- Source: Philippines at the 1956 Summer Olympics
The Philippines competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 39 competitors, 35 men and 4 women, took part in 30 events in 7 sports.
A resolution was filed at the Philippine Congress which sought a Philippine boycott of the 1956 Summer Olympics as a protest against the White Australia policy which targeted immigrants with an Asian background. The country nevertheless participated at the Games.
The Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF) named the 39 athletes and four coaches in a special luncheon meeting at the Philippine Columbian Clubhouse. Antonio de las Alas, PAAF President, headed the Philippine delegation to Melbourne.
Philippine Olympic team lineups
Athletics
Basketball
Preliminary Round (Group A)
Defeated Thailand (55-44)
Defeated Japan (76-61)
Lost to United States (53-121)
Quarterfinals (Group A)
Lost to Uruguay (70-79)
Defeated France (65-58)
Lost to Chile (69-88)
Classification 5-8
Lost to Bulgaria (70-80)
Classification 7/8
Defeated Chile (75-58) → did not advance, 7th place
Boxing
Shooting
Five sport shooters, all male, represented the Philippines in 1956.
25 m pistol
Martin Gison
50 m pistol
Ricardo Hizon
300 m rifle, three positions
Martin Gison
50 m rifle, prone
Hernando Castelo
César Jayme
Trap
Enrique Beech
Swimming
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
External links
Official Olympic Reports
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