LIMA 2019 PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES WELCOMED THE MEXICAN DELEGATION

Tiredness was no excuse. The Mexican delegation had a great time upon their arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport. The delegation of over 70 persons arrived at 23:00 and was welcomed with a big surprise: an artistic performance in charge of Lima Airport Partners, which included typical dances from Peru’s coast, highlands and jungle. Dancers wearing typical costumes performed various Peruvian dances, such as Marinera Norteña, Huaylas and La Anaconda. 

“We want to welcome you to the best Parapan American Games in history. All Peruvians are working for you to enjoy these Games. The only thing you have to worry about is representing your teams in the best way possible. The rest is on us,” said Amalia Moreno, Lima 2019 secretary general, who welcomed the Para athletes and declared that these Games will serve us “to reflect on inclusion and accessibility.” 

Sergio Durand, secretary of the Mexican Paralympic Committee, spoke on behalf of the delegation. “We want to thank you for this wonderful welcome; we really appreciate this gesture. We Mexicans feel very happy and at home here. I always see smiles, kind and hard-working people, always there to help us,” said the officer with an “Arriba Perú” (Let’s go Peru) shout.  

Para athletes recorded videos and took selfies during the dance performance, also shouting “Mexico, Mexico!” Among the main athletes of this delegation we have Para powerlifters Patricia Bárcenas and Amalia Pérez, five-time Paralympic medalist. 

Amalia Pérez said that they are “really thankful for this reception, also because there is a commitment to adapted sports inclusion, and this performance is an opportunity to learn more about Peru’s culture.”  

The Parapan American Games will start on August 23 and will end on September 1. Get your tickets at the official website lima2019.pe/tickets and at the authorized points of sale.