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.
Team Philippines
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.
Paris, Francisco Fuel PH’s Asian Games Skate Dream Run
![Mazel Paris secures a spot in the women's park skateboarding final after placing fourth in the preliminaries at Aichi Sky Expo. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design833-400x200.png)
Mazel Paris and Jericho Francisco advanced to the Asian Games skateboarding finals, putting Team Philippines in medal contention.
Philippines Makes Asian Games Gymnastics Final, Yulo Not Done Yet
![Team Philippines gymnasts Carlos Yulo, Eldrew Yulo, Miguel Besana, Justine Ace De Leon and Zachary Nunez competed in the men's artistic gymnastics team final. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design825-400x200.png)
Carlos Yulo led Team Philippines to sixth place in the Asian Games men’s gymnastics team final, marking a breakthrough for the squad.
Ogayre Survives Standing Eight-Count to Stun Mongolia
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Junmilardo Ogayre survived a standing eight-count to beat Mongolia’s Gantumur Lundaa, 3-2, in the Asian Games men’s 60kg boxing division.
Philippines’ Medal Hopes Ride on Wushu, Sanda, Triathlon
![Team Philippines Chases Asian Games Medals [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design760-400x200.png)
The Philippines targets Asian Games medals in wushu, sanda and triathlon as Agatha Wong, Jenifer Kilapio and the triathlon squad compete Sunday.
‘Keep the Fire Burning’: Diaz’s Rallying Cry for Team PH
![Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo carries the torch during the relay leading to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design753-400x200.png)
Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo carried the torch for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and urged Filipino athletes to keep the fire burning.
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.
Teenage Filipina Star Turns Heads at Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships With Remarkable Run to Final
![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.
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.