Philippines at the
World Games
IOC codePHI
Medals
Ranked 62nd
Gold
2
Silver
5
Bronze
5
Total
12
World Games appearances (overview)

The Philippines has participated at the World Games since its inception in 1981. It has won at least a medal in every edition of the World Games except the 1981 and 2005 editions. The first gold medal won for the nation was by cue sports player Carlo Biado who won the men's nine-ball singles event in the 2017 World Games. The first gold by a woman athlete is by Junna Tsukii in kumite 50kg division in the 2022 World Games.[1]

Medal count

Ranking is based on total gold medals earned.

Games Athletes Gold Silver Bronze Total Rank
United States 1981 Santa Clara-000--
United Kingdom 1985 London-021323
Germany 1989 Karlsruhe-020225
Netherlands 1993 The Hague-001145
Finland 1997 Lahti-001144
Japan 2001 Akita-010142
Germany 2005 Duisburg-000--
Chinese Taipei 2009 Kaohsiung9001155
Colombia 2013 Cali3001153
Poland 2017 Wrocław3100139
United States 2022 Birmingham7100147
Total25512 62

Medals by sport

SportGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Cue sports1102
Karate1001
Bowling0257
Taekwondo0202
Totals (4 entries)25512

Medalists

The first medals won by competitors for the Philippines at the World Games was obtained in the 1985 edition in London, United Kingdom. The medals consists of two silvers won by taekwondo athletes Arnold Baradi and Mike Ventossa and a bronze by ten-pin bowlers Olivia "Bong" Coo and Rene Reyes competing in the mixed doubles events. The Philippines has consistently won at least one medal in every edition except the 1981 and 2005 editions.

It was only in the 2017 edition in Wroclaw, Poland, did the Philippines won its first gold medal. The medal was won by cue sports player, Carlo Biado in the men's single nine-ball event.[2]

Medal Name Games Sport Event
 GoldJunna TsukiiBirmingham 2022KumiteWomen's 50kg
 GoldCarlo BiadoWroclaw 2017Cue sportsNine-ball – men's singles
 SilverMarlon ManaloAkita 2001Cue sportsMen's snooker
 SilverArianne CerdeñaKarlsruhe 1989Tenpin bowlingWomen's singles
 SilverArianne Cerdeña
Jorge Fernandez		Karlsruhe 1989Tenpin bowlingMixed doubles
 SilverArnold BaradiLondon 1985TaekwondoMen's finweight
 SilverMike VentossaLondon 1985TaekwondoMen's flyweight
 BronzeDennis OrcolloCali 2013Cue sportsNine-ball – men's singles
 BronzeLiza Del RosarioKaohsiung 2009Tenpin bowlingWomen's singles
 BronzeRafael NepomucenoLahti 1997Tenpin bowlingMen's singles
 BronzeRafael NepomucenoHague 1993Tenpin bowlingMen's singles
 BronzeBong Coo
Rene Reyes		London 1985Tenpin bowlingMixed doubles

Source:World Games[3]

References

  1. ↑ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (9 July 2022). "Junna Tsukii wins karate gold in World Games". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  2. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (30 July 2017). "Carlo Biado tops 9-ball to claim Philippines' first gold medal at World Games". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Results of The World Games (PHI)". The World Games. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
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