Filipino para swimmer Ariel Joseph Alegarbes clinched the Philippines’ second gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games after ruling the men’s 100-meter backstroke S14 final in one minute and 1.56 seconds.
The 22-year-old edged South Korea’s Sungho Kang by just 0.05 seconds in a tight finish, while Thailand’s Natirat Meeprom settled for bronze.
Alegarbes’ victory added to the Philippines’ gold medal haul, following Ernie Gawilan’s triumph in the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 event.
The Philippines currently sits 14th in the medal standings with two gold medals and one bronze, for a total of three medals.
(Photo Courtesy: Philippine Paralympic Committee)
