The Philippine Olympians Association (POA) was incorporated and formed in June 2002. We represent all the Filipinos that have competed at the Olympic Games, all of whom are automatic regular members. The POA is an independent body affiliated with the World Olympians Association (WOA). The WOA was created in 1994 and is recognized by the IOC as the representative body of over 100,000 Olympians worldwide.
To promote the ideals and develop the values of vision, focus, commitment, persistence, and discipline of the Olympic Movement in the Philippines
To encourage and assist its members to serve as continuing examples and models of the youth and encourage and assist their desire to participate in sports and achieve excellence
To encourage sporting contacts between members
To solicit, collate, receive, hold, invest, reinvest, distribute and disburse donations, subscriptions, gifts, bequests, and other funds for the purposes of this Association
To promote activities in the interest of members
I am a Filipino. I am an Olympian. I am a Filipino Olympian.
As a member of the Philippine Olympians Association, I pledge to forever promote the ideals and values of the Olympic movement: To have a vision, to be focused, to be committed, to be disciplined and to persevere.
I shall endeavor to serve as a continuing example and model of the Filipino youth so that they may desire to participate in sports and achieve excellence; to give their best as they struggle and be humble as they triumph.
May the Almighty God give me the strength and wisdom to fulfill these tasks that I may be an Olympian, forever.
For the glory of my country, the Philippines.
“This motto of the WOA is intended to remind us that even after our sports careers, we must continue to live by the values we developed as athletes and to always be conscious of and adhere to the principles of Olympism.” Arturo R. Macapagal (late President, POA 2002-2015)
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