ARTHUR ZANETTI: “LIMA 2019 GAMES ARE GOING TO BE WONDERFUL”

Arthur Zanetti has an impressive track record that includes gold medals in Olympic Games, World Championships and Pan American Games; however, he thinks these achievements are not enough. The Brazilian artistic gymnastics star excels in the rings, always showing a performance that makes him one of the legends of the Latin American sport, an event you cannot miss in Lima 2019.

Zanetti arrived in Lima ready to earn his third consecutive Pan American gold, in the Villa El Salvador Sports Center. On July 27, the Brazilian athlete starts with the team event, and the following day, on June 28, he competes in the rings. The finals of this discipline is scheduled on July 30. Tickets are still available for the preliminary rounds. In an interview with Lima 2019, the Olympic champion in London 2012, was happy to stay in our capital.

“I have spent amazing days here in Lima. Ever since I came here on Saturday, the organizers have made us feel welcome. Regarding the inside of the Pan American Village, I thought the facilities were very good, as well as the gym and the stages. I feel these Games are going to be wonderful in Lima. Congratulations to all,” stated the Panam Sports Ambassador.

About his participation in Lima 2019, the athlete expressed he was in good shape. “I’m finally ready for the Games, after several competitions and demanding trainings. I think the Brazilian team is at their best. Even though we cannot guarantee a medal, we are going to fight to get to the most finals and also give our best performance to reach the highest place in the podium,” he added.

At last, he left a message for Peruvian gymnasts: “The Peruvian gymnastics has grown. I met several Peruvian athletes in recent years and my message to them is to not stop training with dedication. To give their best, but always for the love of the sport, because when we pursue our dreams, and we believe in them, there will be results in the long run. I’m an example of that, because I was very dedicated and had a lot of respect for my technical team,” he expressed.

TICKTES FOR PEN 10

To see the best gymnasts of the continent, you can get your tickets at lima2019.pe/tickets. The Lima 2019 Organizing Committee has recently installed a point of sale at Jockey Plaza Shopping Center, in Santiago de Surco. This new point of sale joins the other ten already located in Metro and Wong supermarkets, in the districts of Chorrillos, Independencia, La Molina, Lima, Miraflores, San Borja, San Isidro, San Juan de Miraflores, San Miguel and Surco.

Tickets prices start at PEN 20 or 10 for the Pan American and Parapan American Games, respectively. There will be 50% off for people with an impairment and their companion, senior citizens and anyone under the age of 18. It should be noted that 21 competitions in the Pan American Games are qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, while 13 Para sports will be qualifiers for the Paralympic Games.

The Lima 2019 Pan American Games will gather 6680 athletes from 41 countries and delegations of the Americas. There will be 19 days of competitions and ceremonies between July 24 and August 11, 2019, which will take place in 14 districts of Lima and Callao. Some venues are the VIDENA, Villa Maria Sports Center, Callao Regional Village, Villa El Salvador Sports Center, Punta Rocas, among others.