2021 in Philippine sports explained

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

Events

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Boxing

Chess

Cue sports

Football

Golf

Gymnastics

Mixed Martial Arts

Tennis

Volleyball

Weightlifting

Deaths

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021: Renewed hopes for Philippine sports. Rappler. January 3, 2021.
  2. News: Carandang . Justin Kenneth . EJ Obiena sets new Philippine record, finishes second in Paris Diamond League . August 29, 2021 . GMA News . August 29, 2021.
  3. News: Fernando . Jeff . Gerald Sibayan, Aries delos Santos win badminton doubles in US . October 4, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . October 4, 2021.
  4. News: Terrado . Reuben . Davao rides big Yee trey in OT to stun San Juan, lift MPBL title . May 18, 2021 . spin.ph . March 21, 2021.
  5. News: Matel . Philip . Ange Kouame now Filipino after Duterte signs naturalization into law . May 18, 2021 . ESPN5 . May 18, 2021.
  6. News: Basco . Carl Cedrick . PBA to open 2021 season on July 16 after IATF go-signal . July 9, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . July 17, 2021.
  7. News: Rosal . Glendale . Basilan captures VisMin Cup Southern Conference crown via sweep . August 16, 2021 . CDN . August 16, 2021.
  8. News: Leongson . Randolph . Pontejos, Castillo wax hot as Gilas Women beats India to avoid relegation . October 1, 2021 . spin.ph . October 1, 2021.
  9. News: Micaller . Bea . TNT closes out Magnolia to win PBA Philippine Cup title again after 8 years . October 29, 2021 . GMA News . October 29, 2021.
  10. News: Micaller . Bea . Maiden PBA 3x3 tilt unfurls Saturday in Pasig City . November 20, 2021 . GMA News . November 19, 2021.
  11. News: Ulanday . John Bryan . Chooks-MPBL set for 4-game debut as pro league . December 12, 2021 . Philippine Star . December 12, 2021.
  12. News: Leongson . Randolph . Manalang trey at the buzzer lifts Basilan past N Ecija in MPBL Finals . December 24, 2021. spin.ph. December 24, 2021.
  13. News: Pamintuan . Carlo . Nonito Donaire KOs Nordine Oubaali, wants rematch with Naoya Inoue . May 30, 2021 . ESPN5 . May 30, 2021.
  14. Web site: Co . Ryanne . Soriano . Jianne . Nesthy Petecio Wins Olympic Silver Medal, Makes History As First Filipina Boxer . Tatler Asia . August 3, 2021 . August 3, 2021.
  15. News: Giongco. Mark. Carlo Paalam gets Olympic boxing silver in PH’s best campaign yet. Inquirer.net. August 7, 2021.
  16. News: Naredo . Camille . Boxing: Casimero outpoints Rigondeaux, retains WBO crown . ABS-CBN News . August 15, 2021.
  17. News: Lozada . Bong . Mark Magsayo knocks out Julio Ceja, earns title shot . August 22, 2021 . Inquirer . August 22, 2021.
  18. News: Late replacement Yordenis Ugas upsets Manny Pacquiao . August 22, 2021 . Inquirer . August 22, 2021.
  19. News: Naredo . Camille . Pacquiao bids emotional goodbye to boxing: 'Thank you for changing my life' . September 30, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . September 29, 2021.
  20. News: Siasat . JM . Jonas Sultan scores four knockdowns, beats Carlos Caraballo by decision . October 31, 2021 . GMA News . October 31, 2021.
  21. News: Boxing: Nietes settles for split draw, Mama loses in Probellum: Revolution . December 12, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . December 12, 2021.
  22. News: Ramos . Gerry . Nonito Donaire knocks out Reymart Gaballo in fourth round . December 12, 2021 . spin.ph . December 12, 2021.
  23. News: Cerrudo . Aileen . Eugene Torre becomes first Asian male to be inducted into World Chess Hall of Fame . April 27, 2021 . UNTV News . April 22, 2021.
