Philippines to Send 136 Athletes to 3rd Asian Youth Games

The Philippines will showcase its talent at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, set to take place from October 22 to 31 in Manama, Bahrain. The country's Olympic Committee has announced that a compact team of 136 promising athletes will compete in 16 sports, with the aim of matching or surpassing the two gold medals and three silver medals won in the 2013 edition. Boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido and young volleyball star Harlyn Serneche will serve as flag-bearers during the opening ceremony.

Key Takeaways:

• The Philippines will send 136 athletes to the 3rd Asian Youth Games, including promising boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido and young volleyball star Harlyn Serneche.
• The team will compete in 16 sports, including volleyball, teqball, golf, triathlon, mixed martial arts, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu.
• The country aims to match or surpass the two gold medals and three silver medals won in the 2013 edition.
• The Asian Youth Games feature 223 events and will be attended by 4,000 athletes from 45 Asian nations.
• The Philippine Olympic Committee president, Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, believes that one of the athletes will rise to the occasion to make a name for themselves.
• The target is to have athletes who are potentially future Olympic, world, and regional champions.
• The team will be led by Ramon "Tats" Suzara, president of both the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC).

Statistics:

• 136 athletes will represent the Philippines at the 3rd Asian Youth Games.
• 16 sports will be featured by the Philippine team.
• The country aims to match or surpass two gold medals and three silver medals won in the 2013 edition.
• A total of 223 events will be held during the Asian Youth Games.
• 4,000 athletes from 45 Asian nations are expected to participate in the tournament.

Sources:

• "Philippines to Send 136 Athletes to 3rd Asian Youth Games." Philippines News agency, 16 Sep 2025.