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USA and Jordan battle under Group C during the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Pasay City on August 30, 2023.

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MANILA — Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said everything is in place for Team Philippines’ participation in the 6th Asian Beach Games set from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, China.A total of 101 Filipino athletes will compete in the continental meet.But beyond the competition, Tolentino said the Philippines is also preparing for a key moment in the closing ceremony — the formal turnover of hosting rights for the 2028 edition of the Asian Beach Games to Cebu.“Everything and everyone’s ready from opening to closing,” Tolentino said. “We’re also focused on the closing ceremony in Sanya, where the Asian Beach Games flag will be turned over to representatives from 2028 host Cebu.”Backed by the POC and the Philippine Sports Commission, two-time Beach Games jiu-jitsu gold medalist Annie Ramirez will spearhead the country’s campaign in the seaside event.She will be joined by fellow jiu-jitsu standout Kaila Napolis, while the women’s beach volleyball team will be led by Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Sunny Villapando, who will team up with Sofiah Pagara, Khyle Progella, and Grydelle Matibag.The Philippines will also field competitive lineups in basketball 3x3 and triathlon.Raven Alcoseba and Erika Burgos banner the women’s triathlon squad, while Andrew Remolino, Inaki Lorbes, and Matthew Hermosa will compete on the men’s side.Alcoseba, Lorbes, Hermosa, and Remolino are coming off medal-winning performances in the previous Southeast Asian Games, where they bagged podium finishes in relay events.Despite the strong lineup, Tolentino acknowledged that winning medals will be a challenge.“It’s been 10 years since the last Beach Games,” he said, referring to the previous edition held in 2016 in Da Nang, Vietnam.The Asian Beach Games began in 2008 in Bali, followed by editions in Oman (2010), Haiyang, China (2012), and Phuket (2014).“But we have athletes in jiu-jitsu, beach volleyball, and handball, and we also have entries in wrestling and triathlon,” Tolentino added.Around 45 national Olympic committees under the Olympic Council of Asia are expected to participate, with Australia, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, and New Zealand also invited to send teams.The Philippines has so far collected five gold, 10 silver, and 35 bronze medals in the history of the Asian Beach Games.

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said everything is in place for Team Philippines’ participation in the 6th Asian Beach Games set from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, China.

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said everything is in place for Team Philippines’ participation in the 6th Asian Beach Games set from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, China.

All systems go for PH campaign in Asian Beach Games, says Tolentino

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All systems go for PH campaign in Asian Beach Games, says Tolentino

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Published April 14, 2026 08:13 PM PHT

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