2020 Palarong Pambansa

The 2020 Palarong Pambansa, supposed to be officially known as the 63rd Palarong Pambansa, was scheduled to be held in Marikina City, Metro Manila, from May 1 to 9, 2020, but were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).[1] Prior to that, the Games were originally scheduled to be held in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro but canceled due to financial reason and damages caused by Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy). This marks the first time in history that the Palarong Pambansa has been withdrawn consecutively by the organizers of two official hosts: Mamburao and Marikina.

2020 Palarong Pambansa
Host cityMarikina, Metro Manila (withdraw due to coronavirus pandemic)
Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro (withdraw due to financial reason and damages caused by Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy))
CountryPhilippines
Events7 regular games
5 demonstration games
4 special games
Ceremony venueMarikina Sports Center (withdraw)

As of April 10, 2020, the Department of Education announced that they will propose the cancellation of 2020 Palarong Pambansa subject to the approval of the Palarong Pambansa board via ad referendum.[2]

Hosting

Bidding

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.[3] After the withdrawal of Occidental Mindoro, Marikina was considered as the strongest replacement candidate.

2020 Palarong Pambansa bids
City Province
MamburaoOccidental Mindoro
Puerto PrincesaPalawan
MarikinaMetro Manila

Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro

Withdrawal

Occidental Mindoro was forced to withdraw from Palarong Pambansa hosting after it was devastated by Typhoon “Tisoy" in November, with damages amounting to more than P800 million. The supposed budget for the hosting of the sporting event was allocated by the local government unit instead to help the victims of the said typhoon. It was supposed to be Occidental Mindoro’s first time to host Palarong Pambansa and the second in the Mimaropa region after Puerto Princesa City hosted the games in 2008.[4]

Marikina

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.[5]

Like Occidental Mindoro, this was supposed to be Marikina's first time to host the Palarong Pambansa,[6] 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).[7]

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)[8] and 2012 (runner-up to Lingayen, Pangasinan).[9]

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.[10]

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 and the first edition of 1973 Asian Athletics Championships.

Withdrawal

On March 9, 2020, the Department of Education has postponed the Palarong Pambansa as part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro who made the announcement after consultation with the Palaro board and other officials.[11]

Proposed venues

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

Regular Events
Event Venue Location
ArcheryMarquinton Open Field - Archery RangeSanto Niño
ArnisRiverbanks Center Activity CenterBarangka
AquaticsMarikina Sports Center - Pool AreaSanto Niño
AthleticsMarikina Sports Center - Athletics TrackSanto Niño
BadmintonTrevi Indoor GymnasiumConcepcion Uno
BaseballMarquinton Open Field - Baseball FieldSanto Niño
BasketballMarikina Sports Center GymnasiumSanto Niño
Fairlane GymnasiumNangka
Simeona GymnasiumConcepcion Uno
Parang Multi-purpose GymnasiumParang
BoxingPlaza De Los Alcades (Marikina City Hall Grounds)Santa Elena
ChessMarikina Convention CenterConcepcion Dos
FootballMarikina Sports Center - Football FieldSanto Niño
Moro Lorenzo Football Field (Ateneo De Manila)Loyola Heights
Marist School Football FieldMarikina Heights
FutsalHacienda Heights Open ParkMarikina Heights
GymnasticsRMSC Gymnastics HallMalate
PCCI GymnasiumSanto Niño
Sepak takrawMarikina High School GymnasiumConcepcion Uno
SoftballBarangka Baseball FieldBarangka
Santo Niño Baseball FieldSanto Niño
Table tennisJesus Dela Peña National High School Activity HallJesus Dela Peña
TaekwondoRiverbanks Center e-Com CenterBarangka
TennisMarikina Sports Center - Tennis AreaSanto Niño
Rancho Estate Tennis CourtMarikina Heights
Marist School Tennis CenterMarikina Heights
VolleyballOLOPSC GymnasiumMarikina Heights
Marist School GymnasiumMarikina Heights
Sta. Teresita Village GymnasiumConcepcion Uno
Amang Rodriguez GymnasiumMarikina Heights
Manotoc GymnasiumSanto Niño
Demonstration Sports
Event Venue Location
Aerobic GymnasticsMarikina Convention CenterConcepcion Dos
BilliardsSta. Lucia Billiards CenterSan Isidro
DancesportMarikina Sports Center GymnasiumSanto Niño
Pencak SilatEvergreen San RoqueSan Roque
WrestlingMarikina Heights Barangay Hall GymnasiumMarikina Heights
WushuConcepcion Dos Barangay Hall GymnasiumConcepcion Dos
Special Para Events
Event Venue Location
BocceWoodridge Events Center (Loyola Grand Villas)Tumana
GoalballLoyola Grand Villas Open FieldTumana

Sports

Regular sports

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

Demonstration sports

Para sports

References
  1. "Marikina suspends Palarong Pambansa over COVID-19 threats". CNN Philippines. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. "DepEd to propose cancellation of Palarong Pambansa 2020 amid COVID-19 emergency". GMA Network. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  3. "Mindoro, Negros get nod to host 2020-2021 Palarong Pambansa". Department of Education. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  4. "Marikina to host Palaro 2020 – DepEd". Department of Education. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. "Marikina to host Palaro 2020 as OcciMin withdraws". Philippine News Agency. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  6. "Marikina to host Palaro 2020 – DepEd". Manila Bullletin. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  7. "Marikina hosts 2020 Palaro". Philippine Star Global. 22 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  8. "Laguna promises memorable Palarong Pambansa week". Rappler. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  9. "Pangasinan to host 2012 Palaro". Inquirer.net. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  10. "2020 Palarong Pambansa gaganapin sa Mayo 1-9 sa Marikina". Bandera Inquirer. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  11. "DepEd postpones Palarong Pambansa amid COVID-19 threat". Bandera Inquirer. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  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.
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