Philippines at the 1951 Asian Games

Updated on Oct 07, 2024

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IOC code PHI 6 8		5 6

NOC Philippine Olympic Committee Website www.olympic.ph (English) MedalsRanked 5th GoldSilverBronzeTotal56819

The Philippines participated in the first ever Asian Games held in New Delhi, India on March 5 to 10, 1951. With 5 golds, 6 silvers and 8 bronzes, this country was ranked 5th in the medal tally and 3rd place in the over-all medal count.

Asian Games performance

It was the modest start for the country's delegation of 39 athletes. The delegation was the smallest ever and won its 19 medals in only four sports - swimming, basketball, athletics and weightlifting. There were no women athlete in the country's first Asian Games team.

Gold

Athletics

Andres Franco

Basketball (4-0 won-loss record)

Francisco CalilanAndres dela CruzGenaro FernandezJose GochangoRafael HechanovaMoro LorenzoCarlos LoyzagaAntonio Martinez (Team Captain)Lauro MumarIgnacio RamosMeliton SantosMariano TolentinoCoach: Dionisio Calvo

Swimming

Jacinto Cayco