The 20th Asian Games took place at Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture in Japan from September 19 to October 4, bringing together athletes from across Asia to compete in various sporting disciplines. Filipino athletes took on some of the region’s best competitors as they proudly carried the country’s flag on the international stage.
Leading Team Philippines as flag bearers were weightlifter Ian Albert Delos Santos and boxer Aira Villegas. Together, they represented the Philippines as the country competed for a place on the podium at the Asian Games.
After weeks of intense competition, the full list of winning athletes from the country is finally here. The Philippines secured a total of 29 medals, including 4 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 16 bronze medals, placing the country 17th among 45 participating countries.
Check out the complete list of Team Philippines’ podium finishers below:
Gold Medal
- Athletics | Men’s Pole Vault: Ernest John Obiena
- Gymnastics | Men’s Floor Exercise: Carlos Edriel Yulo
- Gymnastics | Men’s Vault: Carlos Edriel Yulo
- Taekwondo | Mixed Individual Virtual Taekwondo: Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape
Silver Medal
- 3×3 Basketball (Women) | Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3: Kacey Dela Rosa, Kennan Ka, Ammyah Espanol, and Maria Pasilang
- Archery | Compound Women’s Individual: Amaya Amparo Cojuangco
- Boxing | Men’s (55kg): Carlo Paalam
- Jiu Jitsu | Women’s (63kg): Alexandria Luz Enriquez
- Mixed Martial Arts | Men’s Traditional (65kg): Jean Claude Saclag
- Sepak Takraw | Women’s Doubles: Abegail Sinogbuhan, Jean Marie Sucalit, and Nelly Jay Salon
- Taekwondo | Men’s (58kg): Kurt Bryan Barbosa
- Taekwondo | Women’s Individual Poomsae: Juliana Mykhail Candelaria
- Taekwondo | Women’s (49kg): Tachiana Keizha Mangin
Bronze Medal
- Athletics | Men’s 110m Hurdles: John Cabang Tolentino
- Athletics | Women’s 800m: Victoria Bossong
- Artistic Gymnastics | Horizontal Bar: Karl Eldrew Yulo
- Beach Volleyball | Women’s Division: Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara
- Esports | MOBA (Honor of Kings): Sibol Pilipinas
- Esports | Pokémon Unite: Sibol Pilipinas
- Jiu Jitsu | Women’s (52kg): Jenna Kaila Napolis
- Karate | Women’s Kumite (50kg): Marie June Adriano
- Karate | Women’s Team Kata: Samantha Veguillas, Ysabielle Arrogante, and Rebecca Cyril Torres
- Mixed Martial Arts | Men’s Traditional (77kg): Carlos Alvarez
- Sepak Takraw | Men’s Regu: Jason Huerte, Glindel Phori, Jom Lerry Rafael, Reynaldo Asilum Jr., and Ronsited Gabayeron
- Soft Tennis | Women’s Team: Bien Zoleta, Princess Catindig, Christy Sañosa, Shyryn Salazar, and Hilary Paas
- Surfing | Men’s Shortboard: Jayuard Alciso
- Taekwondo | Men’s Individual Poomsae: Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape
- Tennis | Women’s Singles: Alex Eala
- Weightlifting | Men’s 70kg: Albert Ian Delos Santos
From every match, race, lift, and performance, Team Philippines has given the country plenty of reasons to celebrate. Behind each medal and podium finish are countless hours of training, determination, and the drive to represent the Philippines on the international stage. Their dedication and passion continue to inspire the next generation of athletes.
As the Philippines looks ahead to more international sporting competitions, may we continue to support and develop young Filipino athletes and give them opportunities to train, compete, and carry the country’s flag on the global stage.
Congratulations to all our Filipino athletes who competed at the 20th Asian Games! Mabuhay, Team Philippines! We are all proud of your hard work!