2015 in Philippine sports
The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine sports in 2015.
Events
Atletics/Running/Track & Field
- February 1 – Runners of the 2015 Condura Skyway Marahon pays tribute to the 44 SAF troopers who killed in a clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao as they salute while passing the soldiers.[1]
Basketball
- January 1 – Tab Baldwin's four year contract as head coach of the Philippine national basketball team officially went in force.[2]
- January 9 – Jimmy Alapag, former team captain of the Gilas Pilipinas national team announces his retirement in the Philippine Basketball Association. Alapag will now spearhead the managerial duties of the Talk N' Text Tropang Texters as team manager.
- January 21 – The San Miguel Beermen claimed their 20th championship title in the PBA franchise history and their first title in the All-Filipino conference in fourteen years after their win against the Alaska Aces in the Game 7 of the 2015 PBA Philippine Cup held at Smart Araneta Coliseum. [3] Forward Arwind Santos named as the Finals MVP.[4]
Boxing
- February 7 – Pinoy Pride 29: Fists of Fury at USEP Gym, Davao City: Jason Pagara knocks-out Cesar Chavez, for two straight times during the early rounds. Pagara defended his WBO International junior welterweight title. Genesis Servania wins a unanimous decision over Juan Luis Hernandez.[5][6]
Cycling
- February 1-4 – The 6th edition of the Le Tour de Filipinas was kicked-off in the Luzon-wide route. Air 21-backed LTDF is the only-Filipino cycling tournament sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale.[7]
- February 4 – Mark Galedo of the 7-Eleven team failed to defend his title in the 2015 LTDF as French cyclist Thomas Lebas of Bridgestone Anchor Cycling Team won the overall title of the competition.[8]
Dancesport
- February 8 – The UP Streetdance Club proclaimed as the champions of the UAAP Season 77 Streetdance Competition held at the MOA Arena, Pasay City. UPSDC is one of the prominent dance clubs in the country.
Golf
- January 9 – Jobim Carlos won the Philippine Amateur Stroke Play championship against Rupert Zaragosa at the Eagle Ridge in General Trias, Cavite.[9]
Volleyball
- January 23 – The Arellano Lady Chiefs won their first ever NCAA Volleyball championship title since 2009 after their Game 2 triumph on the NCAA Season 90 Finals. Lady Chiefs won against the San Sebastian Lady Stags, in straight sets.[10]
- January 28 – The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball has formally recognized the Philippine Olympic Committee-assembled Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas as the new governing body of Volleyball in the Philippines, replacing the embattled Philippine Volleyball Federation.[11] [12]
Records and recognitions
- January 1, Boxing – Donnie Nietes, now recognized as the "longest reigning Filipino world boxing champion" (7 years and 3 months), beating the record set by Gabriel Elorde.
Predicted and scheduled events
- February 16 – The Philippine Sportswriters Association will be honored the achievers in the Philippine sports in 2014 in the Annual Awards Night held at the One Esplanade, Pasay City. Daniel Caluag, Asian Games BMX gold medalist named as the Athelete of the Year. Alyssa Valdez to be claimed her Miss Volleyball title for the second time.[13]
- February 25-March 1 – The Shell Eco-marathon Asia, a racing competition of environmental-friendly cars invented by engineering students in Asia-Pacific will be held in Roxas Boulevard, Manila.[14]
- April 25-26 – Subic Bay will host the 2015 ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup.[14]
- May 1-9 – The Philippines will host the inaugural 2015 Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship.
- May 3-9 – The City of Tagum of the province Davao del Norte will host the 2015 Palarong Pambansa and will be held at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex.[15]
- May 6 – The Ultimate Fighting Championship will be staged its first Fight Night in the Philippines. UFC Fight Night will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena.[16]
- June 5-16 – The country's athletes will compete in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.[17][18]
- September 5 – The UAAP Season 78 will be officially opened with the opening ceremonies and the start of the first round men's basketball games. [19]
Deaths
- January 17 – Woodraw Enriquez, basketball player (b.1977)[20][21]
See also
References
- ^ Fernandez, Rhoel (February 1, 2015). "Touching scenes as runners in Condura Skyway Marathon salute 44 SAF heroes". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Bracher, Jane (December 29, 2014). "Baldwin observes PH has 'deeper' basketball talent pool". Rappler. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "San Miguel escapes Alaska to win PBA Philippine Cup title". Rivals.ph. January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "San Miguel's Arwind Santos named Finals MVP of PBA Philippine Cup". InterAksyon. January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Bonsubre, Rene Jr. (January 6, 2015). "PINOY PRIDE RETURN S TO DAVAO". PhilBoxing. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Songalia, Ryan (February 7, 2015). "Jason Pagara, Arthur Villanueva, Genesis Servania win in Philippines". Ring Magazine. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "18 foreign teams joining Le Tour de Filipinas". Manila Standard Today. December 8, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Frenchman wins 2015 Le Tour de Filipinas". ABS-CBN News. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Castillo, Musong R. (January 9, 2015). "Carlos finally claims PH Amateur crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Falcon, Angelo (January 23, 2015). "Menchie Tubieria typifies Arellano resilience in winning first NCAA title". Rivals.ph. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Manicad, Julius (January 28, 2015). "FIVB sanctions new RP volleyball group". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Villar, Joey (January 29, 2015). "International volleyball federation recognizes LVP". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Tupas, Cedelf (February 3, 2015). "BMX rider Caluag PSA Athlete of the Year". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Shell Eco-marathon Asia set". Tempo. February 5, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) Cite error: The named reference "itu" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ December 28, 2014. "Davao Norte to upgrade facilities for hosting of 2015 Palarong Pambansa". Philippines News Agency. Interaksyon. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ordonez, Milan (January 29, 2015). "UFC MAKES MANILA DEBUT CARD OFFICIAL". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Cordero, Abac (October 24, 2014). "POC going all out for 2015 SEA Games". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Navarro, June (January 2, 2015). "NSAs need POC nod to avail of PSC funds". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "When will UAAP Season 78 open?". Rivals.ph. February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Panerio, Jonas (17 January 2015). "Cebu basketball in mourning as former Liga Pilipinas MVP Woodraw Enriquez dies aged 37". Sport Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ "Woodrow Enriquez Basketball Profile". Asia Basket. Retrieved 23 January 2015.