400-plus-strong Philippine contingent to vie in Asian Games (opens original article in a new tab)

The Philippines will send 419 athletes to the 20th Asian Games in Japan, aiming for improved performance with hopes of securing more gold medals than previous editions.

• Philippines will send 419 athletes to the 20th Asian Games in Japan, with potential to add more
• This is the second-highest number of athletes sent by the country in the event, after 524 in 1994
• Philippine Olympic Committee president aims for improved medal performance compared to recent games