The first gold by a woman athlete is by Junna Tsukii in kumite 50kg division in the 2022 World Games.

The first medals won by competitors for the Philippines at the World Games was obtained in the 1985 edition in London, United Kingdom.

The medals consists of two silvers won by taekwondo athletes Arnold Baradi and Mike Ventossa and a bronze by ten-pin bowlers Olivia "Bong" Coo and Rene Reyes competing in the mixed doubles events.

It was only in the 2017 edition in Wroclaw, Poland, did the Philippines won its first gold medal.

The medal was won by cue sports player, Carlo Biado in the men's single nine-ball event.