Asian Para Games 2023: Woodpushers snag 5 more golds, boost PH all-time best
The Philippine para chessers struck a gold mine Saturday, October 28, capturing five out of a possible six in the rapid event to cap the country’s campaign on a victorious note for an all-time high of ninth in the overall medal standings on the last day of the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games.
![Henry Roger Lopez [PSC media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/375767875_231545499713190_2256966936809952950_n-e1698548267508-400x200.jpg)
![Ernie Gawilan of the Philippines [PSC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/395684889_1467268297449063_6277101446307615617_n-400x200.jpg)
![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)
![Team Philippines, led by chef de mission Ral Rosario, (second from right) raise their fists to signal that it is ready to fight in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games during the welcome ceremony at the Athletes’ Games Village Friday, October 20. [PSC media photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/393849134_6876863935685962_2137001836201070128_n-400x200.jpg)