Wrestling Association of the Philippines

09/06/2026

The Wrestling Association of the Philippines extends its sincere gratitude to Vice Mayor Benjo Bernabe, Chief of Staff Carlo Bernabe, Sir Robert Ty and the Parañaque City Government for their support, enthusiasm, and commitment to collaboration as we work together to create more opportunities for Filipino youth through sport.

We would also like to thank Paranque National High School - Main and Principal Gerry Lumaban for warmly welcoming us and taking the time to discuss an exciting grassroots wrestling initiative for the PNHS student body.

We are encouraged by the shared vision and eagerness shown by both the Paranque National High School - Main and the Vice Mayor’s Office to help introduce and grow the Olympic sport of wrestling among the students of Paranque who are ready to challenge themselves, learn new skills, and strive for excellence.

This is only the beginning, and we look forward to building meaningful together for the youth of Parañaque.

09/06/2026

WAP NATIONALS 2026!🤼‍♂️🔥

The biggest wrestling event of the year is set to take place this August 29–30, 2026 at the MRB Stadium, Quezon City!

Athletes from across the country will gather to compete for national glory in two days of intense action, determination, and championship-level wrestling.

📅 Date: August 29–30, 2026
📍 Venue: MRB Stadium, Quezon City

✅ Age Categories and Weight Divisions will follow the same format used during the Luzon Championships.

Whether you're a returning champion, a rising star, or making your Nationals debut, this is your chance to test your skills against the best wrestlers in the Philippines.

Prepare. Train. Compete.

🏆 ONE MAT. ONE GOAL. NATIONAL GLORY.

REGISTER HERE:
https://wrestlingphilippines.com/event/wap-wrestling-nationals-2026/

06/06/2026

Congratulations to our U15, U17, U20 and Senior Grappling Team for their strong performance at the Asia and Oceania Grappling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam! 🇵🇭🤼

Your hard work, discipline, and fighting spirit continue to bring pride to Philippine wrestling.

🥇 Yani Alexii Lopez – Gold, Women’s U15 57kg
🥇 Charlie Ratcliff – Gold, Women’s U17 56kg
🥇 Travis Ratcliff – Gold, Men’s U20 62kg
🥇 Lord Gabriel Del Rosario – Gold, Men’s Seniors 58kg
🥇 Denzel Jon Alipio – Gold, Men’s Seniors 62kg
🥈 Nathaniel Nama – Silver, Men’s U17 58kg
🥈 Alonso Lucas Aguilar – Silver, Men’s U20 71kg
🥉 Alfredo Manolo Gealogo – Bronze, Men’s U15 73kg
🥉 Angelo Lucian Salud – Bronze, Men’s U17 76kg
🥉 Joaquin Antonio Marte – Bronze, Men’s Seniors 66kg

We are proud of you and grateful for the opportunity to see our athletes represent the country with heart and excellence.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Philippine Olympic Committee, Sir Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, MVP Sports Foundation, Inc. and Philippine Sports Commission for their continued support and for helping make our team’s participation in this championship possible. Their support plays an important role in giving our athletes the opportunity to compete, grow, and proudly represent the country on the international stage.

Mabuhay ang atletang Pilipino! 🇵🇭

06/06/2026

GRAPPLING | The Philippine grappling team captured three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals in the Senior, U20, U17 and U15 Grappling Asian & Oceania Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam on Friday.

Filipino-Australian siblings Charlie and Travis Ratcliff spearheaded the country's campaign after claiming gold medals in their respective divisions.

Charlie, who won gold medals at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain and at the 1st Asian Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) Youth Championship Qualifiers in 2025, dominated the U17 women’s 56kg division. She defeated Vietnam’s Thi Ngoc Mai Vu in the final via armbar.

Travis, a silver medalist in the AYG, also won by submission in the U20 men’s 62kg division final against India’s Mayank Pal.

Adding to the Philippines’ golden haul was Yani Alexii Lopez, who ruled the U15 women’s 57kg division after besting Malaysia’s Alison Mae Nicolson in the final, 8-1. It was her second UWW Asian Grappling Championships title after first winning the crown in the 2024 edition held in Tagaytay City.

Meanwhile, Nathaniel Nama delivered the country’s lone silver medal in the U17 men’s 58kg division, while Alfredo Manolo Gealogo and Angelo Lucian Salud finished third in the U15 men’s 73kg and U17 men’s 76kg categories, respectively.

As of press time, Alonso Lucas Aguilar is competing against Kazakhstan’s Nurassyl Turuspekov in the gold medal match of the U20 men’s 71kg division.

📷 Maybelline Masuda | Travis Ratcliff

Wrestling Association of the Philippines

04/06/2026

28/05/2026

We are proudly supporting Wrestling at Palarong Pambansa 2026! 🇵🇭🤼

Let us come together in support of our young student-athletes as they showcase their skill, discipline, and determination on the mat.

The Palarong Pambansa continues to develop future champions and inspire the next generation of Filipino athletes.

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21/05/2026

The Wrestling Association of the Philippines extends its sincere gratitude to the Tiaong, Quezon LGU and Mayor Vincent RJ MEA for giving us the opportunity to present our vision and push for stronger support for the athletes of Tiaong.

We deeply appreciate the openness, efficiency, and willingness of the Tiaong LGU to help build opportunities for aspiring athletes who are only beginning their journeys in sport. Their support creates a pathway for young people to discover discipline, purpose, and the possibility of becoming champions.

Somewhere in Tiaong may be a future national champion, a future leader, or a young athlete waiting for the right opportunity to rise. Through this initiative, every child and every individual willing to train, sacrifice, and put in the work is given a chance to pursue a meaningful path through sports.

This is how champions and communities are built.

The Wrestling Association of the Philippines would also like to individually extend its sincere thanks to:

• Atty. Sergio Eulogio – Municipal Administrator
• John Mathew Daniel – Local Youth Development Officer III
• Renz Julius Landicho – Tourism Officer-Designate
• Michael Louie G. Luna – Tiaong, Quezon WAP Representative

Thank you for believing in the potential of Tiaong’s athletes and in the power of sport to change lives.

20/05/2026

Luzon Championships 2026 | Adults Division, May 10 2026 🔥🏅

MRB Stadium in Quezon City came alive as athletes from across Luzon brought grit, power, and relentless intensity to the mats.

From explosive matches to hard-fought battles, the Adults Division showcased the heart of Philippine wrestling: discipline, toughness, and the will to compete at the highest level.

Congratulations to all champions, medalists, and competitors who stepped forward and represented their teams with pride. Every match, every effort, and every sacrifice continues to push the sport forward.

The Wrestling Association of the Philippines extends its deepest gratitude to all athletes, coaches, officials, supporters, and partner teams who helped make this event a success.

Special thanks to the QC LGU, MVP Sports Foundation, and the Philippine Sports Commission for continuing to believe in and support the growth of Philippine wrestling.

19/05/2026

Luzon Championships 2026 | Youth Day, May 9 2026 🏅

Held at MRB Stadium, Quezon City, the championships showcased the passion, discipline, and heart of our young athletes.

Congratulations to all the winners, and to everyone who took the time to participate and represent their teams with pride. Your dedication continues to grow the sport of wrestling in the country.

The Wrestling Association of the Philippines is truly grateful to all athletes, coaches, parents, officials, and supporters who made this event possible.

Special thanks to the QC LGU, MVP Sports Foundation and the Philippine Sports Commission for their continued support of Philippine wrestling and youth sports development.