 Logo of the 63rd Palarong Pambansa 2023 | |
| Host city | Marikina, Metro Manila |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Motto | "Batang Malakas, Bansang Matatag." (lit. 'A Strong Youth, A Stable Nation') |
| Teams | 17 regional athletic associations |
| Athletes | 9,172 |
| Sport | 34 |
| Events | 1,573 |
| Opening | July 29, 2023 |
| Closing | August 5, 2023 |
| Opened by | Philippine President Bongbong Marcos |
| Closed by | Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte |
| Athlete's Oath | Alyssa Valdez |
| Torch lighter | Bea de Leon and Mark Barroca |
| Main venue | Marikina Sports Center |
| Ceremony venue | Marikina Sports Center |
| Website | Palaro 2023 |
The 2023 Palarong Pambansa, officially known as the 63rd Palarong Pambansa, also known as Palaro 2023 and Marikina 2023, was a multi-sport event held in Marikina, Metro Manila, from July 29 to August 5, 2023. Student-athletes from 17 athletic associations representing the 17 regions of the Philippines competed in different sporting events and disciplines.
Prior to that, the Games were originally scheduled in the city for 2020 but were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
- ^ "DepEd to propose cancellation of Palarong Pambansa 2020 amid COVID-19 emergency". GMA Network. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.