  24. News: Carandang . Justin Kenneth . Philippines' Carlo Biado wins 2021 US Open Pool Championship title . September 19, 2021 . GMA News Online . September 19, 2021.
  25. News: Terrado . Reuben . UCFC changing name to United Clark with move to Pampanga . June 14, 2021 . spin.ph . June 14, 2021.
  26. News: Naredo . Camille . Football: Bienvenido Marañón officially a Filipino citizen . July 7, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . July 7, 2021.
  27. News: Terrado . Jonas . Kaya-Iloilo wins Copa Paulino Alcantara title . November 20, 2021 . Manila Bulletin . November 19, 2021.
  28. News: Carroll . Rory . History! Yuka Saso of the Philippines crowned US Women’s Open golf champion . June 7, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . June 7, 2021.
  29. News: Masoy . Niel Victor . Tabuena claims Idaho Open title . September 23, 2021 . Manila Times . September 21, 2021.
  30. News: Lozada . Bong . Carlos Yulo wins gold, bronze in Japan gymnastics tilt . September 23, 2021 . Inquirer . September 23, 2021.
  31. News: Carlos Yulo claims vault gold, parallel bars silver at world championships . October 29, 2021 . CNN Philippines . October 24, 2021 . October 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211027034828/https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2021/10/24/carlos-yulo-world-championship-gold.html . dead .
  32. News: Leongson . Randolph . Joshua Pacio knocks out Saruta to retain ONE strawweight belt . September 25, 2021 . spin.ph . September 24, 2021.
  33. News: Carandang . Justin Kenneth . Philippines' Alex Eala bags first pro title . January 25, 2021 . GMA News Online . January 24, 2021.
  34. News: Lozada . Bong . Jaja Santiago makes history, helps Ageo Medics win Japan V Cup crown . March 29, 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . March 28, 2021.
  35. News: Satumbaga-Villar . Kristel . Three matches usher start of PVL Open Conference on July 17 . July 18, 2021 . Manila Bulletin . July 11, 2021.
  36. News: Riego . Normie . Chery Tiggo is PVL's first pro champ after besting Creamline in five sets . August 13, 2021 . ESPN5 . August 13, 2021.
  37. News: Riego . Normie . Choco Mucho places 6th in AVC after gallant stand ends in loss to Kazakhs . October 7, 2021 . ESPN5 . October 7, 2021.
  38. News: Basco . Karl Cedrick . Rebisco survives 5-setter vs CEB Sports Club to finish 9th in Asian Men’s Club tilt . October 13, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . October 13, 2021.
  39. News: Micaller . Bea . F2 slays Chery Tiggo to rule maiden PNVF Champions League . November 25, 2021 . GMA News . November 25, 2021.
  40. News: Lozada . Bong . Dasmariñas stuns Air Force to win PNVF Champions League title . December 4, 2021 . Inquirer . December 4, 2021.
  41. News: Olympics latest: Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines' first-ever gold medal . July 26, 2021 . Nikkei Asia . July 23, 2021.
  42. News: Terrado, Reuben . Two-time Asiad gold winner Jacinto Cayco passes away aged 96. Sports Interactive Network . February 18, 2021 . February 19, 2021.
  43. News: Matel . Philip . Former SEA Games gold medalist Genebert Basadre dies at 35 . April 26, 2021 . ESPN5 . April 26, 2021.
  44. News: Haydee Coloso-Espino, PH's greatest female swimmer, dies at 83 . August 19, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . August 13, 2021.
  45. News: Matel . Philip . Filipino Olympic boxing bronze medalist Leopoldo Serantes dies at 59 . ESPN5 . 1 September 2021.
  46. News: Go . Beatrice . 2016 Rio Paralympics bronze medalist Josephine Medina dies . 2 September 2021 . Rappler . 2 September 2021 . en.
  47. News: Li . Matthew . Paralympics bronze medalist Medina, 51, passes away . 2 September 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . 2 September 2021.