Mobile Legends, Honor of Kings join esports lineup for 2026 Asian Games
Filipino favorite MOBA games Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings are set to compete for medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The Olympic Council of Asia recently announced that these two popular titles will join nine other esports events as medal opportunities, marking a significant milestone for Philippine teams.
In addition to MLBB and HOK, the lineup includes Pokemon Unite, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile: Asian Games Version, Identity V: Asian Games Version, Naraka: Bladepoint, Gran Turismo (7), eFootball Series, Puyo Puyo Champions, and competitive martial arts.
The Philippines is recognized as a powerhouse in MLBB, having won five out of the last six world championships from M2 to M6, along with three consecutive gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games.
Esports made its debut in the Asian Games as a demonstration sport in 1998 and achieved full medal status in the 2023 edition held in China.
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