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MODERN FACILITIES AT PARAPAN AMERICAN VILLAGE AMAZE SCHOOL STUDENTS
They interacted with the Para athletes and the pets and visited the Casa Perú and recreational area during their tour.
Children are known by their extreme honesty. And a group of students from the Santa Magdalena Sofia Barat School of La Molina confirmed it.
Only one word can define their emotions and state of mind during the two-hour tour around the Pan American and Parapan American Village, located in the district of Villa El Salvador: marveled.
This group of students had the chance to visit the International Zone and were impressed by the attractions of the Casa Perú, lived a mind-blowing virtual experience, and took pictures with the Para athletes at this venue. Lima 2019 was ready to welcome the best Para athletes in the Parapan American Village.
They also enjoyed the show of the Peruvian National Police trained dogs and had a great time at the entertainment area.
After the tour, two of the school students summarized this unforgettable experience. First, Joaquín de la Puente was dazzled by Casa Perú and he believed that Para athletes can “overcome any obstacles at these Lima 2019 Parapan American Games”.
Juan Diego Ferrer was more emphatic about his impressions. When asked what he liked the most there, his had a sounded response: everything.
“I liked everything: the Casa Perú, the apartments, the entertainment area. I saw myself in the athletes when I saw them playing Play Station (giggles). Obstacles are but an illusion. You can overcome the illusion by seeing the reality. There are things that make us all happy and that helps athletes”, stressed Juan Diego in the wise word of an adult.
Teacher Jessica Puccinelli considered the students visit to the Parapan American Village a form of awareness campaign on people with an impairment and what they can achieve. Before finishing their visit, students shouted at the same time an encouraging message to the Peruvian delegation in the Parapan American Games: “Let’s all play.”