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Early History. Pre-20th Century: Athletics in the Philippines has roots in indigenous games and Spanish colonial influences. Traditional games like “Sipa” (a form of kick volleyball) and “Duck-duck” (a race game) were early forms of athletic activities.
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American Period Just as soon as the American soldiers landed in the Philippines after the historic event of the signing of the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898, schools reopened. 1901-Physical exercise was one of the subjects introduced in the public schools and a regular program of athletics was developed.
In 1913, the Philippines first participated in an international athletics competition at the Dar Eastern Games. Then 1924, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was established to regulate collegiate sports and set general athletic policies amongst different universities.
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The first participation of the Philippines in an international athletics competition at the Dar Eastern Games. 1928. The Philippines national athletics team had won the first win in the Olympic games, receiving a bronze medal in the Men's 200 meters breaststroke, won by Teófilo Yldefonso. 1962
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Because political, social and economic histories follow different courses in every country and locality, sports provide the historian with the opportunity to dig into the messy connections between places, ideologies and understandings of the glories and limits of the human body.
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5 days ago · Philippines - Sports, Recreation, Culture: A number of sports introduced by the Americans in the early 20th century enjoy great popularity in the Philippines. Basketball is particularly prominent, with amateur games occurring regularly in neighbourhoods throughout the country.
