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It is one that you can do safely into old age

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swimming

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Act of propelling oneself through water by means of the arms and legs.

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Swimming

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Act or the art of floating or moving progressively in the water by the hands and feet.

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Swimming

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As a sport, swimming has been practice as early as ___ BC in __,__,and ___

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2500
Rome
Assyria
Greece
Egypt
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As old as a man itself

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Swimming

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How swimming was invented:

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Survival
Military Training
Comfort

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In __, swimming was part of the education of boys of elementary school age. They also bulit swimming pools in the first century BC

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Rome

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In __, swimming dates back to the first century BC. There were many swimming events that took place before it was opened to the Western world.

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Japan

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In __, swimming was taught to children by the time they could walk. There were also few races in Ancient Greece which was found famous for having their best boxers swim as part of training

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Pacific Area

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Many parts in __ lacked swimming areas before for fear that such activity may lead to health hazards. The first organization took place in __, mostly in __, which by then had six indoor pools with diving boards. In 1869, London founded the ___, which inspired many more swimming associations in Europe from __ to __.

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Europe
1837
London
Amateur Swimming Association
1882-1889
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In __, Australia held a swim meet that highlighted the first swimming championship in the ___ yard race. From then on, swimming races are held annually.

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1864

440

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In the __, swimming became a recognized in __ with the AAU as organizer. In __, FINA was founded.

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US
1888
1909

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AAU

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Amateur Athletic Union

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FINA

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Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur

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Swimming became organized as an amateur sport in the late __ century in several countries.

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Swimming

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Swimming became part of the first modern Olympic Game in __. Olympic events for women were included in __.

Today, Olympic Swimming events comprise the __,__,__and __ meter freestyle races.

__ and __ meters freestyle relay races

__ meter medley (mixed strokes) relay

__ and __ meter backstrokes, breaststroke, and butterfly races

__ and __ meter individual medley races, springboard, and high diving events (springboard and platform diving) and water polo

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1896
100,400,800,1500
400,800
400
100,200
200,400
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First confirmed channel crossing was made in __ by __. __ was the first woman to perform in ___.

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1875 (Matthew Webb of England)

1926 (Gertrude Ederle of US)

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They introduced swimming as a competitive sport in the Philippines

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American military men (Thomasites)

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Through the pioneer effort of __ leaders working among the __, the rudiments of the sports were impressed upon the Filipinos who saw in __ the construction of the first swimming pool in the country at __.

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YMCA
American Military Forces
1907
Fort Mckinley YMCA

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YMCA

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Young Men’s Christian Association

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The holding of the first dual swimming meet between __ and __ and the __ in __ marked the formal inception of the Philippine swimming as a competitive sport

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Manila
YMCA
Fort Mckinley YMCA
1910

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Considered to be the best exercise a man can do.

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Swimming

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It is one of the few exercises in which all parts of the body is used.

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Swimming

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It is an effective exercise that will help you to keep in good shape, lose weight, and remain healthy. You will feel more refreshed and physically fit than your friends.

