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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.
Pages in category "Sports in the Philippines" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Sipa (literally, "kick") is the Philippines' traditional native sport which predates the Spanish rule. The game is related to Sepak Takraw . Similar games include Footbag net , Footvolley , Bossaball and Jianzi .
The Palarong Pambansa (Filipino for "National Games") is an annual multi-sport event involving student-athletes from 17 regions of the Philippines.The event, started in 1948, is organized and governed by the Department of Education.
International wrestling competitions hosted by the Philippines (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "International sports competitions hosted by the Philippines" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total.
Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association or ISAA is an athletic sport organization in the Philippines formed in 2009 by Lyceum of the Philippines University.The Lyceum of the Philippines University started the process of formation of the league when the institution announced its intention to form a collegiate athletic association in 2004.
Volleyball is a female-dominated sports in the Philippines with men's volleyball league games lagging behind their distaff counterpart in terms of attendances. There are several speculations raised to explain the popularity of women's volleyball in the Philippines over men's volleyball.