LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games -- Sept. 20 | Gilas Pilipinas Women, Alas Pilipinas Women, Soft Tennis

GMA Network - Sep 20, 2026

The Philippines officially begins its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Sunday with the women's soft tennis team already assured of a medal, the Gilas Pilipinas Women eyeing to bolster its quarterfinal bid against Hong Kong, and Alas Pilipinas Women playing in the classification round.

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