2021 in Philippine sports

The following is a list of notable events and developments that are related to Philippine sports in 2021.[1]

Years in Philippine sports: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Centuries: 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century
Decades: 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s 2050s
Years: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Events

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Athletics

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  • August 28 – EJ Obiena finishes second place at the pole vault event at Diamond League in Paris, France after breaking his personal best and national record for the Philippines at 5.91 meters.[2]

Badminton

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  • September 26 – Aries Delos Santos and Gerald Sibayan claimed 2021 Yonex Open NVBC men's doubles title after defeating Shlok Ramchandran and Victor Lai the finals, 21–15, 12-21 and 21–17.[3]

Basketball

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Boxing

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Chess

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Cue sports

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Football

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Golf

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Gymnastics

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  • September 23 – Carlos Yulo claims gold and bronze medal in 2021 All Japan Senior and Masters Gymnastics Championships in Yamagata, Japan.[30]
  • October 24 – Carlos Yulo claims gold and silver medal in 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan.[31]

Mixed Martial Arts

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Tennis

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Volleyball

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Weightlifting

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2021: Renewed hopes for Philippine sports". Rappler. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (August 29, 2021). "EJ Obiena sets new Philippine record, finishes second in Paris Diamond League". GMA News. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Fernando, Jeff (October 4, 2021). "Gerald Sibayan, Aries delos Santos win badminton doubles in US". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Terrado, Reuben (March 21, 2021). "Davao rides big Yee trey in OT to stun San Juan, lift MPBL title". spin.ph. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Matel, Philip (May 18, 2021). "Ange Kouame now Filipino after Duterte signs naturalization into law". ESPN5. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Basco, Carl Cedrick (July 17, 2021). "PBA to open 2021 season on July 16 after IATF go-signal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Rosal, Glendale (August 16, 2021). "Basilan captures VisMin Cup Southern Conference crown via sweep". CDN. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  8. ^ Leongson, Randolph (October 1, 2021). "Pontejos, Castillo wax hot as Gilas Women beats India to avoid relegation". spin.ph. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Micaller, Bea (October 29, 2021). "TNT closes out Magnolia to win PBA Philippine Cup title again after 8 years". GMA News. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  10. ^ Micaller, Bea (November 19, 2021). "Maiden PBA 3x3 tilt unfurls Saturday in Pasig City". GMA News. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  11. ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (December 12, 2021). "Chooks-MPBL set for 4-game debut as pro league". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  12. ^ Leongson, Randolph (December 24, 2021). "Manalang trey at the buzzer lifts Basilan past N Ecija in MPBL Finals". spin.ph. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  13. ^ Pamintuan, Carlo (May 30, 2021). "Nonito Donaire KOs Nordine Oubaali, wants rematch with Naoya Inoue". ESPN5. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  14. ^ Co, Ryanne; Soriano, Jianne (August 3, 2021). "Nesthy Petecio Wins Olympic Silver Medal, Makes History As First Filipina Boxer". Tatler Asia. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  15. ^ Giongco, Mark. "Carlo Paalam gets Olympic boxing silver in PH's best campaign yet". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  16. ^ Naredo, Camille. "Boxing: Casimero outpoints Rigondeaux, retains WBO crown". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  17. ^ Lozada, Bong (August 22, 2021). "Mark Magsayo knocks out Julio Ceja, earns title shot". Inquirer. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  18. ^ "Late replacement Yordenis Ugas upsets Manny Pacquiao". Inquirer. August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  19. ^ Naredo, Camille (September 29, 2021). "Pacquiao bids emotional goodbye to boxing: 'Thank you for changing my life'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  20. ^ Siasat, JM (October 31, 2021). "Jonas Sultan scores four knockdowns, beats Carlos Caraballo by decision". GMA News. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  21. ^ "Boxing: Nietes settles for split draw, Mama loses in Probellum: Revolution". ABS-CBN News. December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  22. ^ Ramos, Gerry (December 12, 2021). "Nonito Donaire knocks out Reymart Gaballo in fourth round". spin.ph. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  23. ^ Cerrudo, Aileen (April 22, 2021). "Eugene Torre becomes first Asian male to be inducted into World Chess Hall of Fame". UNTV News. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  24. ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (September 19, 2021). "Philippines' Carlo Biado wins 2021 US Open Pool Championship title". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  25. ^ Terrado, Reuben (June 14, 2021). "UCFC changing name to United Clark with move to Pampanga". spin.ph. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  26. ^ Naredo, Camille (July 7, 2021). "Football: Bienvenido Marañón officially a Filipino citizen". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  27. ^ Terrado, Jonas (November 19, 2021). "Kaya-Iloilo wins Copa Paulino Alcantara title". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  28. ^ Carroll, Rory (June 7, 2021). "History! Yuka Saso of the Philippines crowned US Women's Open golf champion". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  29. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (September 21, 2021). "Tabuena claims Idaho Open title". Manila Times. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  30. ^ Lozada, Bong (September 23, 2021). "Carlos Yulo wins gold, bronze in Japan gymnastics tilt". Inquirer. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  31. ^ "Carlos Yulo claims vault gold, parallel bars silver at world championships". CNN Philippines. October 24, 2021. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  32. ^ Leongson, Randolph (September 24, 2021). "Joshua Pacio knocks out Saruta to retain ONE strawweight belt". spin.ph. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  33. ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (January 24, 2021). "Philippines' Alex Eala bags first pro title". GMA News Online. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  34. ^ Lozada, Bong (March 28, 2021). "Jaja Santiago makes history, helps Ageo Medics win Japan V Cup crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  35. ^ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (July 11, 2021). "Three matches usher start of PVL Open Conference on July 17". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  36. ^ Riego, Normie (August 13, 2021). "Chery Tiggo is PVL's first pro champ after besting Creamline in five sets". ESPN5. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  37. ^ Riego, Normie (October 7, 2021). "Choco Mucho places 6th in AVC after gallant stand ends in loss to Kazakhs". ESPN5. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  38. ^ Basco, Karl Cedrick (October 13, 2021). "Rebisco survives 5-setter vs CEB Sports Club to finish 9th in Asian Men's Club tilt". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  39. ^ Micaller, Bea (November 25, 2021). "F2 slays Chery Tiggo to rule maiden PNVF Champions League". GMA News. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  40. ^ Lozada, Bong (December 4, 2021). "Dasmariñas stuns Air Force to win PNVF Champions League title". Inquirer. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  41. ^ "Olympics latest: Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines' first-ever gold medal". Nikkei Asia. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  42. ^ Terrado, Reuben (February 18, 2021). "Two-time Asiad gold winner Jacinto Cayco passes away aged 96". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  43. ^ Matel, Philip (April 26, 2021). "Former SEA Games gold medalist Genebert Basadre dies at 35". ESPN5. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  44. ^ "Haydee Coloso-Espino, PH's greatest female swimmer, dies at 83". ABS-CBN News. August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  45. ^ Matel, Philip (September 1, 2021). "Filipino Olympic boxing bronze medalist Leopoldo Serantes dies at 59". ESPN5.
  46. ^ Go, Beatrice (September 2, 2021). "2016 Rio Paralympics bronze medalist Josephine Medina dies". Rappler. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  47. ^ Li, Matthew (September 2, 2021). "Paralympics bronze medalist Medina, 51, passes away". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 2, 2021.