Team Philippines is officially on the medal board at the 2026 Asian Games.
After the opening ceremony in Nagoya on Saturday night, Filipino athletes returned to competition on Sunday, September 20, with events happening across basketball, soft tennis, triathlon, wushu, teqball, swimming, modern pentathlon, mixed martial arts and other sports.
And it did not take long for the Philippines to secure its first medal.
The Philippine women’s soft tennis team claimed a historic bronze medal, while Gilas Pilipinas Women continued its strong start by defeating Hong Kong and securing a place in the quarterfinals.
Here are the latest Team Philippines results, medal updates and schedule for September 20 at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Last updated: September 20, 2026, around 12:15 PM Philippine Time. Some events scheduled later in the day have not yet been completed.
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Team Philippines Results Today – September 20
| Sport | Event | Result/Status |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Tennis | Women’s Team Semifinal | Japan def. Philippines, 2-0 — Philippines wins bronze |
| Women’s Basketball | Philippines vs. Hong Kong | Philippines won, 90-73 |
| Triathlon | Men’s Individual | Completed; no Philippine medal |
| Triathlon | Women’s Individual | Results being completed/confirmed |
| Wushu | Men’s Changquan | Completed/awaiting full official Philippine placement |
| Wushu | Women’s Taijiquan/Taijijian | Agatha Wong competing |
| Teqball | Men’s Singles Bronze Medal Match | Prince Agustin vs. Friday Saw |
| Modern Pentathlon | Men’s Individual Final | Later today |
| Mixed Martial Arts | Quarterfinals | Later today |
| Wushu Sanda | Women’s 52kg Quarterfinal | Later today |
| Women’s Volleyball | Philippines vs. Qatar | 6:00 PM PHT |
The Philippines’ medal tally currently stands at one bronze medal, coming from women’s soft tennis.
Philippines Wins First Asian Games 2026 Medal in Women’s Soft Tennis
There it is — the first medal for Team Philippines in Aichi-Nagoya.
The Philippine women’s soft tennis team officially secured bronze after losing to host Japan, 2-0, in the semifinals at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center on Sunday morning.
The Filipinas had already guaranteed themselves at least a bronze medal after reaching the semifinals, but they still had an opportunity to advance to the championship round against Japan.
Japan proved too strong in the semifinal tie.
Princess Catindig and Noelle Mañalac dropped the opening doubles match before Christy Sanosa was defeated in the singles match, allowing Japan to complete the 2-0 victory and advance to the final.
Still, the bronze is an important milestone for Philippine soft tennis.
It is the country’s first Asian Games medal in the sport. The Philippines reached the semifinals after finishing the preliminary stage with a 2-1 record, beating Mongolia 3-0 and Thailand 2-1 before losing to Chinese Taipei 3-0.
So while the team did not reach the gold-medal match, it leaves the women’s team competition with a piece of Philippine soft tennis history.
Gilas Pilipinas Women Beat Hong Kong, 90-73
Another big result came from Gilas Pilipinas Women.
The Filipinas defeated Hong Kong, 90-73, in their second Group B game at the Aichi International Arena.
The teams were tied at 21 after the opening quarter, but the Philippines gradually created separation. Gilas took the second quarter 25-19 and the third 23-20 before closing the game with a 21-13 fourth period.
Afril Bernardino and Stef Berberabe led the Philippines with 19 points each, while Bernardino also collected 10 rebounds. Elizabeth Means and Camille Malagar added 11 points apiece.
The victory improved Gilas Women to 2-0 in Group B and secured their place in the knockout quarterfinals.
That is an encouraging start considering the Filipinas opened the tournament by dominating Kazakhstan, 86-58, on September 17. Means led that victory with 23 points, while Berberabe contributed 11 points and eight assists.
The next challenge will be considerably tougher.
Gilas Pilipinas Women face host Japan on September 22 in their final group-stage game. Japan opened its campaign by beating Hong Kong, 114-37.
Regardless of the result against Japan, the Philippines has already done enough to continue into the quarterfinal round.
Philippine Women’s Basketball Record
After two games:
| Team Philippines Game | Result |
|---|---|
| vs. Kazakhstan | W, 86-58 |
| vs. Hong Kong | W, 90-73 |
| vs. Japan | September 22 |
Record: 2 wins, 0 losses
The Philippines entered the tournament looking to improve on its fifth-place finish at the previous Asian Games.
Philippine Triathletes Open Campaign
Triathlon was another major event for Team Philippines on Sunday.
Fernando Casares and Iñaki Lorbes were among the Philippine entries in the men’s individual race, while veteran Kim Mangrobang and Raven Faith Alcoseba represented the country in the women’s competition.
Japan’s Takumi Hojo won the men’s individual gold medal, finishing ahead of China’s Zhang Xirui and Kazakhstan’s Arlan Zhanabay. None of the Philippine competitors reached the men’s podium.
The Philippines will have another opportunity in triathlon through the mixed relay on September 21.
That event could be particularly interesting for the Philippine squad after the national team’s strong performances at the Southeast Asian Games.
Agatha Wong Begins Wushu Campaign
One Filipino athlete to watch closely throughout September 20 is Agatha Wong.
The six-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist is competing in the women’s taijiquan and taijijian event at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall.
Wong previously won an Asian Games bronze medal in 2018 and entered Aichi-Nagoya hoping to return to the podium after finishing outside the medals in Hangzhou.
Her competition features several of Asia’s leading wushu athletes, including defending Asian Games champion Tong Xin of China, Brunei’s Basma Lachkar and Japan’s Shiho Saito.
Wong’s taijijian portion is scheduled later in the day, which means her final standing remains one of the Philippine results to monitor.
