November 29, 2021
Photographing Sumilon Islandby Erica Poyauan / August 4, 2016
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| Dare to jump from the KL Tower observation deck? |
If you cannot wait until November to skydive in Cebu, try
participating at the Kuala Lumpur Tower International Jump Malaysia (KLTIJ) 2016.
This annual event lets experienced BASE jumpers to plunge
into the earth from the Kuala Lumpur Tower, Wisma Sanyan Building, Gua Damai
Cliff on dates September 30th – October 3rd, September 21st –
September 25th, September 27th – September 28th respectively.
BASE jumping is another extreme sport similar to skydiving, only with relatively lower altitudes of “jump”. A BASE jumper uses a parachute or a wingsuit to jump from a building, antenna, span or cliff.
If you are interested in joining the BASE Jump event, please refer to the details below:
If you are a qualified BASE jumper and you absolutely want to take part in the said event, send an email to Mr. Gary Cunningham at GaryC71@gmail.com
Not a qualified BASE Jumper but still want to participate in KLTIJ 2016?
If you are not a qualified BASE jumper but still want to join the international event, you can try sitting on the tower ledge.
For a fee of PHP 1500 (RM 128), you can sit on the tower ledge, watch the BASE jumpers free fall, and challenge your head for heights by looking down a view of 300 meters below.
Are you up for it? Reserve your tickets as early as now.
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| The Petronas Towers… took this from the KL Tower Observation deck |
Information above is screen grabbed from KL Tower International Jump website.
Have you ever tried BASE jumping before? Do you want to participate in the KL International Jump 2016? What do you think about sitting on the tower ledge? Let us know your thoughts! Leave a comment below!
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The kEATchen: 17 food stalls, 34 dishes to try in this Food Park in Taytay, Rizal
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| Us bloggers (The Girl with the Muji Hat & Travel with Maria) and them the friendly The KEATchen staff |
A lot of food parks are popping out in and outside Metro Manila with different food concepts and food choices. This just shows people’s undying love for food and Filipinos’ endless creativity! In Taytay, Rizal, The kEATchen is the first food park to open to cater to all types of food cravings. The cooking starts at 4pm it says! But what is cooking? What food should you try when you come here? It is our goal to find out!
It was a few days before my birthday when I got the invitation to review this food park. The owner asked when I was available, but since the rest of the days were booked, I only had Tuesday as a free day because well, it’s my birthday! Apparently, The kEATchen FOOD PARK needs to have a proper review as it had just opened a few months back. So I immediately asked my blogger friend to accompany me, Maria Rona Beltran of Travels with Maria as she is an expert when it comes to food tasting and photographing food. So off we went!
Before our food park experience, we also had the chance to try out NUYU SPA. Check out our Nuyu Spa experience here.
The food, the food stalls, and the food park people
The kEATchen food park is divided into four sections (as per my observation). I included the left and right balconies. But in actuality, it’s just the first floor where live bands perform, and the second floor with more food shops and dining area.
As you may see in the photos, the inside of the food park is quite nice. The ambiance is as happy as its staff. The place is spacious and seems ready for a large crowd. I was expecting a bit of chaos actually because I know food parks can be jam-packed and that people could walk in all directions. Luckily, this place is far from stressful. I can say that it remains a cozy ambiance even when people swarm here.
I have mentioned that live bands perform in this food park. You can check The kEATchen Food Park Facebook Page for updates on which artists are invited to perform. I know they have a surprise in store for you these coming days so better like their official page.
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| First floor space: you can see Boybabs PH, Ichinori, Stics, and Greek Freak on the background.
The upper deck offers more room for booze! |
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| love these texts on the stair cases |
The KEATCHEN FOOD PARK FOOD STALLS
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| Rosted Boybabs Belly rice meal at PHP 165 |
1. Boybabs PH
What to try here? Grilled pork belly and Medi Chicken Rice! Other selections: Pork Barba Rice 120, Lechon Sisig Rice 110, Grilled Boybabs Slab Rice 130, Grilled Beef Patties Rice 130.
You can enjoy Boybabs rice meals starting from PHP 110. The serving is generous. In fact, it is already big for me, I can share one order with a friend.
Speaking of sharing, they have the “BOYBABS KADA MEALS” good for 3-4 people.
