Philippines at the 2019 Summer Universiade | |
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IOC code | PHI |
National federation | Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines |
in Naples, Italy 3 July 2019 – 14 July 2019 | |
Medals |
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Summer Universiade appearances (overview) | |
The Philippines participated at the 2019 Summer Universiade in Naples, Italy, from 3 to 14 July 2019.
Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines Board Chairman Alvin Tai Lian served as the chef de mission of the Philippine delegation to the games. [1]
EJ Obiena won a gold medal for the Philippines by besting the men's pole vault event. [2]
Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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Gold | EJ Obiena | Athletics | Men's pole vault |
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