5 Alas Stars Missing as PH Volleyball Ramps Up Training
Five key players remain absent as Alas Pilipinas Women continue preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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Karate Chief Ricky Lim Gets Call to Lead PH Asiad Campaign
![Ricky Lim has been appointed the Philippines' chef de mission for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [Richard Lim Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design274-400x200.png)
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.
Alas Pilipinas Reloads: 33 Athletes Named for Asian Games Volleyball Campaign
![The men's and women's volleyball pools feature experienced national team players. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design217-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has unveiled the men’s and women’s Alas Pilipinas volleyball pools for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Veteran coaches Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa will continue leading the national teams as preparations intensify for September’s continental showcase.
India’s Loss, Philippines’ Gain: PH Football Cashes In on Surprise Asian Games Slot
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.
Frigoni and Minowa Return: Why the Philippines Is Betting on Foreign Coaches Again for Asian Games Volleyball Glory
![Alas Pilipinas is staying the course for the 2026 Asian Games! The POC has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the men's and women's player pools for Aichi-Nagoya. [PVL photos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design209-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the 36-player Alas Pilipinas pool for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Future Olympians in the Making: More Than 500 Students Take Part in Massive Olympic Day Celebration in Tagaytay
![PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president with kids from three Tagaytay City schools celebrate Olympic Day on Tuesday (June 23) at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design170-400x200.png)
More than 500 students from Tagaytay City schools took part in sports clinics during the Philippine Olympic Committee’s Olympic Day celebration at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. The event highlighted youth development and Olympic values through hands-on training in multiple sports.
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.
POC set to suspend PNVF after FIVB sanctions federation
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.
PH sends rising young stars to 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal
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.