Conde 05:09 PM, Sep 12, 2023
Hi! I would like to request the following information as I am conducting an Architectural Thesis Project for my 5th year design subject.
1. PWD Athlete Population in the Philippines
2. Paralympic sports that are available in the Philippines
3. PARALYMPIC sports facilities or complexes in the Philippines
4. Organizations and agencies in charge of or supporting the Paralympics
5. Annual number of PWD athletes competing in international games
Thank you!
Receiving Officer 08:46 AM, Dec 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
Dear Renato Conde,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Sep 12, 2023 05:09:25 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for PWD athletes in the Philippines.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. Hereunder are the response to the information you are requesting.
1. There are 228 Philspada Athletes who are under the subsidy of the PSC.
2. Para Swimming, Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Boccia, Para Chess, Para Cycling, CP Football, Goalball, Wheelchair Dancesports, Para Judo, Para Sailing, Para Table Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Sitting Volleyball, Powerlifting, Wheelchair Basketball
3. Paralympic athletes are using some of the venues in Philsports Complex in Pasig and Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
4. Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled
5. It always depends on the host country what sports and events they will include in their international competitions.
Your right to request a review
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI PSC Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer
