# 2020 Palarong Pambansa

The 2020 Palarong Pambansa, supposed to be as the 63rd Palarong Pambansa, was a planned multi-sport event scheduled to be held in Marikina, Metro Manila, from May 1 to 9, 2020. Originally planned to be held in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, the games were moved to Marikina due to the aftermath of Typhoon Kammuri. The games were ultimately postponed to 2022 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. This marked the first time in history in which the Palarong Pambansa has been withdrawn consecutively by the organizers of two official hosts: Occidental Mindoro and Marikina.

## Hosting
### Bidding

The province of Occidental Mindoro and the cities of Marikina and Puerto Princesa made a bid to host the 63rd Palarong Pambansa. Occidental Mindoro won the hosting rights after deliberation on the proposals of bidding local government units. The decision was reached by the Palarong Pambansa board on April 3, 2019 in Quezon City. After the withdrawal of Occidental Mindoro, Marikina was considered as the strongest replacement candidate.
2020 Palarong Pambansa bids :
| City | Province |
| Mamburao | Occidental Mindoro |
| Puerto Princesa | Palawan |
| Marikina | Metro Manila |

## Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
### Withdrawal

Occidental Mindoro was forced to withdraw its hosting rights for the Palarong Pambansa after it was devastated by Typhoon Kammuri in November, with damages amounting to more than ₱800 million. The provincial government allocated the funds slated for the event to relief efforts in the typhoon's aftermath. The 63rd Palarong Pambansa would have been the first time in which the Palaro was held in Occidental Mindoro and the second in the Mimaropa region after Puerto Princesa hosted the games in 2008.

## Marikina

Palarong Pambansa originally awarded the games to Occidental Mindoro in April 2019, but the hosting rights were given up over a half year later. Marikina was considered as the strongest replacement candidate in 2020 bid.
Like Occidental Mindoro, this was supposed to be Marikina's first time to host the Palarong Pambansa, NCR's fifth hosting since the 1966 Palarong Pambansa held in Quezon City, after 54 years. Marikina will be the fourth city in NCR to stage the Palarong Pambansa after Manila (1948, 1st edition and 1960, 12th edition), Pasig (1964, 16th edition) and Quezon City (1966, 18th edition).
Marikina is part of NCR contingent and Marikina Sports Center will serve as the main venue. Marikina also bids the recent editions of Palarong Pambansa and all won as one of the candidate cities: 2014 (runner-up to Sta. Cruz, Laguna) and 2012 (runner-up to Lingayen, Pangasinan).
In history, Marikina was supposed to host the "31st" Palarong Pambansa in 1980 but was canceled. Marikina hosted the 1980 Palarong Bagong Lipunan as a substitute for 1980 Palarong Pambansa.
Marikina also previously hosted some major multi-sporting events: 2019 NCR Palaro, 2014 ASEAN School Games, 2011 UAAP Season 74, 2005 Southeast Asian Games, 1980 Palarong Bagong Lipunan, the first edition of 1973 Asian Athletics Championships and 1972 ISF Men's World Championship.

### Postponement and cancellation

On March 9, 2020, the Department of Education postponed the Palarong Pambansa as part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, it continued until the year 2022. Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro who made the announcement after consultation with the Palaro board and other officials.

### Return

Nearly three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation, the local government of Marikina, DepEd-NCR, and the Schools Division Office of Marikina are set to host the 63rd edition of Palarong Pambansa from July 29 to August 5, 2023. Marikina Sports Center will serve as the main venue to attend 9,172 student-athletes contested in 1,573 events in 34 different sports.

### Proposed venues

At least 29 facilities were supposed to be the venues to be used for 2020 Palarong Pambansa.
Regular Events :
| Event | Venue | Location |
| Archery | Marquinton Open Field - Archery Range | Santo Niño |
| Arnis | Riverbanks Center Activity Center | Barangka |
| Aquatics | Marikina Sports Center - Pool Area | Santo Niño |
| Athletics | Marikina Sports Center - Athletics Track | Santo Niño |
| Badminton | Trevi Indoor Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno |
| Baseball | Marquinton Open Field - Baseball Field | Santo Niño |
| Basketball | Marikina Sports Center Gymnasium | Santo Niño |
| Basketball | Fairlane Gymnasium | Nangka |
| Basketball | Simeona Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno |
| Basketball | Parang Multi-purpose Gymnasium | Parang |
| Boxing | Plaza De Los Alcades (Marikina Hall Grounds) | Santa Elena |
| Chess | Marikina Convention Center | Concepcion Dos |
| Football | Marikina Sports Center - Football Field | Santo Niño |
| Football | Moro Lorenzo Football Field (Ateneo De Manila) | Loyola Heights |
| Football | Marist School Football Field | Marikina Heights |
| Futsal | Hacienda Heights Open Park | Marikina Heights |
| Gymnastics | RMSC Gymnastics Hall | Malate |
| Gymnastics | PCCI Gymnasium | Santo Niño |
| Sepak takraw | Marikina High School Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno |
| Softball | Barangka Baseball Field | Barangka |
| Softball | Santo Niño Baseball Field | Santo Niño |
| Table tennis | Jesus Dela Peña National High School Activity Hall | Jesus Dela Peña |
| Taekwondo | Riverbanks Center e-Com Center | Barangka |
| Tennis | Marikina Sports Center - Tennis Area | Santo Niño |
| Tennis | Rancho Estate Tennis Court | Marikina Heights |
| Tennis | Marist School Tennis Center | Marikina Heights |
| Volleyball | OLOPSC Gymnasium | Marikina Heights |
| Volleyball | Marist School Gymnasium | Marikina Heights |
| Volleyball | Sta. Teresita Village Gymnasium | Concepcion Uno |
| Volleyball | Amang Rodriguez Gymnasium | Marikina Heights |
| Volleyball | Manotoc Gymnasium | Santo Niño |
Demonstration Sports :
| Event | Venue | Location |
| Aerobic Gymnastics | Marikina Convention Center | Concepcion Dos |
| Billiards | Sta. Lucia Billiards Center | San Isidro |
| Dancesport | Marikina Sports Center Gymnasium | Santo Niño |
| Pencak Silat | Evergreen San Roque | San Roque |
| Wrestling | Marikina Heights Barangay Hall Gymnasium | Marikina Heights |
| Wushu | Concepcion Dos Barangay Hall Gymnasium | Concepcion Dos |
Special Para Events :
| Event | Venue | Location |
| Bocce | Woodridge Events Center (Loyola Grand Villas) | Tumana |
| Goalball | Loyola Grand Villas Open Field | Tumana |

### Sports
#### Regular sports

Like in the previous games, these are regular, demonstration and para sports disciplines were supposed to be contested at the games.
| Archery Arnis Aquatics Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Boxing Chess | Football Futsal Gymnastics Sepak takraw (Boys) Softball Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Volleyball |

#### Demonstration sports

| Aerobic Gymnastics Billiards Dancesport Pencak Silat | Sepak takraw (Girls) Wrestling Wushu |

#### Para sports

* Swimming
* Bocce
* Goalball
* Athletics