Philippines sends six athletes to Paris Paralympics

The Philippines is sending six athletes to compete in the 2024 Paris Paralympics from August 28 to September 8, with Agustina Bantiloc kicking off competition on Thursday, August 29.

Team Philippines participated in the opening ceremony parade at Place de la Concorde and Champs-Élysées on Wednesday, August 28 (Thursday, August 29 Manila time), wearing ethnic-inspired outfits made of 'banaca' fibers designed by Ditta Sandico.

Veteran para swimmers Ernie Gawilan and Agustina Bantiloc served as flag bearers for the delegation, which includes Angel Otom, Jerrold Mangliwan, Cendy Asusano, and Allein Ganapin.

This marks the country's largest delegation since 2012, according to Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann.

The athletes will compete in archery, swimming, wheelchair racing, javelin throw, and taekwondo, with Gawilan competing on Saturday, August 31, Mangliwan starting his bid on Friday, August 30, Otom beginning her quest on Tuesday, September 3, and Asusano competing in the women's javelin throw F54 final on Saturday, September 7.