HANGZHOU, China: The Asian Games in Hangzhou witnessed some world-class performances over two weeks of action in 40 sports. AFP Sport picks out five who excelled:Philippines - A basketball first Asian Games basketball gold for 61 years sparked an outpouring of joy across the hoops-mad nation after the "Gilas" beat Jordan 70-60. Philippines' players celebrate their win against Jordan at the men's gold medal basketball game between Jordan and Philippines during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 6, 2023. AFP PHOTO Philippines' players celebrate their win against Jordan at the men's gold medal basketball game between Jordan and Philippines during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 6, 2023. She gave up her job as a copywriter to become a full-time runner and it paid off as she won Singapore's first athletics Asian Games gold in 49 years.
