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LOOK: Team Philippines at Paralympic Games opening ceremony
The Philippines has sent its largest delegation since 2012 to the 2024 Paris Paralympics, with six Filipino para-athletes competing in four sports.
Agustina Bantiloc and Ernie Gawilan served as the flag bearers for Team Philippines during the opening ceremony on Wednesday, August 28.
Para archer Agustina Bantiloc is competing in the women's individual compound open.
Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan will participate in the men's 200m individual medley SM7 heats on Saturday, August 31.
Wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan opens his bid in the men's 400m T52 heats on Friday, August 30.
Para taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin faces Hadi Hassanzada in the round of 32 for the men's K44 -80kg class on Saturday, August 31; he qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics but couldn't compete due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Para swimmer Angel Otom starts her quest on Tuesday, September 3, in the women's 50m backstroke S5 heats.
Para javelin thrower Cendy Asusano is scheduled for the women's javelin throw F54 final on Saturday, September 7.
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Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc will carry the Philippine flag at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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The Philippines is sending six para-athletes and four coaches to the 17th Paris Paralympic Games, with the team set to participate in the opening ceremony.
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Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard Bachmann has expressed his excitement and encouragement for the six Filipino Paralympians competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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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."
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Philippine Ambassador to France Junever Mahilum-West has rallied the Filipino community in France to support the nation's Paralympians competing in the 17th Paralympic Games.
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