By MARK REY MONTEJO
Paris Paralympians Jerrold Mangliwan and Cendy Asusano led the Philippines’ 15-medal haul at the conclusion of the 2025 New Delhi World Para Athletics (WPA) Grand Prix in India.
Para wheelchair racer Mangliwan showed his brute strength at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to win two golds – in men’s 400m and 800m (T52,T53,T54) events.
The 45-year-old Kalinga native snared a silver and a bronze in men’s 1,500m and 100m, respectively.
On the other hand, Asusano completed a golden triple after ruling the women’s javelin throw (F53,F54,F56), discus throw (F54), and shot put (F54).
Her drive for four was scuttled in the javelin throw (F54) event.
Delivering silvers for the PH team were Rosalie Torrefiel (women’s discus throw, F11), Cyril Ongcoy (men’s 1500m, T11,T12), Arvie Areglado (men’s 100m, T47), Jolan Camacho (men’s long jump, T12), and Marites Burce (women’s discus throw, F54), who also won bronze in shot put (F5).
While bronze winners were King James Reyes (men’s 1500m,T46), and Maekel Lita (men’s discus throw, F56,F57).
In all, the country collected five golds, six silvers and four bronzes in the five-day tournament that is an integral part of the WPA’s calendar.
Host India expectedly ruled the event with 134 medals that include 45 golds, 40 silvers and 49 bronzes.
