The Philippines has launched the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games, a 23-sport competition designed to help young athletes qualify for future Olympic events.
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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 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.
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.
The Philippine Olympic Committee is expected to suspend the Philippine National Volleyball Federation after the FIVB imposed immediate sanctions over governance concerns and alleged ethics violations.
The Philippines is set to send nine athletes to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with cycling prospect Maritanya Krog and athletics standouts Pi Durden Wangkay and Naomi Marjorie Cesar among the early nominees.
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OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani formally backed the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games during a landmark Malacañang meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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A 101-strong Team Philippines departs for the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, with Cebu set to receive the hosting honors for 2028.
Team Philippines is all set for the 2026 Asian Beach Games in China, with 101 athletes competing and Cebu preparing to host the 2028 edition.
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Team Philippines will enter the Southeast Asian Games wearing a single signature uniform — a design unveiled last year that aims to become the country’s lasting sports identity.