![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.
![Sophia Nicole Divino pins E. Samatova of Kyrgyzstan during their Youth women’s -47kg preliminary bout at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design187-400x200.png)
Teenage Filipina Sophia Nicole Novino continued her rapid rise by reaching the Youth women’s -47kg final at the Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Manila.
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.
![IT’S a brignt and sunny day in Sanya with mascot “Yaya”—inspired by the Hainan Eld's deer— displayed at core areas in all venues of the 6th Asian Beach Games. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sanya_poc-media-pool1-400x200.png)
Team Philippines opens its Asian Beach Games campaign in Sanya with 101 athletes aiming for medals across multiple disciplines.
![Team Philippines delegation prior to competing in Sanya, China. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672668712_1277562201206681_389427403351494414_n-400x200.jpg)
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.
![Historic milestones and bigger goals ahead as Filipino athletes gear up for global competition. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_488-400x200.png)
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed strong optimism for Filipino athletes, citing Olympic-sport success at the SEA Games and momentum heading into multiple global events.
Despite ending sixth overall at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, the Philippines quietly delivered one of its strongest performances in Olympic disciplines, matching regional leaders by percentage and signaling promise ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.
![Wong celebrates after winning the women’s taijijian and taijiquan gold. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/096A8695-400x200.jpg)
Agatha Wong added another SEA Games gold to her collection, winning the women’s taijijian and taijiquan events at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
![Alex Eala prepares to serve in SEA Games women’s singles tennis. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Alex-Eala-9844-400x200.jpg)
Alex Eala will finally take the court for Team Philippines in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, competing in the women’s singles and mixed doubles quarterfinals in Nonthaburi.