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Asian Games: Gilas Women 3x3 stuns Mongolia, dominates Macao to open bid
Kacey Dela Rosa stood tall to steer Gilas Pilipinas Women to two dominant wins in the 2026 Asian Games women's 3x3 basketball opener on Tuesday at the Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue in Japan.
No backing down: POC chief Bambol Tolentino stands firm on 8-gold target in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Despite early setbacks on Day 3 of the 2026 Asian Games, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino remains steadfast in his prediction that Team Philippines will…
Asian Games: Levi Ruivivar stars as PH women's gymnastics team opens campaign
Filipino-American gymnast Levi Ruivivar spearheaded the Philippines" campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, shining in the individual apparatus as the women's artistic gymnastics qualifications kicked off on Tuesday at the…
Carlos Yulo Faces ‘Karma’ Comments After Asian Games Mishap
Carlos Yulo Draws Mixed Reactions After Asian Games Setback CARLOS YULO – The two-time Olympic gold medalist faced criticism on social media after a difficult performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Yulo…
Cone expects ‘full review’ after Gilas’ disappointing Asian Games campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Over a week after the PBA-backed Philippine team failed in its bid to retain the country’s basketball title in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Gilas coach Tim Cone expects a “full…
Aira Villegas makes quick exit in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympic bronze medalist Aira Villegas made a quick exit in the 20th Asian Games after suffering a unanimous decision (0-5) loss to Indian Sakshi Chaudhary in the women's 51kg round of 32…
Sanchez, White enter 100m freestyle final; Chua to 200m back medal round
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tankers Kayla Sanchez and Heather White advanced to the 20th Asian Games women's 100m freestyle final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Japan Tuesday. Sanchez placed second in the heats…
Asian Games: Filipina Olympian Aira Villegas exits early after falling to Indian foe in boxing opener
Filipina boxer Aira Villegas failed to shake off the ghosts of the past as another early Asian Games exit awaited the Paris Olympics bronze medalist on Tuesday at the Nishio Gymnasium in Japan.
PH women's kata team claims bronze in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women's kata team claimed bronze in the 20th Asian Games after defeating Thailand in the battle for third, 4-1, at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Japan Tuesday morning. Samantha…
Yulo siblings push each other in search of Asian Games glory
NAGOYA—Carlos and Karl Eldrew Yulo once sharpened their craft as young dreamers in Japanese gyms. The brothers returned here carrying a shared mission. Here, in the Asian Games, the brothers find themselves as not just…
