Rappler's latest stories on 2018 Asian Games
Incentives of Didal, Cebuana athletes delayed
Almost a year after making the country proud in the Asian Games, skateboarding star Margielyn Didal and 3 other Cebuana athletes still await their bonus
Asiad gold winners lead PSA Awards nominees
The all-female Asian Games gold medalists emerge as the top bets for Athlete of the Year in the Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards in February
WATCH: Team Philippines pulls off 2018 Asian Games surprise
The Philippine delegation pockets 4 gold medals in the Asiad and cops a historic 10-gold haul in the Asian Para Games
10 striking sports moments on social media in 2018
From the shocking 'basketbrawl' to the inclusion of esports as a medal event in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, here's a roundup of the most interacted sports events on Rappler's social media accounts this year
The Jordan Effect
The Philippines records its best finish in 16 years in the Asian Games with Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson leading the way
Roller-coaster Asiad buildup
Surprising twists and turns mark the Philippines' preparation for the 2018 Asian Games
New target: Beef up athletics, aquatics for 2019 SEA Games
After the centerpiece sports failed to produce a medal again in the Asian Games, POC president Ricky Vargas says it shouldn't be the case in next year's SEA Games
From bullying to budget cuts, wushu star Agatha Wong fights on
The 2018 Asiad bronze medalist reveals that she overcame many challenges, including bullying and lack of financial support for her sport
Back to zero: EJ Obiena gears up for pole vault comeback
After recovering from an ACL injury, the Filipino pole vaulter hopes to find his way back to the top
Asian Games gold medalists get additional P1M bonus
Double gold medalist Yuka Saso is set to receive the biggest cash windfall of P9.33 million in total incentives
Olympic dreams as Asian Games close in Jakarta
Beef, sushi on menu as Japan's Ikee scoops Asian Games MVP
Teen swimming sensation Rikako Ikee of Japan becomes the first female athlete to win the Asiad Most Valuable Player award
Team PH basks in golden glory, but more work to do
The Philippines collects a surprise four-gold medal harvest in the 2018 Asian Games, but there's a need for improvement in other sporting fronts
Jaja, DLSU stars to skip Asian Volleyball Cup
Just two weeks after the 2018 Asian Games, the Philippine women's volleyball team will see action in another international tournament
Dismayed PH boxing team slams 'atrocious' Asiad shenanigans
Philippine boxing official Ed Picson says a lot of 'strange things' happened in the 2018 Asian Games boxing competitions
Indonesia to bid for 2032 Olympics
After a successful staging of the 18th Asian Games, Indonesia believes it can host the world's biggest sporting event
Rogen Ladon punches in 2nd PH silver
The Filipino flyweight delivers Philippine boxing’s third medal in the 2018 Asian Games
PH volleyball settles for 8th place in 2018 Asian Games
The Philippines wraps up its first Asiad volleyball stint in 36 years with an eighth-place finish in the 11-team field
Guiao: 'I thought we would fail but I was dead wrong'
The fiery mentor admits that he had thoughts of the hastily-formed national team failing in the 2018 Asian Games
Dad Mike confident Jordan Clarkson will return to PH team
The father of the Filipino-American NBA player says the Philippine team experience feels better than his son's NBA Finals stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Gilas drubs Syria for 5th place Asiad finish
The national men's basketball team pens a fairly happy ending to its dramatic Asian Games campaign
Eumir Marcial claims another boxing bronze
The two-time SEA Games gold medalist joins compatriot Carlo Paalam as the Philippines’ bronze medal finishers for the day
Carlo Paalam settles for bronze in Asiad light flyweight
Light flyweight fighter Carlo Paalam bows to his Indian foe in the semifinal of the 2018 Asian Games boxing competition
Kazakhs push PH spikers down to battle for 7th
The Philippine women's volleyball team absorbs a five-set heartbreaker against Kazakhstan in the 2018 Asian Games classification round
