Team Philippines wins bronze as Honor of Kings concludes at Asian Games 2026

Honor of Kings concluded its competition at the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with Team Philippines sharing the bronze medal with Team Hong Kong (China). Team China took gold, while Team Malaysia secured silver in the Honor of Kings esports competition.

The tournament marked the return of esports as an official medal event at the Asian Games, giving Honor of Kings players the opportunity to compete under their national flags on the continental sporting stage.

Why it matters: The inclusion of Honor of Kings at the Asian Games puts competitive gaming alongside traditional sports in a major multi-sport event. For participating players and their communities, the competition provided an opportunity to represent their countries while competing at the highest level of the tournament.

“Esports at the Asian Games is about more than medals,” said Jackie Huang, Head of Honor of Kings Global Esports at TiMi Studio Group, Tencent Games. “It demonstrates how gaming can unite people across borders, generations and backgrounds. By bringing esports onto one of Asia’s most respected sporting stages, the Asian Games has helped showcase the commitment and competitive excellence that define esports today.”

The details: Team China finished with the gold medal, followed by Team Malaysia with silver. Team Philippines and Team Hong Kong (China) shared the bronze medal after the competition concluded on September 28.

The tournament brought together national teams competing on behalf of their respective countries and regions, with players carrying both the competitive expectations of the event and the support of their local gaming communities.

Honor of Kings also highlighted connections between esports and traditional sports throughout its Asian Games campaign. Philippine gymnast Carlos Yulo and Malaysian athlete Sim Welson were among the sporting personalities who showed support for Honor of Kings players competing at the event.

The campaign focused on common elements between traditional sports and esports, including teamwork, perseverance, competition, and representing one’s country.

The Honor of Kings Asian Games journey began with 23 countries and regions registering for the qualification process, with 10 ultimately advancing to the main event in Aichi-Nagoya.

Beyond the competition, Honor of Kings organized fan activities in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea. These events included gameplay activities and community gatherings that allowed fans to support their national teams during the Asian Games.

Esports creators also participated in selected activities, while each market held localized initiatives. Indonesia hosted live cheering activities, Malaysia incorporated poetry-based messages of support, and the Philippines held an interactive cheering-themed Q&A.

Honor of Kings also launched its Asian Games HOK Cheer Voice Co-Creation initiative during the qualification stage in June. Players across the region were invited to submit messages supporting their national teams.

Following community voting, the top submission from each participating region was turned into an in-game Cheer Voice Pack. The initiative included collaborations with creators and personalities such as Sim Welson in Malaysia, Poii in Indonesia, and Chammy, Sh1nboo, and Chazz in the Philippines.

The campaign allowed players and fans to participate in the Asian Games experience beyond simply watching the competition. Community-submitted messages became part of the game, while fan events provided opportunities for players to gather and support their national teams.

For Filipinos: Team Philippines’ bronze medal finish gives the local Honor of Kings community a podium finish at the 2026 Asian Games. The result also comes after Filipino players and creators participated in the game’s wider Asian Games campaign, including local cheering activities and the Cheer Voice Co-Creation initiative.

The Philippine team shared the bronze medal with Team Hong Kong (China), while Team China and Team Malaysia claimed the gold and silver medals, respectively.

The bigger picture: Honor of Kings’ Asian Games appearance reflects the continued inclusion of esports within major multi-sport competitions in Asia. The 2026 edition marks another Asian Games featuring esports as an official medal event.

For Honor of Kings, the event also provided a platform for players, creators, and fans across different markets to participate in a competition centered on national teams.

The Bottom Line: The Honor of Kings competition at the 2026 Asian Games ended with Team China taking gold, Team Malaysia earning silver, and Team Philippines and Team Hong Kong (China) sharing bronze. Beyond the medal results, the tournament brought together players and communities across Asia through competition, fan events, and in-game initiatives.