The Philippines at the Tokyo Olympics: Who’s in, who’s looking to qualify – ESPN Philippines

Since the Philippines first participated in the 1924 Paris Olympics, the country has been able to win a total of 10 medals, three silvers and seven bronzes. The first was in the 1928 edition, courtesy of swimmer Teofilo Yldefonso's bronze in the men's 200m backstroke. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz is the country's latest Olympic medalist, having won silver in the 2016 Rio Games.

The Philippine Olympic Committee is looking to send at least 16 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8, and so far six Filipino athletes have qualified. Who else is still chasing an Olympic slot? Here's a snapshot of who's in, who's still in the running and where they are in the Olympic qualification process.

Last updated on Mar. 31, 2021

Ernest John Obiena (pole vault)

Carlos Yulo (Gymnastics)

Eumir Marcial (boxing)

Irish Magno (boxing)

Nesthy Petecio (boxing)

Carlo Paalam (boxing)

List courtesy of the Philippine Sports Commission

ARCHERY

Recurve Men

Jason Emmanuel Feliciano

Carson Francis Hastie

Rey Silos

Recurve Women

Gabrielle Monica Biduare

Pia Elizabeth Biduare

Phoebe Nicole Amistoso

Qualification events: Guatemala City 2021 - World Cup Stage 1 (Apr. 19-25); Shanghai 2021 - World Cup Stage 2 (May 17-23); Paris 2021 - World Cup Stage (June 17-21)

ATHLETICS

Men's 400m Hurdles

Eric Shauwn Cray

Pole Vault

Natalie Rose Uy

Shot Put

William Morrison

Marathon

Christine Hallasgo

Women's 200m

Kristina Marie Knott

Qualification: Partially through the World Athletics Rankings. Ranking cutoff is on June 29.

AQUATICS

Remedy Rule

Luke Gebbie

James Delparine

Jasmine Alkhaldi

Qualification events: Either through the Universality Rule or making Olympic qualifying standard by June 27. Also, can qualify through the FINA Olympic Marathon Swim Qualifier in Fukuoka, Japan on May 29-30.

BASKETBALL (3x3)

Joshua Munzon

Alvin Pasaol

Moala Tautuaa

Jaymar Perez

Leonard Santillan (reserve)

Karl Matthew Dehesa (reserve)

Qualification event: FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Graz, Austria on May 26-30.

BASKETBALL (5x5)

Gilas Pilipinas Men roster to be determined

Qualification event: FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia from June 22 - July 7

CANOE

Ojay Fuentes

Hermie Macaranas

Qualification events: 2021 Canoe Sprint Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Pattaya, Thailand on May 5-7; 2021 ICF Canoe Sprint Global Olympic Qualifier in Barnaul, Russia from May 20-21.

CYCLING

BMX racing

Daniel Caluag

Mountain bike

Ariana Dormitorio

Patrick Bren Coo

Qualification events: 2021 UCI Olympic Cross-Country World Cup Qualifying in Albstadt, Germany from May 8-9, and Nove Mesto, Czech Republic from May 15-16; 2021 UCI BMX Race World Cup Rounds 1-2 in Stuttgart, Germany on May 9 and Rounds 3-4 in Bogota, Colombia on May 29-30. Also partially through the UCI Olympic BMX Rankings.

FENCING

Foil

Samantha Kyle Catantan

Nathaniel Perez

Epee

Hanniel Abella

Noelito Jose, Jr.

Sabre

Jylyn Nicanor

Christian Jhester Concepcion

Qualification events: FIE Olympic Zone Qualifying Events - Asia & Oceania in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from Apr. 25-26; FIE World Fencing Championships (TBA)

GOLF

Yuka Saso

Bianca Pagdanganan

Miguel Tabuena

Qualification: Remain in top 60 of the Olympic golf rankings. Saso is currently ranked 22nd, Pagdanganan 43rd, and Tabuena unranked.

JUDO

Keisei Nakano

Shugen Nakano

Kiyomi Watanabe

Qualification: Through the IJF World Rankings.

KARATE

Jamie Lim

Joane Orbon

Ivan Agustin

Sharief Afif

Alwyn Batican

Junna Tsukii

Qualification event: WKF Karate Tokyo 2020 Qualification Tournament from June 11-13 in Paris, France. Also through the WKF Olympic Standing List.

ROWING

Melcah Jen Caballero

Joanie Delgaco

Cris Nievarez

Roque Abala

Qualification event: Asia & Oceania Continental Qualification Regatta in Tokyo, Japan from May 5-7.

SKATEBOARDING

Street

Margielyn Didal

Park

Jericho "Kiko" Francisco

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