PH Gets First Dakar Youth Olympics Medal as Naomi Cesar Blazes to 800m Silver
![Naomi Marjorie Cesar celebrates after winning silver in the women's 800 meters at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-Design1271-400x200.png)
Naomi Marjorie Cesar captured 800-meter silver at Dakar 2026, delivering the Philippines’ first medal of the Youth Olympic Games.
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‘It Will Be Very Difficult’: Tolentino Sizes Up Team Philippines’ Dakar Challenge
![Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Tolentino (center), Secretary-General Atty. Wharton Chan (third from left), and Chef de Mission Rocky Samson (right) welcome the first batch of Filipino athletes and coaches upon their arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal on Thursday night. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-Design1178-400x200.png)
POC chief Abraham Tolentino warns of tough competition as nine Filipino athletes prepare for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
Team Philippines’ Dakar Journey Begins With Long Flights and Big Olympic Dreams
Team Philippines has begun its journey to Dakar, where swimmers Jamesray Michael Ajido and Riannah Chantelle Coleman will carry the flag at the Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Two Swimmers, One Flag: Philippines Names Dual Flag-Bearers for Dakar Youth Olympics
Swimmers Jamesray Mishael Ajido and Riannah Chantelle Coleman will carry the Philippine flag at the Dakar Youth Olympics opening ceremony on Oct. 31.
Ajido Leads Team Philippines as Flag-Bearer for Historic Dakar Youth Olympics
Swimmer Jamesray Ajido will lead nine Filipino athletes at Dakar 2026 as the Philippines seeks its first Youth Olympic Games medal since 2018.
Pato Gregorio Hails Philippines’ Wider Medal Reach at Asian Games
![PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised Team Philippines for winning medals across 18 to 19 sports at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design925-400x200.png)
PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised Team Philippines after medals in 18 to 19 sports and about P35 million in initial incentives.
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.
‘For Flag and Country’: Eala Defies WTA to Play in Nagoya
![Alex Eala returns to the Asian Games after winning a bronze medal in Hangzhou three years ago. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design744-400x200.png)
Alex Eala will compete at the Asian Games despite a scheduling conflict with the mandatory China Open and possible WTA penalties.
POC Chief Defends Eala’s Bold Stand Against WTA Rules
![Alex Eala heads into the Asian Games as one of the Philippines' biggest tennis stars, with her world ranking at No. 18. [Miguel Dela Vega | Sports Bytes PH]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design727-400x200.png)
POC president Abraham Tolentino backs Alex Eala’s decision to play at the Asian Games despite a scheduling clash with the WTA.
Frank Lao Takes Over PNVF as Philippine Volleyball Resets
![POC president Abraham Tolentino and secretary-general Atty. Wharton Chan with volleyball officials. [photo: POC]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design470-400x200.png)
Frank Lao becomes PNVF president as the Philippine volleyball federation ends its caretaker period and begins a new chapter after FIVB suspension.