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ByParis Paralympic Games, national para swimmer Angel Otom was the unanimous choice to be the country’s flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the quadrennial global showcase for physically-challenged athletes on Sunday at the Stade de France.
The pride of Olongapo City made her maiden outing at the Games in memorable style last Tuesday, reaching the finals and finishing sixth in the women’s 50-meter backstroke S5 event in sixth place in a time of 44 seconds flat. “I’m grateful po na maging part sa Games na ito at maging flag-bearer pa po sa closing. Isa po itong karangalan at pride po para na din sa akin dahil ako po ang magwawagayway ng watawat ng ating bansa!” exclaimed the athlete with excitement at the honor.
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