Sport For The Disabled
The Philippine Sports Association for the Paralympic Committee of the Philippines (PhilSPADA-NPC Philippines), is the national sports association for people with disabilities, tasked to compete in activities related to sports, and physical fitness. It is affiliated with the International Paralympic Committee. PHILSPADA-NPC Philippines works with the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), the Philippine Olympic Committee, Philippine Sports Commission, and the Philippine National Sport associations to train, and send qualified disabled Philippine athletes to international disabled sport competitions such as the ASEAN Para Games, the FESPIC Games, the Paralympic Games, as well as national competitions.
4th ASEAN Para Games, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
The Philippineshey athletes with cerebral palsy to compete in boccia in 4th ASEAN Paragames tournament. The Philippine Disabled Shooting Team, with the support of the Philippine National Shooting Association, competed in the ParaGames in the Air Rifle, and Air Pistol events.
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, China
Three athletes, one in powerlifting, and a team of two in sailing, represented the Philippines in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.
The 2008 Philippine Paralympic Team was organized, and managed by PHILSPADA with the support of the Philippine Sports Commission, and the Philippine Olympic Committee.
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