LIMA 2019 PUBLICATIONS KEEP OVER 2000 ACCREDITED JOURNALISTS UP TO DATE

Over 2000 journalists across the world that cover the multi-sports competitions of the Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games have found an excellent source of information in the Organizing Committee’s publications.

In its first edition, the Lima 2019 newsletter pointed out the victory of the Peruvian women’s beach volleyball team against El Salvador and the support of the Peruvian fans, as well as the stamina of the host handball team.

A complete and colorful photo gallery of the first day of competitions decorates the pages of this publication that includes press releases on the opening of the Casa Perú, led by the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Enrique Vásquez, and the COPAL President, Carlos Neuhaus.

The best Games memories are also included at the end of the first Lima 2019 press release, which will keep the press up informed about the events of the Pan American and Parapan American Games calendar.

OPENING CEREMONY

Also, the Lima 2019 supplement already hinted at the excitement of the Peruvian capital city a few hours before the Opening Ceremony of this multi-sport event that will bring all the Americas together.

The national and international press found interesting articles on the start of the sport activities on July 24, with beach volleyball and handball.

They also found useful information about to get tickets for the ceremonies and competitions, as well as the Culturaymi, the Games cultural program, and the Torch Relay.

It is worth mentioning that the Pan American torch will visit 26 cities in the Coast, Highlands and Jungle in 23 days. Tomorrow it will arrive at the National Stadium to mark the official start of Lima 2019, after being carried by 900 torchbearers and visited historical, cultural and natural sites.

The Lima 2019 special supplement provided details about the Games Opening Ceremony, which will feature 1700 national artists at the National Stadium, led by Lucho Quequezana and Vania Masías.

Besides, the ceremony will have stars such as Juan Diego Flórez and Puerto Rico’s Luis Fonsi. Around 50,000 spectators will watch the show and the parade of the 6700 athletes from 41 delegations.

The journalists avidly read the Road Plan implemented for the transfer of the accredited people, including athletes, judges, referees, volunteers, etc. They also found information about the arrival of the world medalists and a detailed schedule of the Pan American disciplines.

This way, they were satisfied as they got all the necessary information to cover the Pan American and Parapan American Games. #LetsAllPlay at Lima 2019.