2026 Asian Games medal tally: Track the Philippines" medals, results, and latest standings as Team Philippines competes in Japan.

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MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala starred as the tennis poster athlete during the Asian Games opening ceremony digital sports presentations at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Japan Saturday evening. Ranked No. 18 in the WTA, Eala was the only Filipino athlete featured during the sport-by-sport presentations integrated into the official broadcast and stadium screens. Meanwhile, weightlifter junior world champ Albert Ian Delos Santos and Olympic boxer bronze medalist Aira Villegas led the Philippine contingent in the parade of athletes. The Asian Games begin in full swing on Sunday.

Gilas Pilipinas Women put themselves in prime position to advance to the 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals after steamrolling Hong Kong, 90-73, on Sunday at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan.

Asian Games organizers offered "deepest apologies" on Saturday for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team.

Hosts Japan won the first gold of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after Takumi Hojo powered to victory in the men's individual triathlon on Sunday.

Alexandra Eala received a first-round bye after earning the No. 3 seed in the Singapore Tennis Open.

Eumir Marcial made a triumphant return to the professional ranks, knocking out Omar Huerta in the third round on Sunday morning (Philippine time) at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.

The Philippine women"s soft tennis team officially secured the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after ending its campaign with a 2-0 loss to host Japan on Sunday.

PARIS, France —  Jiri Lehecka downed Learner Tien in a deciding rubber Saturday as the Czech Republic stunned the United States 3-2 in Davis Cup qualifying for a second straight year, while South Korea reached the last eight for the first time. The Czechs knocked out the Americans at the same second qualifying round stage in a decider at Delray Beach a year ago, when Jakub Mensik beat Frances Tiafoe to secure a surprise victory. Tomas Berdych's men repeated the feat in similarly dramatic fashion, to the delight of a raucous home crowd in Prague, as Lehecka clinched a 6-3, 7-5 win over world number 13 Tien. The USA are record 32-time winners of the competition but their wait for a first title since 2007 goes on. The Czechs advance to the November eight-team finals in Bologna, where hosts Italy will bid for a fourth straight title. "The wins in Davis Cup are always a little bit different because this is a team competition," said Lehecka. After starting the day locked at 1-1, the USA nudged ahead as Christian Harrison and Austin Krajicek saved four match points to outlast Adam Pavlasek and Patrik Rikl in a thrilling 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win. Mensik then fought back from a set down to keep the tie alive by defeating recent US Open runner-up Ben Shelton 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Shelton took a tense first set after saving a set point when trailing 5-4, reeling off the last three games. Mensik created a set point at exactly the same stage of the second, but this time made no mistake with a booming forehand to level the match. The 21-year-old, a semi-finalist at this year's French Open, forced the tie into a deciding rubber on his second match point in a tense final game. Lehecka, who beat Shelton in straight sets on Friday, recovered after giving an early break back to take the first set. Tien forged 3-0 ahead as he attempted to force the tie to a final set, but fell away and Lehecka clinched the win on his fourth match point. "I must say it has been a great week. But, most importantly, we made it through as a team," Lehecka said. "Without Jakub winning against Ben, I would not have the chance to play the final match." History-making South Korea  Earlier, South Korea made history by beating India 3-1 in Seoul. Kwon Soon-woo brushed aside Sumit Nagal 6-1, 6-2 to clinch the decisive point for the Koreans, who won both Friday's singles rubbers before India triumphed in the doubles. "I feel very proud for my country and every team I play against, I give my best," said Kwon. Canada beat France 3-1 at Quebec City to reach the last eight. Benjamin Bonzi and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Felix Auger-Aliassime and Duncan Chan 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 in doubles to keep France in the fight after two singles losses on Friday. World number five Auger-Aliassime would not be denied, however, as he rallied to defeat France's Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 to ensure Canada advanced. The Canadians last won the Davis Cup in 2022 while France has not hoisted the trophy since 2017. Austria booked their spot as Jurij Rodionov sealed a 3-1 win for the hosts in Vienna with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over Zizou Bergs, Belgium's number one in the absence of Alexander Blockx. Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev gave Germany a 1-0 lead over Croatia in Halle, making a quick return to action as he beat Matej Dodig 6-4, 7-6 (7/3). But Germany, who have not won the Davis Cup since 1993, were pegged back to end the first day level as Croatian youngster Dino Prizmic brushed aside Daniel Altmaier 6-4, 6-3. Spain continued their tilt at a seventh title by seizing a 2-0 lead over Chile in Santiago courtesy of singles wins for Daniel Merida and Davis Cup debutant Rafael Jodar over Alejandro Tabilo and Cristian Garin, respectively. Britain's Toby Samuel overcame Andres Andrade of Ecuador and Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery saw off Alvaro Guillen Meza as the hosts took a 2-0 advantage in London.

