MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas is bringing an all-PBA roster to its gold medal defense in the Asian Games 2026 men’s basketball tournament in Achi-Nagoya, Japan. The Asian Games 2026 began in Japan on Thursday when Qatar beat Iran in the men’s basketball opening group game, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas is bringing an all-PBA roster to its gold medal defense in the Asian Games 2026 men’s basketball tournament in Achi-Nagoya, Japan. SCHEDULE: Gilas Pilipinas men at Asian Games 2026 5×5 basketball Gilas, in Group C with China...S1

• The Asian Games 2026 began in Japan on Thursday when Qatar beat Iran in the men’s basketball opening group game, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Over 17,000 athletes and officials are expe...S2

• The continental showpiece gets underway ahead of its September 19 opening ceremonyS3