Athletes
Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of Igorot athletes who continue to shine in various sports, representing their community with dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.
42 articles filed under Athletes category.
5 Best Igorot MMA Fighters who became World Champions
The inspiring journey of the 5 best Igorot MMA fighters who achieved world champion status in ONE Championship.
Nov 25, 2023
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17 min read
Audie Menzi: Igorot Pride on the International Football Stage
Audie Menzi has etched his name in Philippine football history as the first Igorot professional player to score a goal on the international stage.
Cordillera Athletes Shine in 2023 World Combat Games
Cordillera athletes made their country proud at the 2023 World Combat Games, winning multiple medals.
Oct 28, 2023
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4 min read
Baguio and Benguet Athletes Dominate 1st Asian Jiu Jitsu Federation Championship
Baguio and Benguet athletes bagged 40 gold, 36 silver, and 43 bronze medals in the recent 1st Asian Jiu Jitsu Federation International Championship.
Cordilleran Para-Athlete wins Gold at 4th Asian Para Games
Jerrold Pete Mangliwan, a Cordilleran para-athlete representing the Philippines, emerged victorious at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.
Gibran Langbayan: The First Igorot Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Meet Gibran Langbayan, the first Igorot BJJ Black Belt champion and Lions Nation MMA trainer, and witness his profound impact on Philippine MMA.
Inigo Anton: Igorot Makes History as the First Filipino E-Racing Olympian!
Join the historic journey of Inigo Anton, an Igorot from Baguio City, as he becomes the Philippines' inaugural E-Racing Olympian.
Islay Erika Bomogao: Igorot is First Filipina Muaythai World Champion
Islay Erika Bomogao, a proud Igorot, made history by becoming the First Filipina Muaythai World Champion at the 2023 IFMA Senior World Championship!
Rica Aquino: Igorota Musician-Turned-Boxer Knocks Out Foe in 2nd Round
Watch Rica Aquino, the Igorota musician, as she transforms into a powerful boxer and knocks out her foe in a 2nd-round knockout victory.
Aug 9, 2022
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2 min read
Igorot Prizefighter, REY TAM
Regarded as the best boxer to ever emerge from the Cordilleras, Rey Tam fought from 1974 to 1982. In 1978 he challenged Arguello for the world title.
