2020 Palarong Pambansa

This article is about the postponed games in 2020. For the 63rd edition of the games, see 2023 Palarong Pambansa.

2020 Palarong PambansaHost city| Marikina, Metro Manila (withdrew)
Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro (withdrew)

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Country| Philippines
Events| 18 regular games
6 demonstration games
4 special games
Ceremony venue| Marikina Sports Center (withdrew)

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The 2020 Palarong Pambansa, supposed to be as the 63rd Palarong Pambansa[a], was a planned multi-sport event scheduled to be held in Marikina, Metro Manila, from May 1 to 9, 2020. Originally planned to be held in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, the games were moved to Marikina due to the aftermath of Typhoon Kammuri. The games were ultimately postponed to 2022 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.[1] This marked the first time in history in which the Palarong Pambansa has been withdrawn consecutively by the organizers of two official hosts: Occidental Mindoro and Marikina.

## Hosting

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### Bidding

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The province of Occidental Mindoro and the cities of Marikina and Puerto Princesa made a bid to host the 63rd Palarong Pambansa. Occidental Mindoro won the hosting rights after deliberation on the proposals of bidding local government units. The decision was reached by the Palarong Pambansa board on April 3, 2019 in Quezon City.[2] After the withdrawal of Occidental Mindoro, Marikina was considered as the strongest replacement candidate.

2020 Palarong Pambansa bids

City  | Province
Mamburao | Occidental Mindoro
Puerto Princesa | Palawan
Marikina | Metro Manila

## Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro

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### Withdrawal

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Occidental Mindoro was forced to withdraw its hosting rights for the Palarong Pambansa after it was devastated by Typhoon Kammuri in November, with damages amounting to more than ₱800 million. The provincial government allocated the funds slated for the event to relief efforts in the typhoon's aftermath. The 63rd Palarong Pambansa would have been the first time in which the Palaro was held in Occidental Mindoro and the second in the Mimaropa region after Puerto Princesa hosted the games in 2008.[3]

## Marikina

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Palarong Pambansa originally awarded the games to Occidental Mindoro in April 2019, but the hosting rights were given up over a half year later. Marikina was considered as the strongest replacement candidate in 2020 bid.[4]

Like Occidental Mindoro, this was supposed to be Marikina's first time to host the Palarong Pambansa,[5] NCR's fifth hosting since the 1966 Palarong Pambansa held in Quezon City, after 54 years. Marikina will be the fourth city in NCR to stage the Palarong Pambansa after Manila (1948, 1st edition and 1960, 12th edition), Pasig (1964, 16th edition) and Quezon City (1966, 18th edition).[6]

Marikina is part of NCR contingent and Marikina Sports Center will serve as the main venue. Marikina also bids the recent editions of Palarong Pambansa and all won as one of the candidate cities: 2014 (runner-up to Sta. Cruz, Laguna)[7] and 2012 (runner-up to Lingayen, Pangasinan).[8]

In history, Marikina was supposed to host the "31st" Palarong Pambansa in 1980 but was canceled. Marikina hosted the 1980 Palarong Bagong Lipunan as a substitute for 1980 Palarong Pambansa.[9]

Marikina also previously hosted some major multi-sporting events: 2019 NCR Palaro, 2014 ASEAN School Games, 2011 UAAP Season 74, 2005 Southeast Asian Games, 1980 Palarong Bagong Lipunan, the first edition of 1973 Asian Athletics Championships and 1972 ISF Men's World Championship.

### Postponement and cancellation

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On March 9, 2020, the Department of Education postponed the Palarong Pambansa as part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, it continued until the year 2022. Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro who made the announcement after consultation with the Palaro board and other officials.[10]

### Return

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Main article: 2023 Palarong Pambansa

Nearly three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation, the local government of Marikina, DepEd-NCR, and the Schools Division Office of Marikina are set to host the 63rd edition of Palarong Pambansa from July 29 to August 5, 2023. Marikina Sports Center will serve as the main venue to attend 9,172 student-athletes contested in 1,573 events in 34 different sports.[11]

### Proposed venues

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At least 29 facilities were supposed to be the venues to be used for 2020 Palarong Pambansa.[12]

