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PARAPAN AMERICAN TORCH RELAY ENDS IN SAN MIGUEL
In its three days of route across Lima, the spirit of the Games turned a new page in the history of Peru with the effort of all Peruvians.
A few hours before the lavish lighting of the cauldron at the majestic National Stadium, the Parapan American Torch ends its impressive tour though the “City of the Kings” at Parque de las Leyendas, located in the district of San Miguel.
There, the best of the three days was reflected in the spirit of the Games that opened a new chapter in the history of Lima, with the effort and integration of all Peruvians in accordance with the fundamental principles of the Paralympic movement.
The Lima 2019 Organizing Committee President Carlos Neuhaus assured that the spirit of the Games leaves an enduring legacy to Peru, allowing Peruvians to reflect on the challenges that their society must take on in order to offer greater opportunities to people with impairments.
“It has been a titanic effort and finally, we did it because Peruvians and our Para athletes were involved. They are doubly heroes because they overcome their own problems and represent Peru in the biggest Para sports event in the Americas. And we will leave them a country where people with impairments have greater possibilities of showing their potential,” he said with passion to the audience, who gathered in the surroundings of the emblematic zoo of Lima.
In this regard, Neuhaus, who was the penultimate Parapan American torchbearer, also pointed out that the legacy of Lima 2019 will be the future generations of Para athletes. “I want the Games to allow the formation of new Para athletes who become the winners of sports awards and bring glory to Peru,” he stated accompanied by the ovation of the public.
Meanwhile, the mayor of San Miguel, Juan José Guevara, thanked Carlos Neuhaus for being one of the Lima 2019 venues and living a unique experience that has filled all neighbors with joy. He also stressed that the Games reflect everything can be achieved with teamwork in Peru. “When Peruvians join forces and give our best, we achieve great things that serve as an example to the world,” said the mayor.
In this way, the Parapan American Flame ends its impressive route across Lima, bordering the 100 kilometers including approximately 300 relays. This torch relay promotes the Paralympic values to the citizens of Lima and lay the foundations to build a much more inclusive and egalitarian society in which the slogan Let’s all Play! is immortalized.