Camille Naredo

This picture taken on September 8, 2025 shows a woman walking past an advertisement for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. Yuichi Yamazaki, AFP/File

This picture taken on September 8, 2025 shows a woman walking past an advertisement for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

Article (news)

Asian Games

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781010528338AFP__20250911__744Z7NQ__v1__MidRes__Asiad2026Jpn.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="This picture taken on September 8, 2025 shows a woman walking past an advertisement for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. Yuichi Yamazaki, AFP/File"/>This picture taken on September 8, 2025 shows a woman walking past an advertisement for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. Yuichi Yamazaki, AFP/File</div>MANILA -- The Philippine team for the 2026 Asian Games in September gained six new members on Tuesday.The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced that four male and two female athletes have gained qualification in modern pentathlon for the multi-sport spectacle set for Nagoya and Aichi in Japan from September 19 to October 4.&quot;We got the email from the organizers about the qualification of six modern pentathlon athletes and that&#x27;s another good news for our campaign,&quot; Tolentino said. &quot;The opportunities to do better in Nagoya and Aichi continue to grow wider.&quot;The development comes on the heels of the qualification of two poomsae and kyorugi athletes in taekwondo.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/6/5/ph-gets-four-slots-in-taekwondo-for-asian-games-2042">READ: PH gets four slots in taekwondo for Asian Games</a></div>Team Philippines is looking to improve upon their haul of four golds, two silvers, and 12 bronze medals from the 2022 edition in Hangzhou, with Olympians Carlos Yulo and EJ Obiena leading the charge.&quot;We&#x27;re hoping that more of our athletes will qualify for the Asian Games, where the competitions have gotten close to the level of the Olympics,&quot; Tolentino said.

The Philippine team for the 2026 Asian Games in September gained six new members on Tuesday.

The Philippine team for the 2026 Asian Games in September gained six new members on Tuesday.

PH qualifies 6 modern pentathlon athletes to Asian Games -- Tolentino

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Sports

PH qualifies 6 modern pentathlon athletes to Asian Games -- Tolentino

ABS-CBN News

Published June 09, 2026 09:09 PM PHT

Read More:

Asian Games

2026 Asian Games

Team Philippines

modern pentathlon

Philippine Olympic Committee

POC

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.