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Calvin Oftana Reflects on Gilas' Nightmare Asian Games Exit, Finds Redemption in PBA Return
Calvin Oftana reflected on Gilas Pilipinas' group-stage exit at the 20th Asian Games, taking pride in the squad's effort despite missing a historic back-to-back gold medal chance. The TNT forward carried his strong individual form back to the PBA, scoring 31 points in a dominant Governors' Cup win over Terrafirma.
8 Oct 2026
6 Oct 2026
PNVF President Frank Lao Takes Blame for Alas Pilipinas Funding Crisis, Vows to Clear P25M Debt
PNVF President Frank Lao has taken full responsibility for the financial troubles affecting Alas Pilipinas at the Asian Games, issuing an apology to team captain Bryan Bagunas. Lao revealed the federation inherited over P25 million in debt and has begun using personal funds to clear unpaid salaries and athlete travel expenses.
5 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Edges Makhmud Sabyrkhan to Reach Asian Games Final
Carlo Paalam defeated world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan by 3-2 split decision in the men's 55kg semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games. The Philippine boxer advances to the gold medal bout, moving one win away from ending his nation's gold medal drought in the tournament.
5 Oct 2026
Tim Cone Laments Split-Squad Reality as Gilas Pilipinas Suffers Historic Asian Games Exit
Gilas Pilipinas finished ninth at the 20th Asian Games, marking the country's worst result at the event after an all-PBA squad was eliminated in the group phase. Head coach Tim Cone reflected on the split-squad gamble, emphasizing that the team cannot excel in international meets without its premier overseas and naturalized talent.
2 Oct 2026
Carlo Paalam Takes Asian Games Silver After Split-Decision Loss to Rui Yamaguchi
Carlo Paalam earned a silver medal at the Asian Games after falling to Japan's Rui Yamaguchi via a 3-2 split decision in the men's 55kg final at Nishio Gymnasium. The result extends the Philippines' boxing gold medal drought at the Asiad, which dates back to 2010.
2 Oct 2026
Gilas Women Eye Group B Sweep as BT Toews Takes on Familiar Japan at Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas Women head coach BT Toews prepares to face Japan at the 20th Asian Games after spending 35 years in the country. With a quarterfinal berth already secured following a 90-73 win over Hong Kong, the Philippines battles the hosts for the Group B sweep.
2 Oct 2026
Progella and Pagara Secure Historic Asian Games Beach Volleyball Bronze for Philippines
Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara secured the Philippines' first-ever Asian Games beach volleyball medal by defeating China's Cao Shuting and Dong Jie 13-21, 23-21, 15-13. The Alas Pilipinas duo rallied from late deficits in both the second and third sets to claim the historic bronze in Aichi, Japan.
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