The Philippines is officially hosting the 18th World Wushu Championships in 2027, which marks another major milestone for the country's growing reputation as a world-class sporting destination.
Officials of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), led by Secretary General Yuping Zhang, Administrative Director Lili Fang, and Interpreter Officer Jiaqi Wang, visited Manila recently to conduct an ocular inspection of facilities in preparation for the prestigious global competition.
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, together with Wushu Federation Philippines (WFP) Secretary General Julian Camacho and other federation officials, welcomed the foreign delegates. In a symbolic gesture, Chairman Gregorio presented tokens to the IWUF delegates, while Zhang gifted an ornamental plate and a hand-painted watercolor artwork created by her daughter.
Chairman Gregorio expressed his excitement and commitment to ensuring a successful hosting.
“The Philippines is honored to be chosen as the host of the 2027 World Wushu Championships,” said Gregorio. “This is a historic opportunity for us to showcase not only our capability to stage world-class events, but also the passion and talent of Filipino wushu athletes.”
He also highlighted the impact of the event on local sports development.
“Wushu has been part of the Philippine sports landscape since 1987, producing champions like Agatha Wong and Carlos Baylon Jr. Hosting the world championships will further inspire our athletes and communities to embrace the sport and aim for excellence,” Gregorio added.
For her part, IWUF Secretary General Yuping Zhang expressed confidence in the Philippines’ hosting.
“We are very pleased with the preparations and warm reception we have seen here in Manila,” said Zhang. “The Philippines has a strong tradition in wushu, and we believe the 2027 World Championships will be a memorable and successful event for athletes and fans around the world.”
The 2027 edition is expected to draw the world’s top wushu athletes and thousands of spectators, giving Filipino martial artists the rare chance to perform before a home crowd on the biggest stage of their sport.