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| Boybabs kada meal 3: Php 399 (Photo from BOYBABS FB PAGE) |
They have unlimited rice promo this month too!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/boybabsph/
2. Ichi Nori
Ichi Nori offers a selection of Japanese food: Sushi, Maki, Katsudon, Gyudon, Ebi Tempura (shrimp tempura) 5pcs at PHP 180, to name a few.
We tried Chicken Teriyaki rice bowl, Ebi Tempura, and Maki! The verdict: The chicken teriyaki is very tasty. The Maki pieces are not dry. The tempura maintained its crisp even after left standing for some time.
Would definitely go back here for other maki choices and sashimi!
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| chicken teriyaki and maki |
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ichinorisushiandbowl/
3. S’Tics
S’Tics is all about grilled street food that we love – Isaw, Pork bbq, Hotdogs.
What we tried: Pork BBQ with rice at Php 70 and Bacon BBQ with rice at Php 85.
S’Tics grilled meat are good accompaniment for alcoholic drinks. For groups seeking for varied pulutan, try their “Fantas’tics Platter”:
PULUTEN PLATTER (Php299): 10pcs pork bbq, 10 pcs assorted bbq (pork skin, ears, intestine, innards)
SAKTONG PULUTEN PLATTER (Php169): 20 pcs assorted bbq (pork skin, ears, intestine, innards)
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| S’Ticks delivers BBQ! |
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sticsbbq/
4. Greek Freak
The Greek Freak seems to be the perfect stall for me. Why? Because of SALAD!
Although another favorite would be the Side-Dish Platter (chicken fingers, fish fingers, Greek calamari, Greek fries) at Php 259.
Here we tried the Caesar Salad which saved me for the night. Other salad I recommend you try: GREEK SALAD
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| Caesar Salad Php 89 |
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| Pita Platter. 3 Greek Dips (Hummus, Eggplant Dip, Roasted Potato-Garlic Dip)
and 12 slices of homemade pita bread for 179.00 photo fro, Greek Freak FB Page |
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| The Greek Platter Php 239 (1 Souvlaki, any salad, any side dish with pita bread and tzatziki)
Photo from Greek Freak FB Page |
Greek Freak delivers around the area.
Just call or text 09062051765.
Delivery time: 3:30PM to 10PM.
Minimum purchase of Php200.
Delivery fee:
Taytay – Php15
Cainta – Php20
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/greekfreakfoodhub/
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| Nasty Nas from Boombap Burger at Php 149 |
5. Boombap Burger
I once read that “a good burger is a thing of beauty… you will be judged on your burger choice”. Luckily, all choices in Boombap Burger are beautiful!
Just look at that lovely sight above, cheese melting over the juicy patty and bacon! Or this Boombap 2.0:
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| Boombap 1.0 |
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| Boombap Burger menu (photo from boombap burger fb page) |
You should try their new flavors: Immortal “Chori Burger” Technique at Php 149 and Chorizo De Cebu at php 149
Or challenge your group with their ALL NEW Barkada Treat: The JURRASIC 5 Burger
The JURASSIC 5 Burger is a 10-inch burger that will surely satisfy a group of 6-8 people. It has 1.5 POUND of 100% Pure Beef, American Cheese, Maplewood Bacon, Mushroom, Fresh Veggies and Boombap Burger special sauces.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/boombapburgerph/
6. Slice ‘n’ Pick
Slice ‘N’ Pick serves Italian dishes such as Pizza and Pasta.
We tried the All Meat Pizza and Marinara Pasta. I like the penne pasta is cooked to Al dente. The tasty ingredients include a mix of seafood, tomatoes, and red wine. I have no complaints!
Pizza (Php 170/ P299): Double Cheese, Hawaiian, Peperoni, Marinara, All Meat, Tuna, Vegan, Spam
Pasta (Php130/Php260): Tuna, Carbonara, Marinara, Bolognese, Penne Ala Vodka
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| Marinara pasta at Php170 and All Meat Pizza at Php 190 |
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| Rock and Road (Php 139) and Mangraham (Php 139) |
7. Dig Deep Ice Cream
As mentioned earlier, this food park vows to satisfy anyone’s craving, most especially for sweet, cold treats!
If you crave for extraordinary ice cream, check out Gid Deep’s cute and creative selection:
Frieday Fryay – Fried ice cream in different flavors.
Bubble Waffle – Ice cream and waffles
Platerrific – Ice cream platter
Out favorites: their best sellers: MANGRAHAM and ROCK AND ROAD
8. Estoy
If you are looking for Persian food, you can try out ESTOY. The Kebabs here are awesome with authentic Persian flavors.
