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THE HISTORY OF BADMINTON IN THE PHILIPPINE 

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THE HISTORY OF BADMINTON IN THE PHILIPPINE 

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(1920s-1940s) Introduction by Americans Badminton was brought to the Philippines by American teachers, missionaries, and members of the U.S. military. It was initially played in exclusive clubs and schools where the Americans had influence.

1920s and 1930s, the sport started gaining popularity, especially in Manila, with the formation of badminton clubs. The YMCA in Manila played a significant role in promoting the sport during this period.

Post-War Period and Growth (1950s-1970s) Philippine Badminton Association (PBA) The sport’s governing body, the Philippine Badminton Association, was established in 1952. The PBA was crucial in organizing tournaments and promoting the sport at a national level.

1960s and 1970s, badminton grew in popularity as more public courts were built and the sport became accessible to a wider audience. School competitions and inter- club tournaments became common.

(1980s-1990s) National Competitions The establishment of national tournaments like the Philippine National Open provided a platform for local talents to showcase their skills.

International Participation Filipino players began participating in international competitions, including the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and the Asian Games.

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KENNEVIC & KENNIE ASUNCION

This sibling pair is one of the most successful in Philippine badminton history. They represented the Philippines in multiple SEA Games and were the first Filipino duo to qualify for the BWF World Championships. Kennie also reached world rank No. 11 in mixed doubles.

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PHILIP JOPER ESCUETA

a Filipino badminton player. Escueta and his partner in men's doubles, Ronel Estanislao, won a bronze medal in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. Escueta currently coaches the Philippines national badminton team.

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PETER GABRIEL MAGNAYE DE JESUS

a Filipino badminton player. He won the men's doubles title at the 2014 Swiss International tournament with Paul Jefferson Vivas, and the mixed doubles title at the 2019 Sydney International with Thea Pomar

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ALVIN NITURA MORADA

a Filipino badminton player. He was selected for the Filipino badminton squad that competed in the 2020 Badminton Asia Team Championships. He won two titles in both men's doubles and mixed doubles at the 2022 Cameroon and also Benin International.

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AMPARO " WEENA" LIM

the first Philippine badminton player to compete at the Olympics. She participated in the women's singles category at the 1996 Summer Olympics but lost to Poland's Kataryna Kwasowska in the first round by 6-11, 5-11. She teamed with Kennie Asuncion to win the women's doubles title at the 1996 Australian Open and secured a bronze in women's singles.

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PAILAGO, ANTON DIANE

PENIG, MIA DENNESE BANDO

PIONAN, APRIL JOY ALARILLA

POCUL, CARLA JANE PACTURAN

PRECIOSO, CHRIS JOY UNDAG

PUASAN, EHENG BALABAT

QUEJE, ERIKA LAURICE

RESULLAR, SHEE CLAUDINE AMPIL

ROMANO, DWYANE EMANUEL UBAN

SALUSAD, FREEDOM PABILONA