![Jhodie Peralta falls just short of a gold medal [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Weightlifting-Jhodie-Peralta-bags-2-medals-in-the-Girls-53kgs-6-400x200.jpg)
Weightlifter Jhodie Peralta secured a silver and bronze, while boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido added a silver as Team Philippines continued its medal haul at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
![Leo Mhar Lobrido is off to a flying start in Sakhir. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Leomhar-Lobrido-400x200.jpg)
Leo Mhar Lobrido spearheaded the Philippines’ strong start at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain with a dominant boxing win, as Alas Pilipinas advanced in volleyball and Filipino jins and golfers fought to stay in contention.
![PROUDLY wearing Avel Bacudio’s signature design are (from left) Pi Durden Wangkay and Lorainne Batalla (athletics), Jan Brix Ramiscal (Muay), Harlene Serneche (volleyball) and Leo Mhar Lobrido (boxing), siblings Charlie and Travis Ratcliff (MMA) and Rhose Alemndralejo (volleyball). [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/athletes_bahrain-ayg_poc-photo-400x200.png)
The Philippines is sending a 141-athlete delegation to the Third Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, aiming to match or surpass its medal haul from 2013.
![representation image: athletics [Photo by Nicolas Hoizey on Unsplash ]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nicolas-hoizey-poa-Ycw1W8U-unsplash-400x200.jpg)
Team Philippines will compete in 16 sports at the Third Asian Youth Games in Manama, Oct. 22–31, 2025, with boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido and volleyball standout Harlyn Serneche named as flag bearers.