Sports in the Philippines: History, Values, Spirituality by Filipino Dominican, Fr. Edgardo D. Alaurin, OP, provides a holistic overview of sports and traces its history from ancient to contemporary times across different countries, including the Philippines. 

Emphasizing sports as a vehicle for value and spiritual formation, this book is recommended for sports practitioners and enthusiasts, academics, and scholars in the field of human kinetics, the lay faithful who wish to look at sports from different perspectives, and those who wish to be initiated into the wonderful world of sports.

“This race in life is real. It is very relevant in our Christian life and human existence. Every individual should develop a heart of an athlete who possesses the courage and the spirit to be more persevering. It is imperative that we stay focused always keeping track of the goals we aspire for in life. “

Publisher:
The University of Santo Tomas Publishing House, Philippines

Publication Date:
2021

Format:
Hardcover / 9.75 x 6.69 inches / 244 pages / Color

Language:
English

ISBN 978-971-506-877-2