Six Paralympians will be representing the Philippines at the Paralympic Games held in Paris 2024. Here are their schedule of competition.
The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 have ended for the six athletes who represented the Philippines.
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Take a look at their results in the quadriennial event.
AUGUST 29 | THURSDAY
Opening ceremony
Agustina Bantiloc
Para Archery | Women's Individual Compound Open - W2
What is W2?
These are archers whose movement in the body and legs are highly limited. They shoot from a seated position.
AUGUST 30 | FRIDAY
Agustina Bantiloc
Para Archery | Women's Individual Compound Open - W2
What is W2?
These are archers whose movement in the body and legs are highly limited. They shoot from a seated position.
Jerrold Mangliwan
Para Athletics | Men's 400m - T52
What is T52?
This is for wheelchair track athletes. They generate power by using biceps to pull the wheelchair rims up, instead of pushing down.
AUGUST 31 | SATURDAY
Jerrold Mangliwan
Para Athletics | Men's 400m - T52
What is T52?
This is for wheelchair track athletes. They generate power by using biceps to pull the wheelchair rims up, instead of pushing down.
Ernie Gawilan
Para Swimming | Men's 200m Individual Medley - SM7
What is SM7?
This is for swimmers whose movement is affected from a low to moderate level in the arms, trunks, and legs. This includes those with short stature of have absence of limbs.
Allain Ganapin
Para Taekwondo | Men K44 -80kg
What is K44?
This is for fighters whose arm coordination and movement are severely limited. They adjust for their uneven upper body balance by changing stance to deliver kicks.
SEPTEMBER 2 | MONDAY
Ernie Gawilan
Para Swimming | Men's 400m Freestyle - S7
What is S7?
This is for swimmers whose movement is affected from a low to moderate level in the arms, trunks, and legs. This includes those with short stature of have absence of limbs.
SEPTEMBER 3 | TUESDAY
Angel Otom
Para Swimming | Women's 50m backstroke - S5
What is S5?
This is for swimmers whose coordination is moderately affected and whose movements in the mid-trunk and legs are highly affected. Their challenge is to maintain good body position while in the water.
SEPTEMBER 6 | FRIDAY
Jerrold Mangliwan
Para Athletics | Men's 100m - T52
What is T52?
This is for wheelchair track athletes. They generate power by using biceps to pull the wheelchair rims up, instead of pushing down.
Angel Otom
Para Swimming | Women's 50m butterfly - S5
What is S5?
This is for swimmers whose coordination is moderately affected and whose movements in the mid-trunk and legs are highly affected. Their challenge is to maintain good body position while in the water.
SEPTEMBER 7 | SATURDAY
Cendy Asusano
Para Athletics | Women's Javelin Throw - F54
What is F54?
These are for field athletes with movement in the mid-trunk and legs which are highly limited. They throw while seated.