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Philippines at the
Olympics
Flag of the Philippines.svg
IOC code PHI
NOC Philippine Olympic Committee
Medals
Ranked 84th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
3 5 10 18
Summer appearances
  • 1924
  • 1928
  • 1932
  • 1936
  • 1948
  • 1952
  • 1956
  • 1960
  • 1964
  • 1968
  • 1972
  • 1976
  • 1980
  • 1984
  • 1988
  • 1992
  • 1996
  • 2000
  • 2004
  • 2008
  • 2012
  • 2016
  • 2020
Winter appearances
  • 1972
  • 1976–1984
  • 1988
  • 1992
  • 1994–2010
  • 2014
  • 2018

The Philippines is a country that loves sports! It has sent athletes to almost every Summer Olympic Games since it first joined in 1924. The only time they didn't go was in 1980, when many countries decided not to participate. Filipino athletes have also competed in the Winter Olympic Games six times since 1972.

The Philippines also takes part in the Summer Youth Olympic Games and the Winter Youth Olympic Games, which are special Olympics for younger athletes.

Joining the Olympic Games

The group in charge of Filipino athletes at the Olympics is called the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). They have been the official committee since 1975. Before that, another group, the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation, handled things. The Philippines has been a recognized member of the International Olympic Committee since 1929. This means they are officially part of the global Olympic family.

Filipino athletes have won a total of 18 Olympic medals so far (as of the 2024 Summer Olympics). Boxing is the sport where they have won the most medals. On July 26, 2021, the Philippines won its very first gold medal! This happened at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Hidilyn Diaz made history by winning in women's weightlifting.

At the 2020 Tokyo Games, the Philippines won 1 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal. This was their best performance at the Olympics up to that point! They were the top-performing country from Southeast Asia, a title they also held in 1964.

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris was a very special event for the Philippines. It marked 100 years since they first joined the Games! This was also their best Olympic performance ever. Carlos Yulo won two gold medals in men's floor and vault events. Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio each won a bronze medal in women's flyweight and featherweight boxing.

Summer Olympics History

The Philippines first competed in the Olympic Games in 1924 in Paris. This made them the first country from Southeast Asia to compete in the Olympics. Later, in 1928, they won their first medal. The Philippines has competed in almost every Summer Olympic Games since then. They did not participate in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. They also planned not to join the 1940 Games, but those were canceled because of World War II.

Winter Olympics History

The Philippines was the first tropical nation to compete in the Winter Olympic Games. They sent two alpine skiers to the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan. Since then, they have participated in some winter games, competing in sports like alpine skiing and luge. In 2014, the Philippines sent the first Filipino and Southeast Asian figure skater to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. This was also the first time a tropical country had a male figure skater in the Olympics!

Olympic Medals for the Philippines

The Philippines has won a total of 18 medals in the Summer Olympics. They have not yet won any medals in the Winter Olympics.

Medals by Summer Games

The Philippines has won medals in several Summer Olympic Games. Their best performances were in 2020 and 2024.

Summer Olympic Games
Games Athletes Gold Silver Bronze Total Rank
1900–1920 as part of United States
France 1924 Paris 1 0 0 0 0 –
Netherlands 1928 Amsterdam 4 0 0 1 1 32
United States 1932 Los Angeles 8 0 0 3 3 25
Germany 1936 Berlin 31 0 0 1 1 30
United Kingdom 1948 London 24 0 0 0 0 –
Finland 1952 Helsinki 25 0 0 0 0 –
Australia 1956 Melbourne 39 0 0 0 0 –
Italy 1960 Rome 40 0 0 0 0 –
Japan 1964 Tokyo 47 0 1 0 1 30
Mexico 1968 Mexico City 49 0 0 0 0 –
West Germany 1972 Munich 53 0 0 0 0 –
Canada 1976 Montreal 14 0 0 0 0 –
Soviet Union 1980 Moscow did not participate
United States 1984 Los Angeles 19 0 0 0 0 –
South Korea 1988 Seoul 31 0 0 1 1 46
Spain 1992 Barcelona 26 0 0 1 1 53
United States 1996 Atlanta 12 0 1 0 1 61
Australia 2000 Sydney 20 0 0 0 0 –
Greece 2004 Athens 16 0 0 0 0 –
China 2008 Beijing 15 0 0 0 0 –
United Kingdom 2012 London 11 0 0 0 0 –
Brazil 2016 Rio de Janeiro 13 0 1 0 1 69
Japan 2020 Tokyo 19 1 2 1 4 50
France 2024 Paris 22 2 0 2 4 37
United States 2028 Los Angeles future event
Total 3 5 10 18 84

Medals by Winter Games

The Philippines has not yet won any medals at the Winter Olympic Games.

