WHO WE ARE

The Philippine Olympians Association (POA) was incorporated and formed in June 2002. We represent all the Filipinos that have competed at the Olympic Games, all of whom are automatic regular members. The POA is an independent body affiliated with the World Olympians Association (WOA). The WOA was created in 1994 and is recognized by the IOC as the representative body of over 100,000 Olympians worldwide.

our vision

To encourage and empower Filipino Olympians to uphold and promote the Olympic ideals; to inspire the Filipino youth and nation through patriotism and sports

our purpose

To promote the ideals and develop the values of vision, focus, commitment, persistence, and discipline of the Olympic Movement in the Philippines


To encourage and assist its members to serve as continuing examples and models of the youth and encourage and assist their desire to participate in sports and achieve excellence


To encourage sporting contacts between members


To solicit, collate, receive, hold, invest, reinvest, distribute and disburse donations, subscriptions, gifts, bequests, and other funds for the purposes of this Association


To promote activities in the interest of members

VISION & PURPOSE

FEATURED OLYMPIANS

Once an Olympian, always an Olympian.

Rodrigo del Rosario

Weightlifting

Teófilo Yldefonso

Swimming

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Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast

Since 1924, Filipino Olympians have carried the flag of the Philippines onto the world stage – overcoming tremendous challenges to do so. Listen to them share their story each week in the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. If you’re a sports leader, coach, athlete, or a sports enthusiast, this inspirational slice of sports history is for you.


The original OSLP is a series of webinars organized by the POA in partnership with Ateneo de Davao University to promote a better culture in Philippine sports.

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