Marcos supports Filipino Paralympians on Facebook

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his support to six Filipino athletes representing the country at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games on Thursday, wishing them 'best of luck' in a Facebook post.

Marcos referred to the athletes as 'champions' for embodying the spirit of the Filipino people despite facing challenges and highlighted that they are already champions in the eyes of their countrymen.

The athletes include Allain Ganapin (taekwondo), Angel Mae Otom and Ernie Gawilan (swimming), Jerrold Mangliwan and Cendy Asusano (track and field), and Agustina Bantiloc (archery).

Marcos emphasized that the nation is behind them every step of the way, proud of their commitment to training as elite athletes.

The president encouraged the team to compete with the heart of Filipino warriors and showcase the strength of their people to the world.

Agustina Bantiloc will kick off the Philippine campaign when she competes in the women's individual compound event at Esplanade des Invalides archery range on Thursday (Philippine time).

The Philippines' Paralympic delegation left for Paris on August 11, ahead of the games which run from August 28 to September 8.