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PRESIDENT MARTIN VIZCARRA: THE MOST IMPORTANT LEGACY OF LIMA 2019 IS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SPORTS ERA IN PERU
The Peruvian President awarded the two-time gold medalist in karate kumite, Alexandra Grande, in a coliseum full of people.
The Head of State highlighted the enthusiasm and commitment of all Peruvians to host these Pan American Games.
“The most important thing about these Pan American Games is that, from now on, the practice of these sports will be at its highest level. The Lima 2019 legacy is proving that all Peruvians can achieve everything we set our minds on with effort, enthusiasm and commitment."
This way, the President of Peru Martin Vizcarra Cornejo summarized the successful development of the most important multi-sports event in the Americas. He added that even though the building of sports infrastructure is a remarkable achievement, the real legacy is having strengthened the cooperation among all Peruvians.
The Head of State arrived at the Villa El Salvador Sports Center at 15:00 and observed each stage that Alexandra Grande went through to get to the Pan American gold medal. Along with Carlos Neuhaus, president of the Lima 2019 Organizing Committee, the Peruvian President cheered like a fan at the crowded Villa El Salvador Sports Center.
After leaving the place, he said he was proud that Peruvian sport has far exceeded expectations and that these achievements are the result of effort and hard work considering the medium and long term. He also said that Lima 2019 must be an experience that helps Peru to continue along the same path, because “sport is key to human development, we must strengthen this work and make this investment for the benefit of the population.”
The Peruvian Head of State had a meeting with Chilean president Sebastián Piñera before the medal ceremony. They talked about the Peruvian experience in these Games, as the southern country will host the 2023 Games.
As for the President of the Lima 2019 Organizing Committee, he stated that Peruvians should be proud to show the world that Peru can do something so magical and marvelous by working together. Carlos Neuhaus also said that these Games should be a milestone in Peruvian sport.
“We believe the government should continue supporting sports. With these results, the population will understand how important sport is to people’s lives. I want to thank the whole country for their support and for having contributed to Lima 2019 success,” he emphasized.