PH boxer Rogen Ladon advances to gold-medal round
Filipino flyweight Rogen Ladon overpowers Thailand's Yuttapong Tongdee in the boxing semifinal of the 2018 Asian Games
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Pinay athletes deliver 70% of PH medal haul
POC president Ricky Vargas says he's impressed that 12 of the Philippines' 18 medals came from Filipina athletes in the 2018 Asian Games
Gold-medal chase continues for 3 Pinoy boxers
Assured of a bronze, Philippine boxers Eumir Marcial, Carlo Paalam and Rogen Ladon aim for another medal color
Gilas targets Syria win to cap roller-coaster campaign
The Philippine men's basketball team shoots for a fifth-place finish in the 2018 Asian Games
'We're learning against giants,' says PH volleyball coach
The Philippine women's volleyball team battles Kazakhstan at the start of the classification round in the 2018 Asian Games
Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe cops 1st PH silver
The Filipino-Japanese bows to the favored Nami Nabekura of Japan in title round of the 2018 Asian Games judo competition
After Clarkson, skater Margielyn Didal gets flag-bearer honor
Gold medalist Margielyn Didal will lead the Philippine delegation in the 2018 Asian Games closing ceremonies
Hidilyn Diaz considered retirement before Asiad triumph
After sacrificing so much, the Filipina weightlifting star almost hung up her spurs after bagging silver in the 2016 Olympics
China blitzes PH volleyball team out of medal contention
The Filipina spikers drop to the classification round of the 2018 Asian Games volleyball tournament
Margielyn Didal: From street kid to Asian street skate champ
The daughter of a carpenter and a sidewalk vendor hopes to put a spotlight on skateboarding – that it’s about time to take it seriously
Carlo Paalam, Eumir Marcial deliver sure boxing bronze
After a shaky start to their campaign, the Philippine boxers have secured at least three bronze medals in the 2018 Asian Games
Margielyn Didal skates to 4th PH gold in 2018 Asian Games
Another female bet emerges as champion for Team Philippines
Mission not yet accomplished for toothless Erram
Even if he has to play minus his front teeth, Poy Erram isn't about to give any excuse as Gilas Pilipinas shoots for a fifth-place finish in the 2018 Asian Games
Standhardinger rues missed medal: 'We all made mistakes'
The Filipino-German workhorse believes everyone – and not just head coach Yeng Guiao – is responsible for the Philippines slipping to the consolation round
Rogen Ladon win assures PH boxing at least a bronze
Olympian Rogen Ladon advances to the men's flyweight semifinal of the 2018 Asian Games
Winning Asiad finish 'good going away present' for Clarkson
Out of medal contention, the Philippine men's basketball team shoots for its best ranking in 16 years in the 2018 Asian Games
PH spikers clash with Olympic champion China
The Philippine women's volleyball team faces an extremely tough test against world powerhouse China in their 2018 Asian Games quarterfinal match
Gilas drubs 8-man Japan, eyes 5th place in 2018 Asian Games
The Philippine men's basketball team picks up its first win with Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson
PH dragon boat, bowling teams miss podium
Despite crashing out, the Philippine dragon boat and bowling bets feel proud of their performance in the 2018 Asian Games
Karateka Junna Tsukii targets Olympic berth
After a bronze-medal run in the 2018 Asian Games, the Filipino-Japanese hopes to make it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Oldest Asian Games athlete an 85-year-old Filipino
Filipino-Chinese Kong Te Yang hopes to promote the bridge card game in the Philippines
Asian Games ban: No boozing in athletes' village
Organizers remind athletes that drinking and smoking are not allowed in the athletes' village
Boxers Marcial, Paalam overpower Asiad rivals
Only three Filipino boxers – Eumir Marcial, Carlo Paalam and Rogen Ladon – got past the preliminaries
Long jumper Marestella Torres-Sunang falls short
The veteran Philippine athletics campaigner bows out in what could be her last Asian Games
