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HANGZHOU – Not only are they making their debut in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games, but national para chess player Darry Bernardo and swimmer Angel Mae Otom were also picked as the country’s flag-bearers at the opening ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium here on Sunday.
Masayang-masaya po ako at malaking karangalan po ito sa akin,” said the limbless 20-year-old pride of Olongapo City, Zambales of the honor bestowed upon her. The PH squad will be wearing their bright red-white-and-blue New Balance tracksuits supplied by the Philippine Sports Commission during the parade of nations of the festive opening show in the fourth edition of the sports fest where “Hearts Meet, Dreams Shine.
Philippine Paralympic Committee Mike Barredo and PSC Commissioners Walter Torres and Ed Hayco, who arrived Saturday, will be among those in the VIP box as the delegation that includes national chef de mission Ral Rosario, deputy Millet Bonoan and PPC Secretary General Goody Custodio passes by.
The Filipino para campaigners are aiming to surpass the country’s tally of 10 gold, 8 silver, and 11 gold medals during the 2018 edition of the continental sports showcase held in Jakarta, Indonesia. They are also extra motivated to do well since the 4th Asian Para Games for some sports such as athletics, archery, swimming, powerlifting and taekwondo serves as a qualifying competition for the Paris Paralympic Games next year.
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