The Philippine Athletics Championships, previously known as the Philippine National Open, is an annual outdoor track and field competition which serves as the national championship for the Philippines, organized by the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association.[1]
Current season, competition or edition: 2024 Philippine Athletics Championships | |
| Sport | Track and field |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
History
editIn the 2023 edition, qualifying points for the World Championships were offered for the first time in the national championships' history.[2]
Editions
edit| Year | Location | Stadium | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Manila | Rizal Memorial Stadium | May 1-3, 2002 | [3] |
| 2005 | ||||
| 2007 | Not held | |||
| 2008 | Manila | Rizal Memorial Stadium | August | |
| 2009 | Lingayen, Pangasinan | Narciso Ramos Sports Complex | May 11–14, 2009 | [4] |
| 2010 | Manila | Rizal Memorial Stadium | May 21–23, 2010 | |
| 2011–2014 | Not held | |||
| 2015 | Santa Cruz, Laguna | Laguna Sports Complex | March 19–21, 2015 | [5] |
| 2016 | Pasig, Metro Manila | PhilSports Stadium | April 7–9, 2016 | [6] |
| 2017 | Ilagan, Isabela | Ilagan Sports Complex | March 29–April 2, 2017 | [7] |
| 2018 | May 31–June 4, 2018 | [8] | ||
| 2019 | March 6–8, 2019 | [1] | ||
| 2020* | Capas, Tarlac | New Clark City Athletics Stadium | March 19–21, 2021[a] | [9] |
| 2021 | Baguio | Baguio Athletic Bowl | December 17–18, 2021 | [9][10] |
| 2022 | Pasig, Metro Manila | PhilSports Stadium | April 28–29, 2022 | |
| 2023 | Ilagan, Isabela | Ilagan Sports Complex | March 21–26, 2023 | [11] |
| 2024 | Pasig, Metro Manila | PhilSports Stadium | May 8–12, 2024 | [12] |
- ^ *Was originally set to be held at the PhilSports Stadium in Pasig[1] in December 4-6 2020,[9] but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Sevilla, Jeremiah (May 26, 2020). "All set for PH Athletics Championships". Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ Pedralvez, Bong (February 22, 2023). "National Open athletics meet set in Isabela". malaya.com.ph. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "RP Int'l track and field starts". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "RP National athletics open shifts to Pangasinan". GMA News Online. March 10, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony (December 27, 2014). "Patafa sets 2015 plans, schedules Nat'l Open". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "2016 Ayala-Philippine National Open Invitational Athletics Championships: Magkakasubukan ng galing". Philstar.com (in Filipino). Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Olympian Eric Cray, SEAG record-holder Caleb Stuart banner Ayala-PH National Open meet". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ace tracksters, region's best vie in Ayala Philippines meet". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c Mattel, Philip (November 10, 2020). "PATAFA to host two national events next year". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ Atencio, Peter (December 7, 2021). "Athletics' championship returns, but no spectators". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ Isaga, JR (February 23, 2023). "Cray, Knott lead 1,000-athlete roster, 7 countries in 2023 National Open". RAPPLER. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Nearly 700 bets take part in Philippine Athletics Championships". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.