With the exception of one judoka who was left at home due to illness, all 72 national para athletes who will compete in the Asian Para Games are present and accounted for.
With the exception of one judoka who was left at home due to illness, all 72 national para athletes who will compete in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games are present and accounted for.
Triple gold medalist Ernie Gawilan and veteran power lifter Adeline Dumapong were among the 57-man delegation composed of athletes and officials. Rosario, a former national swimming standout, said that except for the cool weather in the evening as autumn sets in “all our athletes are adjusting quite well and settling in as they gear for their respective events.”
Philippine Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo is also scheduled to arrive Thursday from Manila.
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