"VAN" (LIMA 2019 - Sports Desk) :: The main protagonists of Lima 2019 had a pleasant experience in the Pan American and Parapan American Villa. The gestures of the athletes and for Peruvian athletes, who were present in Villa El Salvador, were of approval, after participating in the test of operation of these facilities in which they will coexist during the development of the Games.
The selected men and women team of Hockey on grass verified that the departments in which they will rest, during the competition, are apt in their entirety. The captains of both delegations are satisfied with the amplitude of the rooms and the corresponding accesses.
"It is an incredible emotion to be in this Villa that will be the home of all sportsmen and sportsmen of Lima 2019. It is a spectacular infrastructure that will give us all the comforts to compete in the best way. And it is also a source of pride and excitement for Peru, "said goalkeeper and captain Felix Maffereti.
The men make up group B along with Mexico, Canada and the United States, rival of its premiere on July 30. While the ladies debutan, a day before, against Chile and complete with the United States and Mexico. All the matches will be at the Hockey Stadium of the Villa María del Triunfo Sports Center.
FOR SATISFIED ATHLETES
Although undoubtedly, the most emotional essay in the Villa was with the 22 For athletes of four disciplines such as For taekwondo, For swimming, For athletics, For powerlifting and Boccia. Nine of them, attended in wheelchairs and checked the accessibility of the towers, as well as the amplitude of the environments of each department.
They thrill the stories of overcoming our representatives. The case of Javier Soto Fajardo, who will compete in Boccia, is a clear example of perseverance. Compete in a sport for people with functional diversity, against opponents of different ages. His dreams were forged from his childhood in San Juan de Lurigancho.
Javier, 24 years old, completed his administration and business career in San Marcos, but faced with the lack of vacancies for his professional practices he took refuge in the sport for seven months. His severe disability was not an impediment to being one of the best and, months later, winning a bronze medal in Argentina, along with his partner Dean Acosta, in an open Pan American tournament.
"It is an immense joy to know this place, in which we will live together with the greatest Parapan American athletes. The rooms are very comfortable and are adapted to our needs. I have a huge anxiety that the Games begin because I am proud to represent Peru, "he said for national athlete.
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