Philippines women's national flag football team

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Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
Federation AFAF
NicknameAgila Pilipinas
IFAF Affiliation2014

The Philippines women's national flag football team represents the Philippines in women's international flag football matches.

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History

The Philippines women's national flag football team or Agila Pilipinas was formed in 2023, with its roster mostly consisting of beginners. [1] They made their international debut at the inaugural IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championships in Malaysia winning only a single game. [2]

Players

Current squad

The following are players for the 2023 IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championships. [1]

Competitive record

IFAF Flag Football World Championships.

YearPositionGPWLPFPA
Flag of Finland.svg 2024 Did not qualify

Olympic Games

YearPositionGPWLPFPA
Flag of the United States.svg 2028 To be determined

World Games

YearPositionGPWLPFPA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2025 To be determined

IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championship

YearPositionGPWLPFPA
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2023 6th place [3] [4] 51438141

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References

  1. 1 2 Pesquera, Allianza (October 12, 2023). "These Flag Football Players Will Carry the Philippine Flag to Malaysia". MEGA Active. One Mega Group, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. Caniza, Annika (March 3, 2024). "Inside Manila's American Football Scene with Coach Aaron Velasquez". The Game. One Mega Group, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. "IFAF Asia-Oceania Flag Football Championships Final standings". International Federation of American Football. October 28, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. "フラッグフットボール 2023 アジア・オセアニア大陸選手権" [Flag Football 2023 Asia-Oceania Continental Championship](PDF) (in Japanese). Japan American Football Association. Retrieved August 31, 2024.