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The Philippines has produced more than 40 boxing world champions such as Luisito Espinosa, Donnie Nietes, Gerry Peñalosa, and Johnriel Casimero. Boxing is among the most popular individual sports in the Philippines. Some Filipino boxers such as Nonito Donaire, Gabriel Elorde, Pancho Villa and Manny Pacquiao are recognized internationally.
International sports championships [ edit ] Includes world championships, regional championships, and high-profile international events, which are held regularly across the globe.
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October 14 – The Philippines men's national football team wins a bronze medal at the 2024 King's Cup in Thailand after defeating Tajikistan 3–0. [132] November 16–21 – The Philippines hosts the inaugural ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship in Pasig, [133] with the home team finishing in fifth place after losing to Indonesia 2–1 on ...
June 19 – The Philippines men's national under-17 basketball team finishes their 2022 FIBA U16 Asian Championship campaign in 7th place after defeating Iran 95–87. [17] July 10 – The Philippines men's national 3x3 team finishes their 2022 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup campaign in 4th place after being defeated by China, 18–20. [18]
Two surveys were conducted in parts of Metro Manila in 2012—the first found that basketball is the most-watched sport at 74.4%, and football is fourth at 17.9%. [nb 5] In the second survey, basketball was found to be the most-played sport during leisure time at 9.6%, while association football did not make the list. [nb 6] [18]
Member universities compete in 20 sports. Basketball, being the most popular sport in the Philippines, is the most watched and most supported among all the sports. Volleyball and cheerdance are also equally considered marquee events in the UAAP due to growing respective fanbases and media coverage in the country.
Philippines sport stubs (1 C, 212 P) Pages in category "Sports in the Philippines" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.