Saclag Dominates Murayama, Eyes First Philippine MMA Gold in Nagoya
![Jean Claude Saclag advanced to the Asian Games MMA final after defeating Japan's Daisuke Murayama by unanimous decision in the men's traditional -65kg semifinal. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design788-400x200.png)
Jean Claude Saclag reached the Asian Games MMA final after dominating Japan’s Daisuke Murayama in the men’s traditional -65kg semifinal.
Asian Games 2026
Marcial Lands 54 Punches, Stops Huerta, Then Bows Out of Asiad
![Eumir Marcial's latest professional victory came just days before the start of his scheduled 2026 Asian Games campaign. [photo: Jhay Otamias]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design769-400x200.png)
Eumir Marcial withdrew from the 2026 Asian Games hours after stopping Omar Huerta in the third round in San Diego.
Philippines’ Medal Hopes Ride on Wushu, Sanda, Triathlon
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The Philippines targets Asian Games medals in wushu, sanda and triathlon as Agatha Wong, Jenifer Kilapio and the triathlon squad compete Sunday.
Heartbreak in Nagoya: Alas Pilipinas Rallies Twice, Still Loses
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Alas Pilipinas rallied from deficits twice but fell to Kazakhstan in four sets, sending the Filipinas to the Asian Games classification round.
Alas Pilipinas’ Comeback Bid Falls Short vs Asian Champs China
![IT was a hard-earned semifinals victory for Alas Pilipinas over Chinese-Taipei as PNVF and AVC president Ramon “Tats” Suzara watches the match closely at the Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi on Friday night. [photo credit: AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/alas-women-3-400x200.jpeg)
Alas Pilipinas pushed China to the limit in the second set before falling in straight sets in the Asian Games women’s volleyball opener.
Alas Women’s Asian Games Bid Starts vs. Volleyball Powerhouse China
![Alas Pilipinas Women begin their Asian Games campaign against China as the Nationals target a historic run in Nagoya. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design726-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Women begin their Asian Games campaign against nine-time defending champion China in Nagoya on Wednesday.
Filipinas Eye World Cup Boost in Asian Games Gauntlet
![The Filipinas enter the Asian Games 2026 campaign viewing a difficult group as preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. [photo: PSC | PFF]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design717-400x200.png)
The Filipinas view their tough Asian Games group as a proving ground for younger talent ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Gilas Pilipinas’ Title Defense Ends in Group Stage
![China produced a balanced offensive attack with seven players scoring in double figures against Gilas Pilipinas. [photo credit: asiangames_2026 Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design715-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 105-61 loss to China, ending its Asian Games title defense after a 44-point Group C defeat.
PH adds six modern pentathlon qualifiers for Asian Games
Team Philippines continues to expand its Asian Games roster after six modern pentathlon athletes secured qualification for Nagoya-Aichi 2026, boosting confidence in the national campaign.
Taekwondo gains four more Asian Games slots
The Philippines received four additional taekwondo berths for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi, strengthening the country’s medal prospects in one of Asia’s toughest sporting competitions.