Wheelchair racer from Kalinga wins gold in ASEAN Para Games 2022

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga’s wheelchair racer, Jerrold Mangliwan, has once again brought pride to the country after winning a gold medal in the 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Solo, Indonesia.

Mangliwan who comes from Dupag, Naneng, Tabuk City suffered from polio when he was two, paralyzing both of his legs.

The experience, however, didn’t discourage the would-be world-class athlete from excelling in sports.

Through his determination, Mangliwan emerged as one of the victors in the 2022 ASEAN Para Games.

The Philippine Sports Commission announced on Monday, August 1, that Mangliwan won the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter T52 race.

The said gold is the fourth one obtained by the Philippines in this year’s ASEAN Para games.

In a Facebook post, Councilor Samuel Suma-al thanked Mangliwan for his efforts to bring pride and honor to Tabuk City, specifically Barangay Dupag.

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“Congratulations, Jerrold Pete Mangliwan. We are so proud of you. Though differently abled, indeed you are bagging fame for Dupag, your origin. Thank you for your efforts to put Tabuk City, Kalinga in the limelight,” Suma-al wrote.

Meantime, the Philippines ranked 5th in the official ASEAN Para Games 2022 Medal Standings as of August 2, 2022.

The country bagged a total of 14 medals – 5 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze. This year’s ASEAN Para Games will conclude on Saturday, August 6.

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