Agustina Maximo Bantiloc (born August 8, 1968) is a Filipino para-archer. She is also formerly competed in powerlifting and para-athletics.[1] She took part at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris as a para-archer.
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| Full name | Agustina Maximo Bantiloc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 8, 1968 (age 56) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home town | Baguio Tanudan, Kalinga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2003–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para-archery Powerlifting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
editArchery
editBantiloc would first take up powerlifting in 2003, before shifting to para-archery in 2011.[2] She would frequently train under John Hongitan, who is the national coach for the para-archery of the Philippines since that year.[3] Archery coach Arthur Tampua would convince her of the switch.[4]
She would represent the Philippines internationally and would play in the 2011 edition of the ASEAN Para Games.[5] She would compete in 2014 edition.[6] Bantiloc won two bronzes in that two iterations.[7] She was to compete in the 2015 edition, but was disqualified over technicalities regarding the type of wheelchair she was using.[2] At the 2019 ASEAN Para Games in Surakarta, Bantiloc would clinch a bronze with Marcel Burgos in the mixed compound event.[4]
She also competed in the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.[2]
2024 Summer Paralympics
editBantiloc would qualify for the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris via a bipartite invitation. She met the qualifying standard of 652 points at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.[4] She would train under Jonathan Josol in preparation for the games in Paris.[2] Bantiloc would be one of the flagbearers for the Philippines in the opening ceremony alongside swimmer Ernie Gawilan.[8] Bantiloc is the oldest competitor of the delegation at 55 years old.[9]
Bantiloc scored 618 in the open ranking round, her season best but placed last among 28 competitors pitting her against fifth seed Jane Karla Gögel of Brazil in the round of 32.[10] Bantiloc ended her campaign after losing 127–143 to Gögel.[11]
Powerlifting
editPowerlifting is her first sport, taking it up in 2003.[2] She debuted at the ASEAN Para Games as a powerlifter, winning a bronze in the 2003 edition in Vietnam.[4]
Personal life
editBantiloc has three children.[13] She is associated with Baguio and Tanudan, Kalinga.[5][12][14] She is a wheelchair user acquiring her disability at age six when she fractured her pelvic bone.[4]
References
edit- ^ "BANTILOC Agustina Maximo". Paris 2024 Paralympics. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 1, 2024. (alternate link)
- ^ a b c d e "Para-athlete determined on challenges". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. April 2, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Pedralvez, Bong (July 17, 2024). "Para archery head coach gives up slot for Paris". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Pedralvez, Bong (June 26, 2024). "Para archer welcomes chance to compete in Paris". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Madrazo, Vanessa Kate (January 2, 2014). "Baguio sends athletes to 7th ASEAN Paragames". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Madrazo, Vanessa Kate (September 27, 2015). "PWD archers see action in 8th Asean ParaGames". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Libre, Jose Jr (August 21, 2014). "Baguio chosen as archery training center". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (August 25, 2024). "Gawilan, Batinloc to carry Philippine flag in Paris Paralympics opening rites". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Caniza, Annika (August 14, 2024). "The Paralympians Representing The Philippines in Paris". The Game. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Payo, Jasmine (August 29, 2024). "Para archer Bantiloc last in Paris ranking round despite season-best mark". Rappler. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (August 30, 2024). "Archer Bantiloc ends Paralympic bid". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Catajan, Maria Elena (May 30, 2018). "Council fetes para athletes-medalists". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Navarro, June (August 30, 2024). "Paralympics 2024: PH archer Agustina Bantiloc ends campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Delfin, Dioquino (August 30, 2024). "Para archer Agustina Bantiloc falls to world No. 3, ends Paralympics run". Rappler. Retrieved September 1, 2024.