Fernandez Grabs Fourth Gold in BIMP-EAGA Swimming Triumph
![Quendy Fernandez, a 19-year-old from Philippines E, clinched her fourth gold in the swimming event of the BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games 2024 in Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex at Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/viber_image_2024-12-03_13-44-02-221-1-400x200.jpg)
Quendy Fernandez shines in her hometown, clinching her fourth gold medal at the 11th BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games in Puerto Princesa.
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Christian Paulino Secures First Gold at PH National Para Games
![Men's 400-meter freestyle S6-S7 gold medalist Christian Benedict Paulino [PSC photo release]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/462554842_3952365155042782_2519622403265292416_n-e1731336738669-400x200.jpg)
Christian Benedict Paulino, representing Quezon City, claimed the first gold medal at the 8th Philippine National Para Games in Manila. He triumphed in the men’s 400m freestyle S6-S7, paving the way for other athletes in this inspiring event backed by the Philippine Sports Commission.
Ernie Gawilan advances to Finals in Men’s 400m Freestyle S7 at Paris 2024 Paralympics
![Ernie Gawilan during the 2023 Asian Para Games [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/394537104_1027930658403942_5463853490755918089_n-e1725288385613-400x200.jpg)
Ernie Gawilan advances to the finals in the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. With a strategic performance in the heats and a personal best time, Gawilan is set to make a strong showing in the finals.
Ernie Gawilan advances to Men’s 400m Freestyle S7 Final at Paris 2024 Paralympics
![Ernie Gawilan at the 2024 Paris Paralympics [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1000026726-400x200.jpg)
Filipino para swimmer Ernie Gawilan has qualified for the final of the men’s 400m freestyle S7 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Gawilan, who finished first in his heat with a time of 5:00.13, aims to improve upon his previous Paralympic performance and compete for a medal in the final.
Otom Targets Podium Finish in 2024 Paris Paralympics Women’s 50m Backstroke S5
Para swimmer Angel Mae Otom is set to compete in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, aiming to end the Philippines’ eight-year medal drought with a strong performance in the women’s 50m backstroke S5 event.
Swimming: POC General Assembly confirms Philippine Aquatics Inc. as NSA
![Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (right) presents President Ferdinand R. Marcos a memorabilia from the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou during the “Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat Para sa Bayaning Atletang Pilipino” at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday. The memorabilia consists of 40 gold coins with the images of the 40 sports disciplines played in the Asian Games. [PSC media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poc-pbbm-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) General Assembly confirmed the recognition of the Philippine Aquatics Inc. (PAI) as the national sports association (NSA) for aquatic sports on Friday, October 27, at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant in Parañaque City.
Asian Para Games 2023: Ernie Gawilan delivers first gold to PH
![Ernie Gawilan of the Philippines [PSC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/395684889_1467268297449063_6277101446307615617_n-400x200.jpg)
Veteran Filipino para swimmer Ernie Gawilan achieved the coveted golden breakthrough for Team Philippines on Tuesday night, October 24, to retain the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 crown in runaway fashion at the Asian Para Games 2023 swimming championships.
Asian Para Games 2023: Gawilan, Bejino deliver first medals for PH
![Ernie Gawilan splashes his way to a bronze medal in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games swimming meet Monday night at the HOC Aquatic Arena. [PSC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/395121137_1611718559774553_5372119675798184122_n-400x200.png)
Philippine national para swimmers Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino produced a pair of third-place finishes on Monday, October 23, to hand the country its first medals at the start of the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games swimming championships at the Hangzhou Olympic Center Aquatic Arena.
Asian Games 2023: PH tankers medal drought continues
![Xiandi Chua competes for women's 200m backstroke finals and Kyla Sanchez competes for 100m Freestyle Finals during the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. [PSC-POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/384192089_341019585040227_6105345575075962823_n-400x200.jpg)
Xiandi Chua of the Philippines was the lone Filipino swimmer to advance into the evening finals of the swimming competitions at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Swimming: Kayla Sanchez-led Philippine quartet misses podium, but establishes new PH mark
![Kayla Sanchez of the Philippines [PSC-POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/received_170366996110061-400x200.jpeg)
Tokyo Olympics medalist Kayla Sanchez debuted for the Philippines in the women’s 4x100m freestyle but the country will still have to wait for its first Asiad swimming medal in 25 years, as the Pinay tankers missed the podium of the 19th Asian Games.
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