As the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan draw near, the spotlight shines on the rising
The Wrestling Association of the Philippines (WAP) is the recognized National Sports Association (NSA) responsible for the governance, regulation, and development of the sport of wrestling in the Philippines. WAP oversees all recognized wrestling disciplines, including freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women’s wrestling, in accordance with the rules and standards set by United World Wrestling (UWW) and the Olympic Movement.
As the official representative of Philippine wrestling in regional and international competitions, WAP is committed to promoting excellence in sport, ethical governance, and athlete-centered development. Through strategic partnerships with national institutions, local clubs, and international federations, WAP works to strengthen the sport’s foundation and advance its global competitiveness.
As the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan draw near, the spotlight shines on the rising strength of Philippines wrestling—a program steadily building momentum on the international stage. Captured in these...
The WAP Wrestling Nationals 2026, held last August 29–30 at the MRB Stadium in Quezon City, proved to be more than just a championship—it was a clear statement that wrestling...
GUANGZHOU, CHINA — Filipino youth wrestling standout Yani Lopez continues to make waves on the international stage after being recognized during the OCA-UWW Asian Wrestling Youth Camp & Course for...
Da Nang, Vietnam — The Philippine National Grappling Team delivered a landmark performance at the 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW) Asian & Oceania Grappling Championships, finishing 2nd Overall in the...
Philippine wrestling continues to take meaningful steps forward as we welcomed internationally respected coach Bill Sullivan for a 2-day intensive seminar with our youth and senior athletes. With over three...
Proud to share that we have successfully concluded a two-week High-Performance Training Camp with the Philippine National Wrestling Team and National Training Pool, led by Coach Taro Umebayashi, Head Coach...
As the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan draw near, the spotlight shines on the rising strength of Philippines wrestling—a program steadily building momentum on the international stage. Captured in these...
The WAP Wrestling Nationals 2026, held last August 29–30 at the MRB Stadium in Quezon City, proved to be more than just a championship—it was a clear statement that wrestling...
GUANGZHOU, CHINA — Filipino youth wrestling standout Yani Lopez continues to make waves on the international stage after being recognized during the OCA-UWW Asian Wrestling Youth Camp & Course for...
Da Nang, Vietnam — The Philippine National Grappling Team delivered a landmark performance at the 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW) Asian & Oceania Grappling Championships, finishing 2nd Overall in the...
Philippine wrestling continues to take meaningful steps forward as we welcomed internationally respected coach Bill Sullivan for a 2-day intensive seminar with our youth and senior athletes. With over three...
Proud to share that we have successfully concluded a two-week High-Performance Training Camp with the Philippine National Wrestling Team and National Training Pool, led by Coach Taro Umebayashi, Head Coach...
