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Buenos Aires will be the scene of the most important championship for athletes with Down Syndrome in America

The multi-sport event, which will take place during the week of World Down Syndrome Day: March 21, the day the opening ceremony will be held, will include the participation of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the United States, Guatemala, Mexico, Uruguay, Albania, Bulgaria, Portugal, Russia and Argentina and will have simultaneous competitions in the following disciplines: athletics, basketball, futsal, gymnastics, judo, swimming, artistic swimming, tennis and table tennis.

“In Argentina we prepare to be exemplary hosts and to be able to provide a high-quality tournament that is transcendental for the visibility and development of the sport for Down Syndrome in our country and throughout our continent, we invite everyone (governmental and non-governmental organizations , federations, foundations, companies, individuals) to join together to make this sport festival for Down Syndrome unique and unforgettable”, highlighted the head of the Argentine Sports Federation for Athletes with Down Syndrome (FADASD), Graciela Breques.

“I dream that this tournament, where we will be proud to have the participation of world champion and runner-up Argentine and American athletes, will be an emblem, a way to show the talent of our athletes with Down Syndrome from Argentina and from all over the world. our American continent, so that they are recognized and valued first as people, and in this case, also, as “athletes”, Breques pointed out.

The organizers arranged the following communication channels for the event: Instagram: Fadasd_ok; E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

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