King James Reyes won bronze in the men’s 1,500-meter T46 event at the fifth Asian Para Games on Friday, Oct. 23, securing the Philippines’ first athletics podium finish in the competition.
The 24-year-old athlete from Agusan del Sur clocked a personal-best 4 minutes and 13.81 seconds, finishing behind Sri Lanka’s Wahumpurage Puwakpitikande, who won gold, and India’s Parmod, who took silver.
Reyes said he believed he could reach the podium and credited his preparation and sacrifices for the achievement.
Meanwhile, Evaristo Carbonel finished fifth in the men’s discus throw F11, while Edwin Enguito Jr. placed fourth in the men’s high jump T63.
In wheelchair fencing, Wilfredo Bugayong II and Violeta Sapalit reached the round of 16 in saber but were eliminated, as the Philippine delegation remained 17th overall with two golds, two silvers, and two bronzes.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 24, 2026
REYES CLAIMS BRONZE MEDAL IN ASIAN PARA GAMES ATHLETICS
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