Paris Paralympians receive heroes’ welcome from President Marcos
PARIS — The Philippine team at the just-concluded 17th Paralympic Games here will receive a heroes’ welcome from President Ferdinand ...
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Javelin thrower Asusano tallies personal best, but falls short of a podium in Paris
By MARK REY MONTEJO Javelin thrower Cendy Asusano almost made it to the podium but was 1.19 meters short as ...
Medal still elusive for Team PH as Mangliwan falters in men’s 100m-T52 heats
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Philippine Para team remained without a medal after wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan settled for sixth ...
Fifth successive top honor for Tunisian shot-putter at Paralympics; US wins first gold
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Tunisia’s Raoua Tlili won her fifth consecutive gold medal in shot put at ...
Paris to inaugurate Paralympic Games with ‘never seen before’ opening ceremony in city’s heart
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, the summer of sports in Paris begins ...
PSC chief Bachmann urges fans to support PH Paralympians
Similar to their enthusiastic support of the country’s Olympians, Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann urged Filipino fans to rally ...
Ethnic-themed parade uniforms for Philippine Paralympians
Not to be outdone by their Olympic counterparts, the country’s standard-bearers will be parading in ethnic-inspired uniforms and dresses designed ...
Wheelchair basketball
Basketball for the differently-abled takes the spotlight this week as members of Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) conduct player and coaching ...