Filipino Shooter Josh “Jumong” Garcia Wins the 2026 IPSC South Pacific Handgun Championship in Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea —Filipino practical shooting athlete Josh “Jumong” Garcia of Team Catz Philippines won the Standard Division Championship at the 2026 International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) South Pacific Handgun Championship Level III held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea last October 9-11, 2026.
Garcia emerged victorious against a highly competitive field of shooters from across the South Pacific and the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating exceptional marksmanship, speed, accuracy, and consistency throughout the championship.
His outstanding performance earned him the coveted title of Standard Division Champion, further adding to the growing list of international achievements by Filipino practical shooting athletes.
The IPSC South Pacific Handgun Championship is recognized as one of the region's premier practical shooting competitions, attracting elite competitors who face demanding courses of fire designed to test the highest levels of shooting skill, strategy, and mental discipline.
Representing both Team Catz Philippines and the Philippine practical shooting community, Garcia's victory underscores the continued rise of Filipino athletes on the international stage and highlights the country's strength in competitive shooting sports.
"Josh's achievement reflects the dedication, discipline, and competitive spirit that define Filipino shooters," supporters said following the awards ceremony. "His success brings pride to Team Catz Philippines, his supporters, and the entire Philippine shooting community, while inspiring the next generation of athletes to pursue excellence in practical shooting."
Garcia's championship victory further reinforces the Philippines' reputation as a formidable force in international practical shooting competitions and serves as a testament to the growing caliber of Philippine shooting sports talent.
As the Philippine flag was proudly represented in Papua New Guinea, Garcia's latest triumph stands as another significant milestone for Philippine practical shooting and a source of national pride for the country's shooting sports community.
