PARAPAN AMERICAN TORCH TOURS LIMA’S STREETS

The Parapan American Torch, symbol that embodies the spirit of the Games, began its journey through the Peruvian capital city in the district of Santiago de Surco, conveying a message of fellowship and creating a festive atmosphere. This journey also served to share the Paralympic values with all the public.

In this context, the Lima 2019 Executive Secretary, Amalia Moreno, who also carried the torch, stressed the importance of this torch relay as it allows to pave the way for the construction of a more inclusive society, in which the sports performance of Para athletes across the continent is cherished again.

“All our compatriots should join us and support the organization of this huge Para sporting event that will feature the best Para athletes in the Americas,” expressed the official.

After carrying the torch, the head of the Peruvian Para taekwondo delegation, Delicia Paredes, added that “it’s exciting to take part in this celebration that is being hosted in Peru for the first time and where all Peruvians are ambassadors of the largest Para sporting event in the continent.”

In this first segment, the Parapan American Flame toured the districts of Santiago de Surco, Surquillo and San Borja. The residents of these districts joined the celebration singing “Arriba Perú” and “Cómo no te voy a querer” at the top of their voices, songs that helped us claim the title of the best fanbase in the world during the last FIFA World Cup.

This way, the Parapan American Flame started its journey across Lima, where all Peruvians reaffirmed their country has become the heart of the best of Para sports in the Americas.