Double gold medalist Henry Lopez says the recently-concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China presented the most formidable challenge for the men's PI (physically impaired) para chess team. Lopez revealed that his teammate, Fide master (FM) Sander Severino, suffered an injury in an accident just a month before the games, fracturing his foot.
ARENA grand master Henry Roger Lopez of Panabo City, who clinched two gold medals and two silvers for Team Philippines, said the recently-concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China presented the most formidable challenge for the men's PI para chess team.Lopez revealed that his teammate, Fide master Sander Severino, suffered an injury in an accident just a month before the games, fracturing his foot.
I'm inspired by the people who believe in us that we can make it no matter what.'He also cited his family and his girlfriend inspired him to do his best.He thanked Rep. Alan Dujali, Philippine Sports Commission , NPC-Philspada, head coach James Infiesto and the coaching staff, NCDA executive director Don Fradejas, and teammates for their support.Infiesto, in a separate chat, said: 'Everything that we achieved is all about hard work and prayer.
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