Near-misses cap PH campaign as athletes take home lessons and medals

MANAMA—The Philippines endured a day of near-misses at the Asian Youth Games, falling short of the podium on several fronts. But the national delegation will leave Bahrain with lessons that might weigh more than medals. Alas Pilipinas dropped the battle for the bronze to Thailand, 26-24, 25-20, 26-24, in a tense battle that reflected how