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| Chicken Sish Kebab (Php55/stick) |
9. The kEATchen Juice Bar
The juice jars are too cute and and the juice seem unreal to drink!
I had some doubts when I saw the color but when I tasted, I really loved it especially the green (cucumber chill Php 100) and blue (blue lagoon Php 130) juice!
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| (group Php100) Blue lagoon and house blend iced tea |
10. Dem Wings
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| Buffalo wings 1/2 dozen at Php 180 |
Another must visit stall is DEM WINGS which serves crispy chicken wings in a variety of flavors and delectable dips!
You can order a dozen of Chicken wings for Php 300, half dozen for Php 180, four pieces for Php140, and a solo meal for Php 100.
The flavors are:
Garlic Parmesan
Hickory Barbecue
Salted egg
Teriyaki
Sesame Oriental
Buffalo
Our top picks: Buffalo and Garlic Parmesan
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/demwingsfood/
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| Xiegato Ramen Php155 |
11. Xiegato
This is Rona’s favorite. Ramen! Enjoy a mouthwatering bowl of Ramen for Php 155! The taste doesn’t disappoint!
We also tried and recommend you try Yakisoba. It is good to share at Php 120. You’ll love the Shitake mushroom in it.
Other food to enjoy at Xiegato: Black Ramen, Gyoza (Php80), Takoyaki (8pcs Php100), Siomai, Cold Noodles, Mee Gamberi Goreng (Php125)
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| Nachos (Php100/ Php 180) |
12. YodiXicano
If you love Mexican favorites such as tacos, nachos, Quesadilla, and other spicy snacks, YodiXicano is the stall for you!
What to order: Cheese Jalapeno Quesadilla (Php 80/ Php 90), Mexican Fries (Php 120/ Php180), Nachos (Php 100/ Php 180), Tacos (Php90).
We tried the Quesadilla and Nachos. I loved the Jalapeno salsa and the crsip of the Nachos. I also liked that it wasn’t salty. The flavor is just right to enjoy all the ingredients in it: Beef, Tomatoes, Onion, Jalapeno, Cheese!
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| Sizzle Box Stall |
13. Sizzle Box
For sizzling favorites and awesome steak, you can opt to order from the Sizzle Box. It has quite the reputation for its meat platter. In fact, long before our review here, I knew some friends who love this stall.
Now I understand. The steak is cooked to perfection and the gravy is tasty too!
If you feel like loading up, try their meat platter at Php350.
In January, they will serve the melt-in-your-mouth Saikoro steak! Like their Facebooke page for updates!
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sizzleboxph/
14. Nasi Padang
Craving for some Padang? Or maybe some Singaporean local dishes? Nasi Padang will cater to you!
They serve Curry Rice for Php150, Rojak (Php80), Roti Prata (Php20), Nasi Goreng (Php120), Hainanese Chicken Rice (Php150), Seafood Kway Teow (Php150), Nasi Lemak (Php150), to name a few.
And some group meals for Php 380:
(a) 3 + 1 Nasi Goreng, Mixed fried pork, chicken, and fish, soup
(b) Steam boat, fried fish, plain rice
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| Group meals from Nasi Padang |
Follow The kEATchen Facebook Page for NASI PADANG updates and promotions.
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| The Carving Station Premium Sandwich: Slow cooked prime beef in aHoagie bun, lettuce, white onions, teriyaki sauce (Php130) |
15. The Carving Station
Enjoy slow cooked prime beef at The Carving Station.
Here we tried the Premium Sandwich with Teriyaki sauce and one of their house specialties. The verdict? I liked the beef! TBT, I don’t usually eat beef because of some bad experience in the past. But this has just given my faith back to tender juicy meat! I can really say the beef here is mouthwatering and excellent for its price!
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| House Specialty Combo Meal |
16. Porking zone
If you crave for Filipino dishes, you can enjoy the Porking Zone. They serve the traditional home-cooked Filipino favorites such as Crispy Sinigang (Php150), Sizzling Pork Sisig (Php160), Crispy Pata (Php400), Nilasing na Hipon (Php140), Tokawa’t Baboy (Php85), and many others.
17. Cafe Caudal
If you just wanna hang out and grab some coffee and sweet treats like cakes and cupcakes, Cafe Caudal will cater to you.
Alcoholic drinks are available too!
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| For your sweet tooth |
Our favorite
I actually love all the food that we tried. I like that the selection is varied and group dining here ain’t a problem as there can surely be a dish for every taste bud!
