Cendy Asusano chosen as flag bearer for Paris Paralympics closing ceremony

Wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano has been chosen to carry the Philippine flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Sunday, September 8.

Initially, swimmer Angel Mae Otom was announced as the flag bearer but was replaced by Asusano due to her impressive fourth-place finish in the women's javelin throw F54 event with a personal best throw of 15.06 meters (updated to 15.05 meters).

Otom had been the first choice after making it to the finals of both her events and setting new personal best times, finishing fifth in the women's 50-meter butterfly S5 and sixth in the women's 50m backstroke S5.

The Philippine delegation includes other notable athletes such as para swimmer Ernie Gawilan, wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan, para archer Agustina Bantiloc, and para taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin who will be pushing Asusano's wheelchair during the ceremony.

Less formal than the opening rites, French hosts intend to turn the closing program at the 80,000 capacity Stade de France into a huge dance floor starting at 8:30 p.m. (2:30 a.m. Manila time).