Philippines ends 2026 Asian Games with 29 medals, biggest haul in six decades
The Philippines finished the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with 29 medals, its biggest haul in six decades, ABS-CBN News and Rappler reported. Carlos Yulo won two golds in gymnastics and EJ Obiena a record-breaking gold in pole vault. A House committee commended the team, and Philstar said athletes now turn to qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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- Philstar β Filipino Asiad standouts shift focus to 2028 Olympics
- ABS-CBN News β PH wraps up 2026 Asiad with 29 medals, biggest haul in six decades
- Rappler β PH nets biggest Asian Games medal haul in 6 decades
- GMA News β Bam Aquino files resolution recognizing Carlos Yulo's double-gold showing in Asian Games
- ABS-CBN News β After Asiad gold, EJ Obiena visits alma mater Chiang Kai Shek College
- Philstar β Philippine esports body still considers two-bronze Asiad haul as success