Winter Olympic Games
Games Athletes Gold Silver Bronze Total Rank
Japan 1972 Sapporo 2 0 0 0 0 –
Austria 1976 Innsbruck did not participate
United States 1980 Lake Placid
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia 1984 Sarajevo
Canada 1988 Calgary 1 0 0 0 0 –
France 1992 Albertville 1 0 0 0 0 –
Norway 1994 Lillehammer did not participate
Japan 1998 Nagano
United States 2002 Salt Lake City
Italy 2006 Turin
Canada 2010 Vancouver
Russia 2014 Sochi 1 0 0 0 0 –
South Korea 2018 Pyeongchang 2 0 0 0 0 –
China 2022 Beijing 1 0 0 0 0 –
Italy 2026 Milan/Cortina future event
Total 0 0 0 0 –

Medals by Sport

The Philippines has won medals in five different sports at the Summer Olympics.

Sport Gold Silver Bronze Total
Gymnastics 2 0 0 2
Weightlifting 1 1 0 2
Boxing 0 4 6 10
Athletics 0 0 2 2
Swimming 0 0 2 2
Total 3 5 10 18

Filipino Olympic Medalists

Fourteen athletes have won 18 medals for the Philippines at the Summer Olympics. These numbers do not include medals won in "demonstration sports," which are not part of the official medal count. No medals have been won for the country at the Winter Olympics.

Athletics Medals

Filipino athletes have won 2 bronze medals in athletics.

Games Athletes Events Gold Silver Bronze Total
1932 Los Angeles 1 1/29 0 0 1 1
1936 Berlin 6 6/29 0 0 1 1
Total 0 0 2 2

Boxing Medals

Boxing is the sport where the Philippines has won the most medals, with 10 in total.

Games Athletes Events Gold Silver Bronze Total
1932 Los Angeles 4 4/8 0 0 1 1
1964 Tokyo 1 1/10 0 1 0 1
1988 Seoul 6 6/12 0 0 1 1
1992 Barcelona 6 6/12 0 0 1 1
1996 Atlanta 5 5/12 0 1 0 1
2020 Tokyo 4 4/13 0 2 1 3
2024 Paris 5 5/13 0 0 2 2
Total 0 4 6 10

Gymnastics Medals

Gymnastics brought the Philippines its first two gold medals in 2024.

Games Athletes Events Gold Silver Bronze Total
2024 Paris 4 4/18 2 0 0 2
Total 2 0 0 2

Swimming Medals

The Philippines has won 2 bronze medals in swimming.

Games Athletes Events Gold Silver Bronze Total
1928 Amsterdam 2 3/11 0 0 1 1
1932 Los Angeles 3 2/11 0 0 1 1
Total 0 0 2 2

Weightlifting Medals

Weightlifting brought the Philippines its first ever gold medal.

Games Athletes Events Gold Silver Bronze Total
2016 Rio de Janeiro 2 2/15 0 1 0 1
2020 Tokyo 2 2/14 1 0 0 1
Total 1 1 0 2

Art Competitions in the Olympics

Did you know that the Olympics used to have art competitions? The Philippines took part in these art competitions at the Summer Olympic Games until 1948. This was the last time art was part of the Games. In 1948, Filipino artists Graciano Nepomuceno, a famous sculptor, and Hernando R. Ocampo, a respected painter, represented their country. They showed off the Philippines' rich culture and art on a world stage. Their participation proved that the country was involved not just in sports, but also in promoting art within the Olympic movement.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Filipinas en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

  • Olympic competitors for the Philippines
  • List of flag bearers for the Philippines at the Olympics
  • Philippines at the Paralympics
  • Tropical nations at the Winter Olympics
  • Philippines at the Universiade
  • Philippines at the Asian Games
  • Philippines at the Southeast Asian Games
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