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Xi to open Asian Games as China targets sporting glory

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 23 12:48 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping will declare the Asian Games open at a glittering ceremony in Hangzhou on Saturday. Read more »

Asian Games: Sarno to compete in higher weight category

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 08:53 PM

Asian Weightlifting Junior Champion Vanessa Sarno refused to be bothered by a recent elbow injury and a higher weight category in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Read more »

Tolentino targets at least 4 gold medals in Asiad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 08:49 PM

The Philippines will bring in a total of 395 athletes to this capital of Zhejiang province and will vie in 40 sports. Read more »

Asian Games: Filipinas escape HK for first win

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 22 07:04 PM

The Filipinas leaned on two crucial late goals of Quinley Quezada and Katrina Guillou to open their 19th Asian Games bid on a high note. Read more »

Paris Olympics berths up for grabs at Asian Games boxing

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 22 03:46 PM

Flyweight world champion Hasanboy Dusmatov will be one of the favorites for gold when boxing gets under way at the Asian Games on Sunday, with qualification for the Paris Olympics also up for grabs. Read more »

Didal tries to buck 11-month layoff due to injury

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 21 04:27 PM

Skateboarder Margielyn Didal continues to make progress in a bid to retain her title in the 19th Asian Games. Read more »

Biggest-ever Asian Games ready for lift-off in China after COVID delay

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 21 04:24 PM

The biggest Asian Games in history, boasting about 12,000 competitors -- more than the Olympics -- will open on Saturday in the Chinese city of Hangzhou after a year's delay because of COVID. Read more »

DJ joins Sibol Dota 2 roster for Asian Games

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 11:19 PM

Bleed Esports star Djardel "DJ" Mampusti is donning the Philippine flag for the Asian Games in China. Read more »

Asian Games: PH pairs lose steam in Day 2 of beach volley

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 20 10:07 PM

The three Philippine beach volleyball duos suffered the same tragic fates on the second day of competition at 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Read more »

Asian Games: PH sweeps Afghanistan in men’s volleyball

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 20 04:50 PM

The Philippine men’s volleyball team vented their ire on the hapless Afghanistan to clinch their first win in 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Read more »

What you need to know about Asian Games host Hangzhou

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 20 01:42 PM

China's eastern city of Hangzhou is set to host the largest Asian Games ever with nearly 12,000 athletes in action. Read more »

Asian Games: PH falters vs Indonesia in men's volley

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 19 10:27 PM

The Philippine men's volleyball team dropped their opening game against Indonesia to start their 19th Asian Games bid in Hangzhou, China Tuesday. Read more »

PH baseball team out to prove they belong in Asian Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 06:09 PM

The Philippine baseball team will be up against tall odds in the 19th Asian Games, as they are set to play powerhouse squads Japan and China in the group stage. Read more »

Madarang, Rodriguez back in the fold for Asiad-bound Filipinas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 05:36 PM

Veterans Eva Madarang and Camille Rodriguez are included in the Philippine women's national team lineup for the 19th Asian Games. Read more »

LOOK: SBP unveils initial pool of players for Asiad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 03:47 PM

In a bid to shed light on the eligibility issues hounding Gilas Pilipinas, the SBP unveiled the initial list of 60 players that they submitted to organizers. Read more »

Asian Games landmark for esports fires Olympic dreams

Faisal Kamal with Sunghee Hwang in Seoul, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 19 01:00 AM

Gaming was a demonstration sport at the 2018 Asian Games but gold medals will be up for grabs this time in Hangzhou in seven different games. Read more »

Boxers navigate heavier weight classes in Asian Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 06:01 PM

Filipino boxers are bracing for a tricky challenge in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where they will compete in heavier weight classes. Read more »

Some nat'l team rosters for Asiad still in limbo: POC chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 03:48 PM

The changes in the rosters of some of the Philippines' national teams for the Asian Games have yet to be approved by the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee. Read more »

Didal, Obiena to serve as flag bearers for Asian Games opening

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 12:52 PM

Tokyo Olympians Margielyn Didal and EJ Obiena will be the Philippines' flag-bearers for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Asian Games. Read more »

PSC to hold send-off rites for Asiad-bound athletes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 11:01 PM

The PSC host a send-off for more than 500 athletes who will compete for flag and country in the 19th Asian Games and the 4th Asian Para Games. Read more »