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Milo Marathon Manila leg joined by hundreds of athletes with disabilities, highlights inclusivity
Milo Marathon Manila leg joined by hundreds of athletes with disabilities, highlights inclusivity
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 18, 2025 04:58 PM PHT

Left: Participants of the 3K category set off at the sound of the starting gun; Right: Alex Faith Garcia shares a moment with students from the Philippine School for the Deaf. HandoutMANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of athletes with disabilities from Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) and Special Olympics Pilipinas (SOP) joined the Manila leg of MILO Marathon, highlighting the unifying and empowering spirit of sports.
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They were among the thousands of marathon participants alongside elite runners to first-timers, showcasing the opportunity of everyone could cross the finish line—one step at a time.
They were among the thousands of marathon participants alongside elite runners to first-timers, showcasing the opportunity of everyone could cross the finish line—one step at a time.
"Running with my family allowed me to bond with them while also helping me become more patient and focused. It also helps me manage stress," shared one participant from the PSD.
"Running with my family allowed me to bond with them while also helping me become more patient and focused. It also helps me manage stress," shared one participant from the PSD.
"Sports help me develop myself, exercise more, and continue to persevere. I encourage others to join, be more patient, and enjoy the experience," shared another runner from the same institution.
"Sports help me develop myself, exercise more, and continue to persevere. I encourage others to join, be more patient, and enjoy the experience," shared another runner from the same institution.
The Nestle drink brand, with its partnership with SOP, seeks to provide more platforms and sporting opportunities for them.
The Nestle drink brand, with its partnership with SOP, seeks to provide more platforms and sporting opportunities for them.
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“Sports teach discipline, grit, and teamwork—values that extend far beyond the track. At MILO, we believe that active kids are better learners, and we are committed to breaking barriers so that every child, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive through sports,” said Carlo Sampan, head of MILO Sports.
“Sports teach discipline, grit, and teamwork—values that extend far beyond the track. At MILO, we believe that active kids are better learners, and we are committed to breaking barriers so that every child, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive through sports,” said Carlo Sampan, head of MILO Sports.
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