Cendy Asusano Explained

Cendy Lovendino Asusano^[1] (born April 7, 1990) is a Filipino para-athlete who competes in the javelin throw.^[2]

Career

Asusano have competed in the ASEAN Para Games where she also competes in the shot put and discus throw. She debuted in the Southeast Asian competition's 2017 edition.^{[3] [4] [5]} In 2022 edition, she bagged two gold medals in javelin throw and shot put, but was disqualified on the discus throw due to a loose strap.^[6] She ended with two golds and a bronze in the 2023 edition.^{[1] [7]}

She would finish fourth in the javelin throw at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan.^[8]

Asusano finished fourth at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. She threw a distance of 15.05 meters establishing a new personal best.^[9]

Personal life

Asusano hails from Donsol, Sorsogon who would become a resident of Pasig.^[10] She is a wheelchair user.^[11] As of 2017, Asusano has a daughter with Juanito Mingarine a national wheelchair basketball player.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: CENDY LOVENDINO ASUSANO. ASEAN Para Games 2023 . PlayPro . 7 September 2024 . en.
2. Web site: ASUSANO Cendy . . 7 September 2024.
3. News: Asean Para Games first-timer Cendy Asusano captures third gold as PH ups golden haul to 19 . 7 September 2024 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 22 September 2017 . en.
4. News: Malanum . Jean . Asusano bags 3rd gold in ASEAN Para Games . 7 September 2024 . Philippine News Agecy . 22 September 2017.
5. News: Cendy Asusano bags Philippines' first gold . 7 September 2024 . Tiebreaker Times . 19 September 2017.
6. News: ASEAN Para Games: Cendy Asusano captures gold in shot put . 7 September 2024 . Tiebreaker Times . 3 August 2022.
7. News: ASEAN Para Games: Cendy Asusano nails javelin gold as Team PH adds three more golds . 7 September 2024 . Tiebreaker Times . 5 June 2023.
8. News: Mangliwan, Asusano earn berths to Paris Paralympics . 7 September 2024 . Manila Bulletin . 29 June 2024 . en.
9. News: Asusano resets personal best, retains world ranking in Paralympics . 7 September 2024 . ABS-CBN News . 7 September 2024.
10. News: Wheelchair thrower Asusano vows 100% effort in Paralympics’ debut . 7 September 2024 . Manila Standard . 6 September 2024.
11. News: Villar . Joey . Adeline keeps hot Team Phl on golden roll . 7 September 2024 . The Philippine Star . 21 September 2017.