Author: Lima 2019 press release Lima, 25 July 2019

CAULDRON TO BE LIT AT NATIONAL STADIUM TOMORROW

Over 2000 journalists have been accredited to cover the Pan American Games, according to Lima 2019 official spokesperson, Carlos Manuel Lazarte.

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Official Lima 2019 spokesperson, Carlos Manuel Lazarte, reported this morning that the Pan American Torch has already completed its journey through Peru’s main cities. He added that it will soon arrive in Lima to light the cauldron at the National Stadium as part of the Opening Ceremony of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. 

During a press conference, he highlighted that over 900 Peruvians have been Pan American torchbearers over the 23 days the journey has lasted after starting in Mexico. 

Regarding the Opening Ceremony, Lazarte reiterated that it will be a spectacular event that will showcase Peruvian culture in relation to sports, and that it will be broadcast worldwide. 

He informed that more than 2000 journalists have been accredited to cover the Pan American Games, which will officially start on Friday July 26 after an impressive ceremony at the National Stadium. 

Lazarte explained that the Pan American Games organizing committee is very happy and satisfied about the response of athletes and participants, mainly the 12,124 volunteers who are making a huge effort and carrying out work in an all-new context, as this will undoubtedly boost volunteer culture in Peru. 

At the same time, he mentioned that the mobile app for press transportation is already up and running. The app can be downloaded from IOS and Android devices and it will bus transportation schedules from the Lima Convention Center, located in San Borja, to the various competition locations.