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Philippines achieves record medal haul at 13th ASEAN Para Games

Athletics events contributed the most gold medals for the Philippines, highlighting young para-athletes. [PSC photo]

January 26, 2026

The Philippines delivered its best-ever performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand, capturing 45 golds, 37 silvers, and 52 bronze medals, fueled by young para-athletes and standout performances in athletics, swimming, and chess.

Philippines opens ASEAN Para Games with golds from Bejino and Gawilan

The men’s final was a hard-fought match with the Pilipinas Warriors taking silver against Thailand [photo credit: Francis Diaz Facebook]

January 21, 2026

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Philippine para swimmers Gary Bejino and Ernie Gawilan opened the medal haul at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with gold medals in the men’s 400m freestyle events. Other Filipino athletes also secured silver and bronze medals in para basketball, powerlifting, cycling, and bowling.