Sandrex Gainsan and Mark Anthony Polo are also competing for the Philippines in men’s changquan, while Jenifer Kilapio will fight Indonesia’s Tharisa Dea Florentina in the women’s sanda 52kg quarterfinals later in the afternoon.
Prince Agustin Goes for Teqball Bronze
The Philippines also has another medal opportunity in teqball.
Prince Agustin reached the men’s singles bronze medal match and is scheduled to face Friday Saw of Myanmar.
Agustin battled through a busy preliminary campaign that included victories over Vietnam’s Truong Giang Ba, Laos’ Alisa and Kyrgyzstan’s Kudaiberdi Aidarbekov.
Teqball is making its Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya, which means a podium finish would immediately become part of the Philippines’ history in the sport.
The confirmed final result of the bronze-medal match should be added once officially published.
Modern Pentathlon Final
Samuel German and Michael Ver Anton Comaling also continue their campaigns in men’s modern pentathlon.
Both Filipinos advanced to the individual final following the qualification and elimination rounds.
German had earlier produced a strong performance in fencing seeding, finishing fifth with a 24-11 record, while Comaling also advanced through the preliminary stages.
The men’s individual final is scheduled during the afternoon session.
Mixed Martial Arts Begins
September 20 also marks the start of the Philippines’ campaign in mixed martial arts.
Jean Claude Saclag faces Saudi Arabia’s Saud Almolhem in the men’s traditional 65kg quarterfinals at around 2:40 PM Philippine time.
Carlos Alvarez follows at around 3:10 PM against Indonesia’s Ananda Prabowo in the men’s traditional 77kg division.
Gina Iniong Araos is also listed for action in the women’s modern 54kg quarterfinals against Thailand.
With the competition already reaching the quarterfinal stage, wins could quickly put the Filipino fighters within reach of the medal rounds.
Alas Pilipinas Women Face Qatar
Alas Pilipinas Women return to the court at 6:00 PM Philippine time against Qatar in the classification round.
The Filipinas are already out of medal contention after losing their two preliminary matches.
They opened with a straight-sets loss to defending champion China before falling to Kazakhstan in four sets, 27-29, 26-24, 25-23, 25-19. Those results left the Philippines third in its preliminary group, with only the top two teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
The Qatar game is therefore part of the classification stage rather than the medal bracket.
Swimming Competition Begins
Swimming also gets underway on September 20 at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Among the Filipinos listed for action are Gian Christopher Santos in the men’s 200m individual medley, Logan Wataru Noguchi in the men’s 100m freestyle and the Philippine women’s 4x100m freestyle relay team.
The Philippine swimming delegation also includes Kayla Sanchez, one of the country’s leading medal prospects during the Games. Swimming competition runs from September 20 to 25.
The Philippines is trying to end a long Asian Games swimming medal drought, making the pool events another part of the delegation worth watching over the coming days.
Team Philippines Medal Tally – September 20
As of the latest confirmed medal-table update:
| Medal | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
The bronze comes from the Philippine women’s soft tennis team.
Of course, this tally can still change before the end of September 20 with several medal and knockout events taking place throughout the day.
Remaining Team Philippines Events to Watch Today
Several important events are still scheduled for the afternoon and evening.
| Approx. Philippine Time | Sport/Event |
|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Agatha Wong – Women’s Taijijian |
| Afternoon | Samuel German, Michael Ver Anton Comaling – Modern Pentathlon Final |
| 2:40 PM | Jean Claude Saclag – MMA 65kg Quarterfinal |
| 3:10 PM | Carlos Alvarez – MMA 77kg Quarterfinal |
| 4:40 PM | Gina Iniong Araos – MMA 54kg Quarterfinal |
| 5:00 PM | Jenifer Kilapio – Wushu Sanda 52kg Quarterfinal |
| 6:00 PM | Alas Pilipinas Women vs. Qatar |
| Swimming sessions | Philippine swimmers in heats/finals |
Schedules can change, particularly in multi-event competitions, so official event timing should still be checked before each competition.
How to Watch the Asian Games in the Philippines
Filipino fans have several options for following the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Cignal is the official Philippine broadcaster, with selected competitions available through One Sports. Coverage is also available through One Sports+, while digital streaming is provided through Pilipinas Live and Cignal Play.
Coverage depends on the event, so not every Filipino athlete will necessarily appear on the main television broadcast at the same time.
What’s Next for Team Philippines?
September 20 is really just the beginning of the busiest part of the Asian Games for Team Philippines.
More major Philippine names enter competition over the next several days.
The Filipinas return on September 21 for a crucial women’s football match against China after opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Uzbekistan and a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong.
Baseball and 3×3 basketball also begin on September 21.
Artistic gymnastics starts September 21, bringing Carlos Yulo into the picture, while athletics begins September 23 with EJ Obiena among the Filipino athletes expected to compete later in the Games. Tennis, featuring Alex Eala, starts September 27.
So there will be plenty more opportunities for the Philippine medal tally to grow.
Latest Team Philippines Asian Games 2026 Update
For now, the biggest news from September 20 is clear.
The Philippines finally has its first medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after the women’s soft tennis team captured bronze — the country’s first Asian Games medal in the sport.
Gilas Pilipinas Women added another positive result by beating Hong Kong, 90-73, improving to 2-0 and booking a spot in the quarterfinals.
And the day is not finished yet.
Agatha Wong, Jenifer Kilapio, the Philippine MMA fighters, modern pentathletes, swimmers, Alas Pilipinas Women and other Filipino athletes still have competitions scheduled throughout Sunday.
With more medal events ahead, Team Philippines’ September 20 tally could still change before the day is over.
