The Philippines participated in the first ever Asian Games held in New Delhi, India, on 5 to 10 March 1951.

With 5 golds, 6 silvers and 8 bronzes, this country was ranked 5th in the medal tally and 3rd place in the over-all medal count.

[1] The country's delegation of 39 athletes won its 19 medals in only four sports: swimming, basketball, athletics and weightlifting.

There were no women athletes in the country's first Asian Games team.

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