05/10/2026
PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 COMES CLOSE TO LA28 OLYMPIC QUOTAS AT AICHI-NAGOYA 2026
Team Philippines came within striking distance of securing Olympic qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 🇺🇸 through the seven Asian Games sports that offered a LA28 qualification pathway.
Filipino athletes made notable runs in Archery, Surfing and Tennis highlighted by Amaya Amparo Cojuangco’s 🥈 in Archery, Jayuard Alciso’s Bronze🥉 in men’s shortboard Surfing and Alex Eala’s Bronze 🥉 in women’s singles Tennis.
Despite reaching the podium in these events, the Philippines ultimately did not secure an LA28 quota through the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the available Olympic places were awarded through specific qualification criteria and events.
Nevertheless, these near misses showcased the Philippines’ growing competitiveness across these Olympic sports and brought Filipino athletes closer to earning a historic early ticket to Los Angeles 2028.