The Philippines participated in the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi, India from November 19 to December 4, 1982.

[1] A year after emerging as the country's newest track sensation with a golden double at the 1981 Manila Southeast Asian Games, Lydia de Vega became Asia's sprint darling, winning the century dash in the 1982 Asian Games.

The 17-year old De Vega bagged the 100-meter dash in 11.76 seconds to become Asia's fastest woman.

[citation needed] It was only one of the two gold medals won by the 114-man contingent, but it was enough to brighten another dismal performance by the Philippines in the quadrennial meet.

A swimmer named William "Billy" Wilson maintained swimming's legacy as a perennial source of medals, winning the gold medal in the 200-meter freestyle.