Gilas Women advance to 3x3 basketball gold medal match, assured of Asian Games medal

GMA Network - Sep 25, 2026

Gilas Pilipinas Women have assured the country of at least a silver medal as they ousted Thailand, 13-8, in the women's 3x3 basketball semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games on Friday at the Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue in Japan.

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