PHILIPPINE Paralympic Committee (PPC) president Mike Barredo was guardedly optimistic about the prospects of the national para team, which leaves today on a chartered Philippine Airlines flight for the 11th Asean Para Games set July 30 to August 6 in Surakarta, Indonesia.

"I am guardedly optimistic about the chances of our national para athletes due to the circumstances leading to the 11th Asean Para Games," said Barredo yesterday on the eve of the departure of the PH contingent composed of 144 athletes, 38 coaches and 40 officials.

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