The Filipino chessers finished the biggest tournament for people with disabilities in Southeast Asia with 26 medals, consisting of 10 golds, 11 silvers, and five bronzes.
Indonesia emerged as the champion in the chess event with 40 medals, followed by Vietnam with 30 medals.
On the last day of the competition on August 5, the Philippines won four gold medals with a sweep of the men’s B2-B3 and women’s PI individual and team blitz events, respectively.
Darry Bernardo took the individual gold while anchoring the squad that included Menandro Redor and Arman Subaste in the men’s B2-B3 category.
At the same time, Cheyzer Mendoza teamed up with Cheryl Angot and Jean-Lee Nacita in the women’s PI class.
In the 11-nation sportsfest, FIDE Master Zander Severino emerged as the country’s most bemedaled athlete with four gold and two silver medals in the stint supported by the Philippine Sports Commission.
PH chess team coach James Infiesto is happy and proud of his team's performance.
Infiesto thanked all the Filipinos for the support and prayers they gave to the team.(Romeo Braceros Jr.)
Photo: Jogen Palero