the philippine olympic sports commission

THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC SPORTS COMMISSION

BY:Gallegos, Jocelyn M.


The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) was created through Republic Act No.6847 in 1990 to serve as the “sole policy-making and coordinating body of all amateur sports development programs and instructions in the Philippines.


FUNCTION OBJECTIVES

To provide the leadership, formulate the policies and set the priorities and directions of all national sports promotion and development, particularly giving emphasis on grassroots participation.

1. Increased participation in sports by Filipinos (Grassroots Sports)2. Excellence in sports performance by Filipinos (Elite Sports); and3. National unity and solidity through physical education.

THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

The Philippine Olympic Committee, the umbrella organization of all sports associations (NSAs), is affiliated with the International Olympic Committee (OIC) and is recognized in the PSC Charter as the National Olympic Committee (NOC) for the Philippines. It is a private organization and autonomous on character, similar to its accredited and affiliated sports organizations.

THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

O FUNCTION: It is primarily responsible for activities pertaining to the country’s participation in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, and other International athletic competitions in accordance respectively with the rules of the international Olympic Committee, the Olympic Council of Asia, the Southeast Asian Games federation, and the other international sports bodies.

REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE1. National Archery Association of the Philippines2. Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association3. Philippine Badminton Association4. Philippine Amateur Baseball Association5. BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas6. Billiard Sports Confederation of the Philippines7. Philippine Bowling Congress8. Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines9. Philippine Canoe-Kayak Federation10. National Chess Federation of the Philippines

REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

11. Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines12. Equestrian Association of the Philippines13. Philippine Amateur Fencers Association14. Philippine Football Federation15. National Golf Association of the Philippines16. Gymnastics Association of the Philippines17. Philippine Judo Federation18. Philippine Karatedo Federation19. Philippine Lawn Bowls Association20. Philippine Pencak Silat Association


21. Philippine Rowing Association22. Philippine Sailing Association23. Philippine Amateur Sepak Takraw Association24. Philippine National Shooting Association25. Philippine Skating Union26. Philippine Amateur Soft Tennis Foundation27. Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines28. Squash Rackets Association of the Philippines29. Philippine Aquatic Sports Association, Inc.30. Table Tennis Association of the Philippines


31. Philippine Tennis Association32. Philippine Taekwondo Association33. Triathlon Association of the Philippines34. Philippine Volleyball Federation35. Philippine Weightlifting Association36. Wrestling Association of the Philippines37. Wushu Federation of the Philippines

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

1. Arnis Philippines2. Philippine Duckpin Bowling Council3. Dancesport Council of the Philippines4. Powerlifting Association of the Philippines5. Philippine Rugby Football Union6. Philippine Tournament Bridge Association

RECOGNIZED MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

1. Philippine Boardsailing Federation Inc.2. National Motorcycle Sports & Safety Association3. Sports Climbing Association of the Philippines4. Philippine Underwater Hockey Confederation5. Muay Association of the Philippines6. Philippine Finswimming Federation Inc.7. Wakeboard & Waterski Association of the Philippines

THE NATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS

The National Sports Associations which are autonomous in character have exclusive technical control over the promotion and development of the particular sports for which they are organized.

They decide on matters affecting the

discipline of their athletes and officials and dispute among members;

THE NATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS

They adopt a training program for athletes development, in preparation for international competitions;

They select the athletes, coaches and other officials for their team, taking into consideration not only their athletic abilities but their discipline, moral character, aptitude, and attitude.

Philippine Participation in the Olympic (1924 – 2000)

The Philippines was represented for the first time in the World Olympics. It was a two-man delegation sent by the Philippine Amateur Federation in the 1924 VIIITH Olympiad in Paris. David Nepomuceno, a Philippine scout competed in the 100 m. and 200 m. dash and was eliminated in the trial heats. Dr. Regino R. Ylanan was the representative official and coach.

Philippine Participation in the Olympic (1924 – 2000)

YEAR

VENUE PLAYER NAME AWARD

EVENT

1928

Amsterdam

Teofilo Yldefonso Bronze 200m. Backstroke

1932

Los Angeles

Teofilo Yldefonso Bronze 200m. Backstroke

Simeon Toribio Bronze High Jump

Jose Villanueva Bronze Boxing Bantamweight

1936

Berlin Miguel White Bronze 400m Hurdles

Philippine Basketball Team

5th place

Basketball

1964

Tokyo Anthony Villanueva Silver Boxing Featherweight

1988

Seoul Leopoldo Serrantes Bronze Boxing flyweight

Ariane Cerdena Gold Bowling, Demonstration Sport

1992

Barcelona

Roel Velasco and Stephen Fernandez

Bronze Medals

Taekwondo, Demonstration Sport

1996

Atlanta Mansueto Velasco Silver Boxing lightweight

10 OUTSTANDING FILIPINO ATHLETES

the philippine olympic sports commission

Education