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PBBM wishes PH Paralympics athletes 'best of luck'
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his support for the six Filipino athletes representing the country in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, wishing them "best of luck."
He reminded the athletes that the nation is behind them, stating they are "already champions in our eyes" and will showcase the strength of the Filipino people.
The six Filipino Paralympians are taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin, swimmers Angel Mae Otom and Ernie Gawilan, track and field athletes Jerrold Mangliwan and Cendy Asusano, and archer Agustina Bantiloc.
The 2024 Paris Paralympics will feature 4,350 athletes from 168 countries and will run from August 28 to September 8.
Agustina Bantiloc will be the first Filipino to compete, participating in the women's individual compound event in archery.
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