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Swimming

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Swimming is a healthy form of activity in which every part of the body is exercised
Health
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Through active participation for both normal and handicapped person, physical fitness can be improved.
Fitness
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It improves stamina and coordination, exercises more muscles group than any other spor; gets your heart and lungs working more effectively; and provides natural buoyancy while exercising thus minimizing strain on the body
Fitness
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It is absolutely essential that one should learn to swim so that in an emergency, one can reach the shore or keep afloat in the water until help arrives
Safety
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Swimming is a pastime that can be enjoyed all year round.
Recreation
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It opens doors to many recreational aquatic activities, including a change of pace from daily life, which offers enjoyment and relaxation-a need in today's tense and routine life.
Recreation
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Swimming is one of the most popular family sports which provides a means of increasing family ties and getting along with others
Social
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Swimming allows you to use your arms, legs and lungs all the time. This increases your acrobatic capacity as you are using all your body parts at the same time,
Improving your capacity
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Swimming helps you build your heart muscle which in return allows it to pump blood at much faster rate. This increases your body circulation which is good for a person's health
Strengthening your heart
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Research has proved that people who have sedentary life seem to develop heart problems, joint problem and obesity when compared to those who swim regularly.
Strength against disease
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Swimming helps in strengthening your body muscles and provides you with more endurance which helps you to fight against the above diseases.
Strength against disease
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As it is known that water creates more resistance than air, you need to try much hard when it comes to swimming. You have to try 12 times harder when compared to working on land. This makes your major body parts like hips, shoulders, arms, and back to exert 12 times more power. As a result you develop stronger muscles.
Building muscle
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Swimming is one of the safest and cushioned form of physical exercise a person can find.
Safe exercise
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If a person suffers from joint pains swimming is a good form of exercise for him. He won't feel any pain while swimming as compared to working out on land. Professional athletes also use water for rehabilitation purpose when they suffer injury.
Safe exercise
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If you are a beginner, you should hire a swimming coach or join a swimming club which offers training services. For beginners, 10-15 minutes of swimming is enough but if you are a pro then it depends on your capacity and stamina
workout time
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Activity that burns lot of calories, is easy on the joints, it supports one's weiht, it builds muscular endurance and strength, improves cardiovascular fitness, it cools you off, and refreshes you in summer.
Swimming
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It is not just a sport. It is a fundamental life-saving skill.
Swimming
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Long duration exercise that requires continuous supply of oxygen
Aerobi exercise
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Working against water's natural resistance
Aerobic exercise
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Any form of exercise that requires less oxygen, such as short swim prints
Anaerobic exercise
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Swimming, movement of the limbs
Action
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Moving air into and out of the lungs
Breathing
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Movement when the hand starts to exert pressure on the water during an arm stroke
Catch/Catch point
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Stroke which is used in freestyle racing
Crawl
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Practice exercise to improve specific aspects of techniques
Drill
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Alternative vertical kick used in front crawl and backstroke.
Flutter Kick
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Streamlined,arrow-like position as the body moves thru water with no leg action.
Glide
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Common term for front crawl stroke
Freestyle
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Temporary shortage of oxygen in the body created by exertion.
Oxygen Deficit
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With practice, your body will learn to cope with less oxygen when you are swimming
Oxygen deficit
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Part of the stroke performed by the legs and feet
Kick
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Training drill in which only the arms are used
Pulling
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Movements which return the limb to the position from which they started
Recovery
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Part of the arm action after the pull and before recovery
Push
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Method of propulsion thru the water
Stroke
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Small inward and outward movements with the hands and arms
Sculling
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Exercises and various strength programs swimmers do out of the water
Dry land exercises
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Practices and "loosing" up sessions a swimmer does before swimming
Warm-up exercises
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Use this to enter the pool
Steps
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Arm action which can be used either to keep afloat in place or to move gently through the water
Sculling
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Continuous action
Sculling
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Types of floats:
Mushroom/Jellyfish float Star/Starfish float Prone/Forward float Backbend float
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Useful skill to learn as it encourages you to stretch out and find the most efficient body position
Gliding
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These skills will help when you come to learn starts and turns:
Push and glide on your front | Push and glide on your back
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You will need to know how to tread water if you stop to rest in deep water or if you need to gather your bearings in open water
Hold your arms out I front of you and you will scull with your hands, sweeping outwards and inwards
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Good exercise to start if trying to float for the first time
