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The Philippine Blu Girls finished fourth in women's softball at the 2026 Asian Games after losing 12-2 to Chinese Taipei in the bronze medal game in Anjo, Japan. Chinese Taipei jumped ahead with four runs in the first inning and eight in the second, while the Philippines scored two runs in the third. Nicole Adra Hammoude led the Blu Girls with two RBIs, and Mylia Isabel Perez scored a run.
The Philippine Blu Girls failed to make the podium and settles for fourth place in women’s softball at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Philippine team bowed to Chinese Taipei, 12-2, at the Anjo Softball Ground on Saturday in their battle for the bronze medal. While the Blu Girls narrowly missed a place on the podium, their run here saw the team overcoming early setbacks, stringing together crucial victories and making its way into medal contention. Chinese Taipei established control early, scoring four runs in the opening inning before adding eight in the second.
The Blu Girls, however, refused to go away quietly, responding with two runs in the third inning. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Nicole Adra Hammoude delivered both RBIs, recording a hit and scoring once, while Mylia Isabel Perez also crossed home plate. Ma.
Angelu Gabriel and Reyae Mae Villamin added a hit apiece as the Philippines finished with four hits against Chinese Taipei's 13. Advertisement Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines president Jean Henri Lhuillier commended the national team for the fight and determination it showed throughout the Asian Games.
“Of course, we wanted to see the Blu Girls come home with a medal, but this campaign gave us many reasons to be proud. They faced some of the strongest teams in Asia, fought their way back after a difficult start, and never stopped competing for the flag. That resilience is what defines this team,” said Lhuillier, who is also president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.
“We will continue to support them, build on everything we learned here, and keep working toward the day Philippine softball finally reaches that Asian Games podium. ” The bronze medal game brought an end to a campaign marked by resilience from the Blu Girls. Advertisement With another high-level international campaign behind them, the Blu Girls leave Japan with valuable experience to build on as they continue their pursuit of a breakthrough Asian Games medal for Philippine softball.
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