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.
Philippine boxing
Petecio Stops Foe Cold, Storms Into Asiad Quarterfinals
![Nesthy Petecio advanced to the women's 60kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with an RSC victory over Jordan's Mays Alreem Abukhadijah. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design847-400x200.png)
Nesthy Petecio scored two knockdowns before stopping Jordan’s Mays Alreem Abukhadijah to reach the Asian Games women’s 60kg quarterfinals.
Paalam Storms Back From Injury, Wins Split Decision Thriller
![Carlo Paalam marked his return from a lengthy injury layoff with a 3-0 win at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design845-400x200.png)
Carlo Paalam returned from a year-long injury layoff with a 3-0 win over India’s Jadumani Mandengbam at the Asian Games.
Eumir Marcial delivers gold for PH boxing at SEA Games
![Marcial’s victory helps PH boxing avoid a gold-less campaign in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/599629451_1185259633770272_2303501535967533876_n-400x200.jpg)
Eumir Marcial won the men’s 80kg boxing gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, ending the Philippines’ medal drought in the sport after a week of controversial decisions.
Flint Jara settles for silver in SEA Games boxing final
![Flint Jara attacks during the boxing final at Chulalongkorn Sports Center. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2923-400x200.jpeg)
Flint Jara fought valiantly despite an injured hand but lost 0-5 to Thailand’s Thanapat Saengphet in the men’s 54-kg boxing final at the 33rd SEA Games, settling for silver.
Philippines adds three medals as Peralta, Lobrido shine in Asian Youth Games
![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.
Lobrido leads Philippine charge at Asian Youth Games as Alas Pilipinas, golfers, jins battle on
![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.