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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]

September 26, 2026

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]

September 25, 2026

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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]

September 24, 2026

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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

boxing representation image [Photo by Nemesia Production on Unsplash]

September 23, 2026

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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]

September 20, 2026

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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]

September 18, 2026

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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]

June 30, 2026

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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]

June 26, 2026

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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

Momentum continues to rise as more Filipino athletes qualify across multiple sports ahead of the Asian Games campaign.

June 10, 2026

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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.