Asian Para Games

Para chess star Sander Severino passes away at 40

7. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

Sander Severino, a celebrated FIDE Master and the face of Philippine para chess, died on February 7 at age 40 in his hometown of Silay, Negros Occidental, due to heart failure. Despite a childhood diagnosis of a debilitating muscle condition, Severino amassed an impressive medal haul, including multiple golds at the Asian and ASEAN Para Games. His recent triumphs in Thailand marked his final contribution to the national team.