Philippine Wrestling Steps onto the Asian Stage
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 powerful images from the official send-off ceremony organized by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), key figures of the national […]
Wrestling Nationals 2026 Showcases Growth, Depth, and the Future of Philippine Wrestling
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 in the Philippines is steadily rising across all levels. Bringing together athletes from across the country, the two-day tournament delivered high-level competition in freestyle, Greco-Roman, […]
Filipino Wrestling Phenom Yani Lopez Earns Recognition at OCA-UWW Asian Youth Camp in China
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 Coaches held in Guangzhou, China. Lopez, one of the Philippines’ brightest young wrestling prospects, was featured by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for her […]
Team Philippines Secures Historic 2nd Overall Finish at the 2026 UWW Asian & Oceania Grappling Championships
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 team standings and reaffirming the country’s emergence as one of the strongest grappling nations in Asia and Oceania. Competing against the region’s elite athletes, Team […]