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In each of the 20 medals earned by our determined Para athletes, who participated in the Abu Dabi Special Olympics World Games, there is more than one story of personal triumph. Upon arrival at VIDENA, these champions received the best reward for their effort: Milcos’ warm greeting.
The Pan American and Parapan American Games mascot raised more than one spontaneous laugh among this group of people, who smile to life and stand out in special sports despite their impairments. Milco shared with them the spirit of Lima 2019 in a moment they will treasure forever. They received a photo with the mascot and gifts by the organization.
The national team participated in disciplines such as unified volleyball, athletics, swimming and rhythmic gymnastics; and was awarded a total of 6 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze medals, as well as other 22 recognition ribbons that the World Games awards based on merit, even though the athletes did not reach the podium. Undoubtedly, a very valuable work.
Karina Mondragón, member of the volleyball team that defeated Russia when competing for gold, was eager to meet Milco. She did not hide her wish to participate in the Parapan American Games. “We proved that Peruvians are prepared to rise to the top. It would be a dream come true to participate in Lima 2019,” said the Peruvian champion.
ABOUT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The Peruvian Special Sports Association is a private entrepreneurship that has been working for 32 years with athletes with intellectual impairment. Their participation in the Abu Dabi World Games opens a possible, window so that they can aim to participate in the Parapan American Games, said Pamela Davelouis, president of the Peruvian Special Sports Association.
“We have to coordinate with the National Paralympic Association of Peru to check if the categories that participated in the United Arab Emirates may be among the qualification limits in the months prior to the competition.”
ABOUT LIMA 2019
The Parapan American Games will gather 1890 Para athletes from 33 countries, participating in 17 sports and 18 disciplines. Competitions will take place between August 23 and September 1, 2019. A total of 14 sports will be qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
The Lima 2019 Pan American Games will include 39 sports and 62 disciplines, in which athletes will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. A total of 23 disciplines are qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
