CARLOS NEUHAUS: “LIMA 2019 FORESEES A FUTURE FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES”

The President of the Organizing Committee of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games (COPAL), Carlos Neuhaus, recognized the incredible achievements obtained by the athletes that were part of this huge sports event that made Lima the new Sports Capital of the Americas.

In the Closing Ceremony of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games, held at the National Stadium, he said that we should acknowledge the strength, speed, skill, nerve, ambition and commitment of the athletes, but also their humbleness in the victory and their dignity in the loss. “Athletes of the Americas, you've shown us how to live and compete with the Olympic values of friendship, excellence and respect,” said Neuhaus.

When he thanked all the participants, he stressed this competition has provided our country with the best venues, worthy of the best world athletes and ready to be used by our youth. They will be the future sports champions, our golden generation.

In the emotional closing ceremony, Neuhaus thanked all the contributors that made this Games a success, especially the large and wonderful team of volunteers that made us all feel proud.

He added that Lima 2019 foresees a future full of opportunities for Peru because our country welcomed the most outstanding athletes with open arms, regardless of their nationalities, putting the world’s spotlight on us.

The COPAL president said these days helped us learn that sport can inspire our communities and trigger a transformation capable of changing our lives.

“We learned that, when the aspiration and strength meet, we can do great things. Thank you, Peru. These were your Games. This is your legacy. Go Peru! Let’s all keep playing,” concluded Neuhaus.