closing ceremony on Oct. 4.
Asian Games 2026
Bambol Tolentino Drops Bold Asian Games Gold Medal Prediction
![Team Philippines continues its Asian Games gold medal chase with three golds secured in Nagoya and several events still in contention. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design908-400x200.png)
Team Philippines has three golds in Nagoya, with POC president Bambol Tolentino confident the delegation can surpass its Hangzhou haul.
Philippines Stuns Asian Games With Historic Sepak Takraw Silver
![The Philippine women's sepak takraw team won historic silver after reaching its first Asian Games final in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design880-400x200.png)
The Philippine women’s sepak takraw team won a historic silver after reaching its first Asian Games final and podium in Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Paalam Edges Zhang, Locks In Medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
![Carlo Paalam advanced to the Asian Games 2026 men's 55kg semifinals after edging China's Jiamao Zhang by split decision. [POC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design879-400x200.png)
Carlo Paalam edged China’s Jiamao Zhang by split decision to reach the men’s 55kg semifinals and secure an Asian Games medal.
Eala Blanks Thai Foe in Second Set, Storms Into Asian Games QF
![Alex Eala advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women's singles quarterfinals after defeating Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0. [POC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design878-400x200.png)
Top seed Alex Eala crushed Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0, in 55 minutes to reach the Asian Games 2026 women’s singles quarterfinals.
Top Seed Eala Opens Nagoya Bid vs Familiar Rival
![Alexandra Eala begins her Asian Games singles campaign as the top seed at the Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design859-400x200.png)
Top-seeded Alexandra Eala opens her Asian Games singles campaign against Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej, whom she beat in 2022.
Gilas Women’s Silver a Lone Bright Spot at Asian Games
![Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3x3 finished with the silver medal after a strong run through the Asian Games tournament. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design842-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3×3 team settled for silver after an 11-21 loss to host Japan in the Asian Games final.
Francisco Eyes Bigger Dreams After Asian Games Near-Miss
![Jericho Francisco finished fourth in the Men's Park Final at the 2026 Asian Games with 84.41 points, narrowly missing the bronze medal. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design835-400x200.png)
Jericho Francisco finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games but emerged energized by his performance and determined to grow Filipino skateboarding.
Rondina Stays Positive Despite Alas Pilipinas’ Painful Setback
Sisi Rondina and Alas Pilipinas regroup after a tough three-set loss to Kazakhstan, turning their focus to the next beach volleyball battle.
Paris, Francisco Fuel PH’s Asian Games Skate Dream Run
![Mazel Paris secures a spot in the women's park skateboarding final after placing fourth in the preliminaries at Aichi Sky Expo. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design833-400x200.png)
Mazel Paris and Jericho Francisco advanced to the Asian Games skateboarding finals, putting Team Philippines in medal contention.