PH Ends 51-Year Asian Games Drought With U23 Squad
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The Philippines will return to Asian Games football for the first time since 1974, with U23 squad set for a tough Group C in Nagoya.
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Leo Mhar Lobrido remains Philippines last hope in Asian Youth Games boxing
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Leo Mhar Lobrido carries the Philippine boxing team’s hopes in the Asian Youth Games after Justin James Zampatti’s early exit in the boys’ 75kg preliminaries.