Philippines at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
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The Philippines participated in the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan from 17-27 September 2017.[1]
Philippines at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | |
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IOC code | PHI |
NOC | Philippine Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Ashgabat | |
Competitors | 121 in 17 sports |
Medals Ranked 19th |
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Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games appearances | |
The Philippine delegation competed in 17 out of 21 sports in the 10-day event, with over 105 athletes joining the games, led by 2016 Summer Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz.[1][2] Diaz was initially announced as the country's flagbearer but she declined.[3] The chef de mission of the delegation was Monsour Del Rosario.[4]
At the end of the games, the Philippine team brought home 30 medals, including two jiu-jitsu golds, the best performance the country has ever performed in the history of Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.
The country also competed at electronic sports which was a demonstration event[5] participating in all four video games contested. The country secured a bronze medal in Dota 2.