THE BATTLE OF STRENGTH AND PRIDE
Schedule
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am
UTC+08:00Location
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | Lapu-lapu City, CB
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� Official Announcement: Debut of the First Asia Natural ArmWrestling League � ( ANAWL)
Date: April 19, 2026
Location: Historic Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
Presented by: Department of Tourism – Lapu-Lapu City | Reenactment Battle of Lapu Lapu and Magellan
Promoted by: Baguio Sports | The Hydra Brand
� A New Era of Strength Begins in Asia!
We proudly unveil the historic launch of the Asia Natural ArmWrestling League (ANAWL) — a groundbreaking sports league dedicated to the power, discipline, and natural integrity of armwrestling across Asia!
This monumental debut will take place on April 19, 2026, at the Lapu-Lapu Shrine, as part of the official reenactment of the legendary Battle of Mactan—a tribute to our heroes and a celebration of Filipino pride and strength.
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� Where Heritage Meets Power
Held alongside the annual reenactment of the Battle of Lapu-Lapu and Magellan, this tournament will be more than a sporting event—it will be a symbol of bravery, natural strength, and cultural heritage.
The event is officially sponsored by the Lapu-Lapu Department of Tourism and included in the city’s April festival lineup, ensuring wide recognition and attendance from both the local and international armwrestling communities.
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� Event Highlights:
• Asia’s First-Ever Natural Armwrestling League Launch
• Open Invitational Tournament: Amateur and professional categories
• Natural Athlete Policy: All athletes will compete under strict WADA-compliant drug-free standards
• Special Guest Judges & Champions
• Live Reenactment of the Battle of Mactan
• Gift Bags & Hydra Merchandise for Registered Participants
• Trophies, Medals & Cash Prizes for Top 3 Winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
• Certificate of Participation for All Competitors
. Overall Winner Trophy
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� Promoted By Leaders in Sports & Wellness:
Baguio Sports, a leading advocate for grassroots athleticism and community empowerment, proudly joins hands with The Hydra Brand — the revolutionary hydration and wellness label — to bring natural strength to the forefront of Asian competition.
Every moment, every rep, every match is fueled by purpose, community, and excellence.
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� Join the Movement. Witness the Battle. Celebrate the Legacy.
Whether you’re an athlete ready to grip up or a fan of strength and heritage, this is the event you can’t miss.
� Save the Date: April 19, 2026
� Venue: Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Mactan Island, Cebu
� For inquiries, registration | sponsorship | Market Stall and Booth contact :
Vicky Baguio
EventeurCebu
National Event Coordinators
[email protected]
+63 991 770 6748
@baguiosports | @Thehydrabrand @eventeurcebu
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