Mushroom/Jellyfish Float
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Mushroom float/Jellyfish float
Take a deep breath, lower your face in the water. Then stuck your legs in tightly and hug them close. After sinking a little, you gradually rise to the surface.
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Star Float
Stretch on the surface as if you were lying on a clock face with your arms at about 10 o' clock and 2 o' clock and your feet about 4 o' clock and 8 o' clock.
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Jellyfish float
When floating, breathe in ad out very gently so that your lungs stay full of air to keep you float
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This is the most popular stroke and the easiest for beginners to learn.
The Front Crawl (Freestyle)
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It is a simple flutter kick and windmill arm motion, like the backstroke, only on your belly.
The Front Crawl (Freestyle)
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The most difficult part is coordinating the breathing since your face is in the water most of the time.
The Front Crawl (Freestyle)
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It's a flutter kick where the legs kick in an alternating order.
Leg Kick
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Leg Kick (Freestyle)
Bend knees slightly Relax feet and ankles Emphasize the down-kick for propulsion
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Arm stroke (Freestyle)
Move arms in alternating windmill motion Pull each arm with equal strength to swim straight Pull arms in "S" pattern Cup hands but keeps wrist and hand relaxed during recovery
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Different Swimming Strokes
Freestyle Back stroke Breaststroke Butterfly stroke
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Breathing (Freestyle)
Raise one arm to begin stroke. Turn head to catch breath Turn head only enough to leave the water to breathe. Take as many breaths as necessary; exhale through nose and mouth when return water Repeat head turn
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There are a couple of options for turning around when you reach the wall during lap swimming:
Touch the wall and turn around
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Essentially a somersault in the water where you flip and turn and use your legs to power-kick off the wall
Flip turn
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Basics to Flip Turn:
Tuck chin and pull knees into tuck position Blow out air Straighten body-tuck halfway through and extend legs You will be on your back Push off wall Roll over and glide Hold the glide then stroke immediately
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Easier than the butterfly or breaststroke and similar to the crawl in that you use an alternate windmill arm stroke and flutter kick
Backstroke
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Two keys to a proper backstroke
Arms move with equal strength | Body rolls from side to side
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Leg kick (Backstroke)
Bend knees slightly Relax feet and ankles (almost floppy) Emphasize up-kick for propulsion
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Arm stroke (Backstroke)
Move arms in an alternating windmill pattern Cup hands and thumb leaves water first Move hands in "S" pattern
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Breathing (Backstroke)
Keep head back and eyes toward ceiling | Can find own breathing pattern for less coordinated
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It involves exquisite timing and in fact, you can be disqualified from competition if you miss even one stroke.
Breaststroke
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The stroke involves form that causes your body to bob up and down as you glide forward through the water.
Breaststroke
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This is a difficult stroke and not one to choose if you're just learning how to swim.
Breaststroke
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Basics of Breaststroke:
Arms pull Breathe Kick Glide
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Leg Kick (Breaststroke)
Bring knees to chest Thrust legs back and straight Frog kick
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Arm stroke (Breaststroke)
Start arms overhead Pull water and bring arms toward chest Keep hands cupped Return to starting position
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Breathing (breaststroke)
Breathe every time yo stroke with your arms
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Like the breastroke, this is difficult stroke and not recommended for beginners because requires perfect timing and good deal of strength
Butterfly stroke
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During the stroke, the legs move together in dolphin kick (like a mermaid), the arms move together to push the water downward and backward, and the torso undulates like an earthworm as the body moves forward through the water
Butterfly Stroke
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Leg Kick (Butterfly Stroke)
Bend knees slightly and keep them together Make downward thrust Two kicks for every arm stroke
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Arm stroke (Butterfly stroke)
Move arms together and pull through water with hands cupped Face palm outward and press down Swing arms forward above water
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Breathing (Butterfly stroke)
Breathe at the end of the arm stroke
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In __, Filipinos watched avidly from the sidelines as the first swimming championships meet was held at the American Colombian CLuc
1911
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In __, the Filipinos participated in the second championship meet. Of the 42 individual entries, the late __ emerged as the most outstanding Filipino Swimmer
1912 | Condrado Benitez
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Best swimmer in QNHS
Sotero Alcantara
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During the Far Eastern Games held at Manila in __, the Philippine Team composed __, __ and __ won the championships against Japan and China
1913 Benitez Aiville Del Pan Cristobal
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In __, ___, a Philippine Scout soldier of the US Army, won recognition as the greatest Filipino swimmer for his feats in national championship meets.
1924 | Teofilo Yldefonso
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Great Muslim Swimmers
``` Tuburan Alpad Nakaria Adjalludin Tahil ```
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The succeeding years up to __ saw the staging the sixth Formosa Philippines Biennial-Swimming Championship meets the 9th and 10th FE and Manila-HK Intersport
1951
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Woman swimmers competed in the __ National Women's Swimming Championship at Rizal Memorial Pool were UP won. The PWU women won in __.
1931 | 1934
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Swimming competitions were suspended during __. It was only in __ when it resumed. The first Asian games held in New Delhi in __. Swimmers:
1948 1951 Salamat Rajab Cayco
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In __, second Asian game was held in Manila.
1954
112
The 4th Asian games at Jakarta Indonesia in _. The Federation system under __ was inaugurated
1962 | Republic Act 3135

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