If I go back, I’d love to try more burgers. Rona’s favorite is the Boombap 2.0, Nachos, Sisig Rice, Crazy Maki, and Chicken Teriyaki, and Ramen. I think the Ramen is excellent for its price. Yeah, I’d definitely try it again, too!
Parting Words
When you can’t decide which food to eat but you crave to get your tummy filled, The kEATchen Food Park is the place to go. This food haven in Taytay, Rizal houses more than 16 food shops that serve a variety of food and drink choices from different cuisines, your family or group of friends will surely have what they crave for!
The cozy and appealing ambiance of this food park created by the fun and comfortable interiors and efficient customer service seen from the staff plus the apparent affordability of the delectable dishes served here will definitely make diners return!
You can visit The kEATchen Food Park at East Acropolis Gardens, Manila East Road, Taytay, Rizal. It is open daily from 4 PM to 12 MN.
Have you been to a food park before? What food do you usualy look for in a food park? Do you want to go to the kEATchen Food Park in Taytay, Rizal? Let us hear your thoughts below! Don’t forget to subscribe to our blog for more updates. And if you find this useful, do share!
Adeline Dumapong-ancheta and Jerrold Mangliwan joins “Team Citi”
Paralympic Power Lifter Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta and Para Athletics Wheelchair Racer Jerrold Mangliwan joins “Team Citi”, a roster of 41 Paralympic athletes from around the globe, today, November 4, 2019.
In addition to their preparation for the ASEAN Para Games in January 2020, Adeline and Jerrold partner with Citi, the leading global bank, as ambassadors to support the company’s worldwide efforts to foster a more diverse, inclusive society and help change perceptions of persons with disabilities by shining a spotlight on paralympic movement and campaigns.
Following the promising announcement at the press conference held earlier today at the Treston International College in Taguig, the two paralympic athletes expressed their gratitude to Citi and the Philippine Paralympic Committee.
“This is a truly inspiring moment. When I started in this sport I didn’t dream of these opportunities. I am honored to be part of an elite global group of Para athletes promoting the vision of a society that is inclusive of all. Together, I am hopeful that we can grow the reach of Para sports and change mindsets about what disability means,” Adaline said.
Dumapong-Ancheta made her Paralympic debut at the Sydney 2000 Games where she won a Bronze, becoming the first Filipino to win a Paralympic medal. She has since won multiple medals including seven Gold medals at the ASEAN Para Games and two Silver medals at the Asian Para Games. Along with the launch of the ambassadorship, Dumapong-Ancheta has always aimed for a more inclusive society through para sports.
Mangliwan won a Bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games and two Gold medals at the 2015 ASEAN Para Games.
For the advertorial, Citi unveiled a video inspired by Dumapong-Ancheta and Mangliwan’s continuing work as inspirational athletes who never stop surprising fans, aspiring- and fellow athletes with a strong element to their work and determination.
Dumapong-Ancheta and Mangliwan, who will both be competing in the upcoming 10th ASEAN Para Games, which will be held at New Clark City from January 15 to 25, 2020, will also have their images with the message “Greatness deserves attention” on Citi’s digital billboards and social media channels in the weeks leading up to the ASEAN Para Games.
As pointed out by Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed, the two paralympic athletes are inspirational and indeed deserve great attention.
“Adeline and Jerrold are the embodiment of strength and courage in the face of adversity and are great ambassadors for Paralympic sport. We are deeply honored to have them as part of Team Citi. Together, we will increase awareness of Para sports and the need for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in our society.”
“We need to be able to work towards a shared vision and get more people from all sectors of society to engage and involve themselves in the cause of Paralympic sports. The hard work and sacrifice of our Para athletes make them true heroes whose stories must be told,” added Philippine Paralympic Committee President Michael Barredo.