Regular Events

Event  | Venue  | Location
Archery | Marquinton Open Field - Archery Range | Santo Niño
Arnis | Riverbanks Center Activity Center | Barangka
Aquatics | Marikina Sports Center - Pool Area | Santo Niño
Athletics | Marikina Sports Center - Athletics Track | Santo Niño
Badminton | Trevi Indoor Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno
Baseball | Marquinton Open Field - Baseball Field | Santo Niño
Basketball | Marikina Sports Center Gymnasium | Santo Niño
Fairlane Gymnasium | Nangka
Simeona Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno
Parang Multi-purpose Gymnasium | Parang
Boxing | Plaza De Los Alcades (Marikina Hall Grounds) | Santa Elena
Chess | Marikina Convention Center | Concepcion Dos
Football | Marikina Sports Center - Football Field | Santo Niño
Moro Lorenzo Football Field (Ateneo De Manila) | Loyola Heights
Marist School Football Field | Marikina Heights
Futsal | Hacienda Heights Open Park | Marikina Heights
Gymnastics | RMSC Gymnastics Hall | Malate
PCCI Gymnasium | Santo Niño
Sepak takraw | Marikina High School Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno
Softball | Barangka Baseball Field | Barangka
Santo Niño Baseball Field | Santo Niño
Table tennis | Jesus Dela Peña National High School Activity Hall | Jesus Dela Peña
Taekwondo | Riverbanks Center e-Com Center | Barangka
Tennis | Marikina Sports Center - Tennis Area | Santo Niño
Rancho Estate Tennis Court | Marikina Heights
Marist School Tennis Center | Marikina Heights
Volleyball | OLOPSC Gymnasium | Marikina Heights
Marist School Gymnasium | Marikina Heights
Sta. Teresita Village Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno
Amang Rodriguez Gymnasium | Marikina Heights
Manotoc Gymnasium | Santo Niño
Demonstration Sports

Event  | Venue  | Location
Aerobic Gymnastics | Marikina Convention Center | Concepcion Dos
Billiards | Sta. Lucia Billiards Center | San Isidro
Dancesport | Marikina Sports Center Gymnasium | Santo Niño
Pencak Silat | Evergreen San Roque | San Roque
Wrestling | Marikina Heights Barangay Hall Gymnasium | Marikina Heights
Wushu | Concepcion Dos Barangay Hall Gymnasium | Concepcion Dos
Special Para Events

Event  | Venue  | Location
Bocce | Woodridge Events Center (Loyola Grand Villas) | Tumana
Goalball | Loyola Grand Villas Open Field | Tumana

### Sports

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#### Regular sports

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Like in the previous games, these are regular, demonstration and para sports disciplines were supposed to be contested at the games.[13]

* Archery
* Arnis
* Aquatics
* Athletics
* Badminton
* Baseball
* Basketball
* Boxing
* Chess

* Football
* Futsal
* Gymnastics
* Sepak takraw (Boys)
* Softball
* Table tennis
* Taekwondo
* Tennis
* Volleyball

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#### Demonstration sports

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* Aerobic Gymnastics
* Billiards
* Dancesport
* Pencak Silat

* Sepak takraw (Girls)
* Wrestling
* Wushu

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#### Para sports

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* Swimming
* Bocce
* Goalball
* Athletics

## Notes

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1. ^ The resumed games in 2023 would also be numbered as the 63rd.

## References

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1. ^ "Marikina suspends Palarong Pambansa over COVID-19 threats". CNN Philippines. 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
2. ^ "Mindoro, Negros get nod to host 2020-2021 Palarong Pambansa". Department of Education. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
3. ^ "Marikina to host Palaro 2020 – DepEd". Department of Education. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
4. ^ "Marikina to host Palaro 2020 as OcciMin withdraws". Philippine News Agency. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
5. ^ "Marikina to host Palaro 2020 – DepEd". Manila Bulletin. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
6. ^ "Marikina hosts 2020 Palaro". Philippine Star Global. 22 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
7. ^ "Laguna promises memorable Palarong Pambansa week". Rappler. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
8. ^ "Pangasinan to host 2012 Palaro". Inquirer.net. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
9. ^ "2020 Palarong Pambansa gaganapin sa Mayo 1-9 sa Marikina". Bandera Inquirer. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
10. ^ "DepEd postpones Palarong Pambansa amid COVID-19 threat". Bandera Inquirer. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
11. ^ "Palarong Pambansa set for 2023 comeback, introduces Pre-National Qualifying Meet". DepEd.gov.ph. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
12. ^ "January 9, 2020 Relevant Activities in Relation to Preparations for Palarong Pambansa 2020 Hosting" (PDF). Department of Education Marikina SDO. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
13. ^ "Marikina City Is The New Host Of Palarong Pambansa 2020". Sagisag. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.