More than 400 Peruvian athletes will participate in the Asunción 2022 South American Games

Peru will be present at the twelfth edition of the South American Games Asuncion 2022. More than 400 sportsmen, the national delegation will participate from October 01 to 15, in a total of 46 subjects of the 53 sports that make up this event. Also, the representatives of the ‘bicolor’ They will be measured against 14 countries as main rivals in their respective categories: Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Curacao, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Regarding the Peruvian team, the karateka Alexandra Grande and the olympic skater Angelo Caro, they were chosen to take on the responsibility of being the flag bearer at the opening ceremony, a job they express pride in. “It’s a honor to be the flag bearer. Having this distinction is a source of pride, but here all the athletes are going to carry the flag, we are going to leave everything and the results will come,” Grande told the local press.

In the same line, Max Perez, president of the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD), also had a message alluding to the Peruvian representation in its capacity as authority. “As president of the IPD it is exciting to join you on this day. I am sure that they will provide us with the results that Peru needs. We are supporting them, we hope that they shine in all competitions and that your dreams come true. They are an example for children. Long live Peru! ”, She pointed out during the farewell ceremony of the athletes heading to Paraguay.

Finally, the former Peruvian volleyball player and current Head of Mission of the national institution, Leyla Chihuan, He admitted that he feels safe around the different performances of the Peruvians in their respective disciplines and categories. “We are going to an important event. For our part, the greatest success to each of you. We know that they will best represent possible. They are the present of national sport and the future is also assured. Good luck and the medals have to be much greater than the previous Games”, concluded the former congresswoman.

A large part of the athletes sent belong to the Athlete Support Program (PAD) imparted by the IPD, so the entities in charge expect to exceed the national mark in the intercontinental medal table with respect to the achievements obtained in the last edition. Cochabamba 2018. In Bolivia, the Peruvian team achieved 92 medals overall: 22 gold, 29 silver and 41 bronze, and placed seventh in the table with 14 nations in the race.

Data: The current edition of Suramericanos brings surprises to its program, such as the diversity of sports that joins the international contest, due to the worldwide boom they sustain. In addition, approximately 20 sports will qualify directly for Santiago 2023. Here are some points to highlight in this regard.

Sports with the presence of Peruvians (most outstanding and with the possibility of a medal): Artistic swimming, chess, athletics, badminton, boxing, canoeing, fencing, water skiing, judo, karate, weightlifting, wrestling, taekwondo, field tennis, table tennis, shooting, triathlon, sailing, volleyball, beach volleyball, football and beach soccer.

Sports that qualify for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games: Water sports (swimming, diving, artistic swimming, open water and water polo), athletics, handball, boxing, bowling, cycling (track, road, mountain bike and BMX), horse riding (dressage and jumping), water skiing (wakeboard), hockey on grass, karate, running and figure skating, skateboarding, rugby sevens, squash, tennis, table tennis, archery, shooting sports, triathlon.

Missing Sports: Basque ball, modern pentathlon and racquetball.

Sports that are officially added: Bowls, freestyle cycling, bodybuilding, beach soccer and skateboarding.

Sports that are added as an exhibition: Chess and Padel.

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