The table of honor was made up of the national director of Recreation and Sports Promotion of the IPD, Mauricio Martínez, accompanied by the president of the FDPB, Ignacio Argüelles.
During the ceremony, 160 badminton players were awarded, including the first three places in the general table according to their category, and then the “Best” modality followed with the presentation of 18 individual trophies.
In the conventional badminton category, Inés Castillo and Adriano Viale stood out, medalists in the recent Ayacucho Lima 2025 Bolivarian Games and members of the IPD’s Lima 2027 Program.
In para-badminton, eleven para-athletes who benefited from the IPD financial subsidy programs were distinguished, with the winners Pilar Jáuregui and Giuliana Poveda standing out. Both are part of the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Cycle Program.
“I am grateful for the Paralympic Cycle Program that has helped me a lot, that is why my training improved. I have the ease of having a private coach, of having five competitive events. Now I focus on training without thinking about external factors and that is what allows me to stand out,” explained Jáuregui after receiving her award.
Likewise, he referred to the Lima 2027 Program and expressed his joy for the incorporation of his duo, Jacqueline Burgos. “It is helping many athletes and para-athletes, like Jacqueline who competes with me and may well have a career thinking about a good result in the Parapan American Games next year. Then we will respect the house and ensure all the gold medals that are possible,” he said.
The IPD is committed to the maximum potential of its high-performance athletes and para-athletes through comprehensive management of its support programs with the aim of strengthening Peruvian sport.
Recognized athletes and para-athletes who receive financial subsidies from the IPD:
Pilar Jáuregui – Best female Para-badminton athlete WH2
Giuliana Poveda – Best Female Para-Badminton Athlete SH6
Adriano Viale – Best Senior Male Athlete
Inés Castillo – Best Senior Female Athlete
Jacqueline Burgos – Best Female Para-Badminton Athlete WH1
Jairo Aranguri – Best Men’s Para-Badminton SU5 Athlete
Gerson Vargas – Best Male Parabadminton Athlete SL3
Nilton Quispe – Best Male Para-Badminton Athlete SH6
Diana Rojas – Best female Para-badminton athlete SU5
Roberth Fajardo – Best Male Para-Badminton Athlete WH2
Renzo Bances – Best Male Parabadminton Athlete SL4
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Cycle Program
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Cycle Program has a budget of 23,552,784 soles, which guarantees for 4 consecutive years the support of 7 athletes and 7 elite para-athletes who obtained medals or diplomas in Paris 2024. The support includes monthly subsidies, medical insurance, Olympic-level coaches, preparation and/or competition camps and sports clothing.
Lima 2027 Program
The Lima 2027 Program offers a meritocratic benefit to 130 athletes and para-athletes with medal projections at the Lima 2027 Pan American and Pan American Games. Its execution will last 3 years, allocating resources for training campaigns and international tournaments.
