Filipina para swimmer Angel Otom emerges as the unanimous choice for the flag-bearing role after reaching the finals of her two events in the Paris Paralympics
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.earned the honors of carrying the Philippine flag in the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Sunday, September 8, following a promising debut in the Games.“I’m grateful to be part of these Games and to be the flag bearer in the closing. This gives me honor and pride because I’ll be the one to wave the flag of our country,” said Otom in Filipino.
Still, Otom set a new personal best of 45.78 seconds, almost two seconds faster than her previous mark of 47.52 seconds she set in the World Para Swimming Championships last year in Manchester, England. “The fact that Angel made two finals in both of her events, in her Paralympic Games debut at that, is truly remarkable and bodes well for future appearances for the country in international competition,” said chef de mission Ral Rosario.
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