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| (From left to right) Citi Philippines Public Affairs Head Lisa Coory, Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed, Philippine Paralympic Committee President Michael Barredo and para-athletes Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta and Jerrold Mangliwan at the launch of Citi’s marketing campaign championing inclusion in sports and society |
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| Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta and Jerrold Mangliwan express their gratitude to Citi and Philippine paralympic Committee |
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| Photo Opp with Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta and Jerrold Mangliwan |
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| TCU Cheerleading Squad |
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| Philippines Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team |
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| Jerrold Mangliwan |
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| Citi employees cheering for the wheelchair basketball game |
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| Philippines Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team coach presents the players |
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| Philippines Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team versus Citi |
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| Philippines Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team exhibition game with Citi |
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| Philippines Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team |
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| Philippines Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team |
Citi announced its partnership with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and 18 National Paralympic Committees in December 2018, Since then, more than 12,000 Citi colleagues across 15 countries have attended events in support of Citi’s first global, mission-led partnership and spent time volunteering, with further events planned between now and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. In the Philippines, Citi co-hosted the first ‘Lakad Para Atleta’ event with the Philippine Paralympic Committee in June 2019. Over 800 Citi employees walked with Para athletes and supporters to raise awareness for the Paralympic movement and champion the values of diversity and inclusion.
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- Team Citi
- The Team Citi roster (including athlete home country or territory, sport and Paralympic Games medal count):
Curtis McGrath, Australia, Para Canoe – 1 Gold
Madison de Rozario, Australia, Para Athletics – 3 Silver
Lee Kai-Lin, Chinese Taipei, Para Judo – 1 Silver
Carlos Serrano, Colombia, Para Swimming – 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Erica Castano, Colombia, Para Athletics – Rio 2016 Paralympian
Camila Haase, Costa Rica, Para Swimming – Rio 2016 Paralympian
Kadeena Cox, Great Britain, Para Athletics & Para Cycling – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Lauren Steadman, Great Britain, Para Triathlon – 1 Silver
Alice Tai, Great Britain, Para Swimming – 1 Gold, 1 Bronze
Alison Yu Chui Yee, Hong Kong, Wheelchair Fencing – 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
Leung Yuk Wing, Hong Kong, Boccia – 3 Gold, 1 SilverManasi Joshi, India, Para Badminton – Paralympic Hopeful
Devendra Jhajharia, India, Para Athletics – 2 Gold
Jendi Pangabean, Indonesia, Para Swimming – Rio 2016 Paralympian
Ni Nengah Widiasih, Indonesia, Para Powerlifting – 1 Bronze
Jason Smyth, Ireland, Para Athletics – 5 GoldEllen Keane, Ireland, Para Swimming – 1 Bronze
Atsushi Yamamoto, Japan, Para Athletics – 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Sae Shigemoto, Japan, Para Athletics – 1 Bronze
Mohamad Ridzuan Puzi, Malaysia, Para Athletics – 1 Gold
Muhammad Nur Syaiful Zulkafli, Malaysia, Para Swimming – Paralympic
HopefulLenia Ruvalcaba, Mexico, Para Judo – 1 Gold, 1 Silver
Gustavo Sanchez, Mexico, Para Swimming – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Lucy Ejike, Nigeria, Para Powerlifting – 3 Gold, 2 Silver
Paul Kehinde, Nigeria, Para Powerlifting – 1 Gold
Maciej Lepiato, Poland, Para Athletics – 2 Gold
Natalia Partyka, Poland, Para Table Tennis – 5 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Tay Wei Ming, Singapore, Para Badminton – Paralympic Hopeful
Yip Pin Xiu, Singapore, Para Swimming – 3 Gold, 1 Silver
Ntando Mahlangu, South Africa, Para Athletics – 1 Silver
Anrune Liebenberg, South Africa, Para Athletics – 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Rawat Tana, Thailand, Para Athletics – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Arawan Bootpo, Thailand, Para Powerlifting – Four-time Paralympian
Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta, The Philippines, Para Powerlifting – 1 Bronze
Jerrold Mangliwan, The Philippines, Para Athletics – Rio 2016 Paralympian
Sara Al Senaani, United Arab Emirates, Para Athletics – 1 Bronze
Mohammed Khamis Khalaf, United Arab Emirates, Para Powerlifting – 2 Gold, 1 Silver
Brad Snyder, United States, Two-Time Team Citi Athlete, Para Swimming – 5 Gold, 2 Silver
Scout Bassett, United States, Two-Time Team Citi Athlete, Para Athletics – Rio 2016 Paralympian
Trevon Jenifer, United States, Wheelchair Basketball – 1 Gold, 1 Bronze
Nicky Nieves, United States, Sitting Volleyball – 1 Gold
Parting Words
You can learn more about the members of “Team Citi” by visiting Citi website. Also, Citi invites you to engage with and support them on social media by using the hashtag #TeamCiti in your posts and follow their journeys to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which includes stops in London this week for the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, in Dubai this November for the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships and in the Philippines this January for the 2020 ASEAN Para Games.
