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The Philippine Paralympic Games contingent members are shuttled to the Paralympic Village in Paris. In front are taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin , swimmer Angel Mae Otom and wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano.Similar to their enthusiastic support of the country’s Olympians, Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann urged Filipino fans to rally behind the country’s six para athletes who will vie for glory in the 17th Paralympic Games opening outdoors starting on Aug.
“Just like our Olympians, we spent for our PH Paralympians so they can train in France early and acclimatize to the conditions there,” said Bachmann, who was to leave on Aug. 27 on the eve of the opening of the sportsfest. Para track and field athletes Jerrold Mangliwan, Cendy Asusano, swimmers Ernie Gawilan and Angel Mae Otom, taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin and archer Agustina Bantiloc and their respective coaches have been training in Nimes, France since Aug. 11.
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