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Manila Bulletin devider Sports devider 'Caloy of Wushu' optimistic as PH hosts 2027 Worlds

'Caloy of Wushu' optimistic as PH hosts 2027 Worlds

Published Oct 7, 2025 03:44 pm

At A Glance

  • Birthday boy Carlos Baylon Jr. is brimming with pride and optimism as the Philippines serve as host of the 18th World Wushu Championships in 2027.
Wushu Federation of the Philippines (WFP) secretary-general Julian Camacho, from left, Carlos Baylon Jr., and WFP president Freddie Jalasco
Wushu Federation of the Philippines (WFP) secretary-general Julian Camacho, from left, Carlos Baylon Jr., and WFP president Freddie Jalasco
Birthday boy Carlos Baylon Jr. is brimming with pride and optimism as the Philippines serve as host of the 18th World Wushu Championships in 2027.
Baylon, a 28-year-old bronze medal winner in the men’s 56kg sanda event of the 2025 World Games in China, is expected to spearhead the Filipino bets in the biennial meet which was inaugurated in 1991 and has long been dominated by the Chinese.
“Talagang pagbubutihan namin, and excited po kaming mapakita sa mga kababayan natin ‘yong kaya po nating gawin,” said Baylon during Tuesday’s Tuesday’s PSA Forum presented by San Miguel Corporation, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, MILO, Smart/PLDT, and the country’s 24/7 sports app ArenaPlus.
“Naniniwala po ako na kaya nating mag-podium do’n, magsisikap po kami sa training para makuha po namin ‘yong mga gold pag nag-host na tayo ng tournament,” he added.
The Philippines plans to field more than 70 athletes in the global joust which will cater 2,000 to 4,0000 participants from 80 countries with a tentative date in November 2027.
“Malakas po tayo sa body build, sa technical, laban tayo,” he continued.
Unfortunately, the pride of La Carlota, Negros Occidental wouldn’t able to flash his brilliance in the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand this December as local organized opted to open only two weight classes in 65kg and 70kg.
But good thing for him, the 20th Asian Games set in Japan will accommodate the sport next year.
For Wushu Federation of the Philippines (WFP) secretary-general Julian Camacho, the Philippines could give their rivals a hard time and, perhaps, can bag five or six gold medals.
“In fact sa world, puro Asian ang naglalaban, especially sa mga lower weight category, ang European more on heavyweights, kaya malaki ang pagasa natin [mag-medal],” said Camacho.
“Talagang todo suporta kami, hindi lang kay [Carlos] pati sa kanilang lahat, they can deliver,” added president Freddie Jalasco Jr.
Since joining the world wushu champs, the Philippines has bagged 18 golds, 23 silvers and 34 bronzes that include two silver and one bronze medals from famous Filipina wushu bet Agatha Wong.
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