Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation Explained

Assocname:Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation
Abbrev:POSF
Logosize:280px
Sport:Obstacle racing
Jurisdiction:Philippines
Location:Taguig, Metro Manila
President:Alberto Agra
Chairman:Charles Or
Secretary:Anjo Sarmiento
Url:posf.ph
Countryflag:Philippines

The Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation, Inc. (POSF; d.b.a. Obstacle Sports Pilipinas)[1] is the governing body for the sport of obstacle racing in the Philippines.

POSF is a member of the World OCR, the international body for obstacle racing, as well as the Asia OCR. It is also a recognized member of the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee.[2]

History

The POSF was incorporated on January 24, 2017 in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila,[3]

The POSF has organized the first edition of the Asian Obstacle Course Race (OCR) Championships in Aseana City in Pasay in January 2018 and hosted the first World OCR coaches certification program. It is set to host the inaugural edition of the World University OCR and the World Youth OCR at the Mall of Asia Arena.[2]

The sports body was responsible for introducing obstacle racing in the Southeast Asian Games,[2] with the discipline making its debut in the 2019 edition hosted in the Philippines.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About POSF. Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation. 15 May 2018.
  2. News: The wires. Busy season for newly-formed Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation. 15 May 2018. Sports Interactive Network Philippines. 15 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Certificate of Incorporation. Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation. Securities and Exchange Commission. 15 May 2018.