2023 in Philippine sports

The following is a list of notable events and developments that are related to Philippine sports in 2023.

Years in Philippine sports: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Centuries: 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century
Decades: 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s 2050s
Years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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Athletics

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Bowling

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  • July 10 – The Philippine bowling team wins the 2023 Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok, Thailand after tallying 4,933 points.[31]

Boxing

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Chess

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Cue sports

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Cycling

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  • July 15–16 – The 2023 ACC BMX Racing and Freestyle Championships takes place in Tagaytay with cyclists from eight nations participating.[50]

Esports

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Football

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Golf

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Gymnastics

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Ice hockey

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Lawn bowls

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Mixed martial arts

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Motorsports

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Softball

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Tennis

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Volleyball

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Weightlifting

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Multi-sports events

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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  5. ^ Satumbaga-Villar, kristel (February 12, 2023). "Janry Ubas captures heptathlon bronze in Asian Indoor Athletics". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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  7. ^ Navarro, June (February 15, 2023). "Robyn Brown rules 400m hurdles for PH's first medal in Asian Championships". Inquirer. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Navarro, June (February 16, 2023). "EJ Obiena wins gold at Asian Athletics Championships". Inquirer. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
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  10. ^ 22nd Asia Masters Athletics Championships
  11. ^ The 22nd Asia Masters Athletics Championships will be held in Philippines.
  12. ^ "PH baseball team completes 4-peat in BFA Asia Cup". ABS-CBN News. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  13. ^ Bordey, Hana (January 12, 2023). "Law granting Philippine citizenship to Justin Brownlee signed by Marcos - Tolentino". GMA News. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  14. ^ Narredo, Camille (January 15, 2023). "PBA: Ginebra overpowers Bay Area in Game 7 to rule Commissioner's Cup". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
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  47. ^ Villar, Joey (August 7, 2023). "Torre stamps class in Guam Chess Open". Philippine Star. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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  60. ^ "Football: PFF chief Araneta re-elected to FIFA Council". ABS-CBN News. February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
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  69. ^ Castillo, Musong (March 20, 2023). "Tabuena runs down field in Delhi for third Asian Tour crown". Inquirer. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  70. ^ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (February 27, 2023). "Carlos Yulo finishes bronze in parallel bars of World Cup Series". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
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  82. ^ Morales, Luisa (October 18, 2023). "Filipina Bianca Bustamante becomes first female driver to sign with McLaren". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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  105. ^ Marquez, CJ (June 9, 2023). "PH concludes 12th ASEAN Para Games with 34 gold medals". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
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  117. ^ Li, Matthew (August 26, 2023). "PCCL founder Rey Gamboa, 81, passes away". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  118. ^ "PBA pioneer and multi-titled coach Ato Tolentino dies at 76". spin.ph. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  119. ^ Li, Matthew (November 22, 2023). "Last living member of '62 Asiad team Tony Genato, 94, passes away". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  120. ^ Aric John Sy, Cua (December 23, 2023). "PBA legend Samboy Lim dies at 61". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 23, 2023.