The Philippines officially begins its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Sunday with the women's soft tennis team already assured of a medal, the Gilas Pilipinas Women eyeing to bolster its quarterfinal bid against Hong Kong, and Alas Pilipinas Women playing in the classification round.

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BATANGAS CITY—Magnolia blew out NLEX, 95-81, on Saturday in the latest stop of the PBA On Tour exhibition series at Batangas City Sports Center here. The Hotshots took control from the onset before building a lead that went as high as 25 to defeat the Road Warriors despite the presence of new import Deonte Burton.

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Eumir Marcial’s participation in the Asian Games 2026 remains uncertain, with the Filipino Olympic bronze medalist’s condition after his Sept. 19 professional fight expected to determine whether he can reach Japan for the men’s 80-kilogram boxing competition. Marcial is scheduled

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MANILA, Philippines–Unless you’re a true-blue gymnastics fan, it can be both tedious and puzzling to follow Carlos Yulo as he guns for glory in international tournaments. Here’s how to simplify things—focus on two questions: How hard was the routine, and how well was it performed? READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-American player Jordan Clarkson expressed his desire to return to Gilas Pilipinas, which is still in the middle of its campaign to qualify for the 2027 Fiba World Cup. Clarkson last donned the national team jersey in 2023, when he competed for the Philippines in the World Cup hosted by Manila. With another global

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Let the Asian Games begin. Team Philippines officially opened its Aichi-Nagoya campaign after parading at Paloma Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in the opening ceremony on Saturday. Weightlifter Albert Ian Delos Santos and Olympic bronze medalist boxer Aira Villegas carried the

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MANILA, Philippines—National University entered the win column after easing past University of the East, 76-56, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bulldogs recovered from an opening day loss at the hands of defending champion La Salle to improve to a 1-1 card. “In our first game,

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MANILA, Philippines – The timing could hardly be more complicated. The boxing draw for the 2026 Asian Games will be held today, just hours after Eumir Marcial's bout against Omar Huerta in Temecula, California. The result and Marcial's physical condition after the fight will determine whether the Tokyo 2021 Olympic bronze medalist can fly to Japan and compete in the 80kg division starting Sept. 23. "Mahirap umasa. Very stressful umasa," said Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines (ABAP) president Marcus Manalo. "I think malabo na. Mabigat din ang kalaban niya. If he wins, ano ang condition niya? Kung makahabol siya, may jetlag pa siyang haharapin," he added. Huerta, 30, an American of Mexican descent, is no patsy with a 15-1-1 (13 KOs) record. Marcial is unbeaten in seven pro fights. Another concern for Manalo is Marcial's hands. "Laging na-i-injure, at matagal ang recovery," he said. In the end, it will be up to Marcial if he can catch up with Team Philippines in time to be included in the draw. If he makes it, it will be his third Asian Games stint after a bronze in 2018 Jakarta-Palembang and silver in 2023 Hangzhou. But with or without Marcial, the Philippine boxing team looks poised to end a long Asian Games gold drought with a crack roster led by Olympic medalists Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas and Carlo Paalam. Their roads to glory will be determined in Sunday's draw. TMT

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sensation Alex Eala will face either Belgian Sofia Costoulas or Russian Tatiana Prozorova to open her campaign in the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open at The Kallang. The tournament draw on Saturday revealed this potential clash. Armed with a first-round bye as the No. 3 seed, Eala will face the winner between Costoulas and Prozorova in their first-round clash. Costoulas and Prozorova will likely battle each other on Monday.

The Asian Games 2026, hosted by Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, officially kick off on Saturday, September 19. Team Philippines’ delegation will be led by flag bearers Aira Villegas and Albert Ian Delos Santos. When and where to watch the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 opening ceremonies When: 6pm JST, 5pm PH time onwards Where: Paloma Mizuho Park Athletic