The venue, managed by the Instituto Peruano del Deporte, hosted The Legends’ Vision-Legacy Tour Perú 2026 for the first time in South America to expand the sport's reach.
The Legends Draw Crowds to Polideportivo 2
The showcase featured former world number one Peter Gade of Denmark, 2000 Sydney Olympic champion Tony Gunawan, former world doubles number one Marcus Fernaldi Gideon of Indonesia, Spanish representative Fernando Rivas, and Chinese player He Bingjiao.
Officials and Athletes Attend Lima Badminton Exhibition
Javier Ramírez, director of the National Directorate of Affiliated Sport, attended the event representing Institute President Óscar Fernández Cáceres, alongside Peruvian Badminton Sports Federation President Ignacio Argüelles. The program combined training clinics for coaches, school visits, special challenge exhibitions, and 3-versus-3 mixed team matches pairing international stars, ambassadors, and local talents.
Peruvian Para-Athletes Share the Court
Among the local athletes participating was Giuliana Poveda, a member of the 2025–2028 Paralympic Cycle Program funded by the Institute to support high-performance training and competition preparation. The fast-paced format featured rallies and trick shots, offering members of the Peruvian national selection a chance to play alongside athletes from multiple generations of international competition.
What Is the Legends' Vision-Legacy Tour?
What is The Legends’ Vision-Legacy Tour? It is an international exhibition designed to promote badminton, connect fans with prominent players, and provide coaching clinics and youth training sessions across different regions.
Who manages Polideportivo 2 de la Videna? The venue is administered by the Instituto Peruano del Deporte, which supported the 2026 event to bring high-level sports exhibitions to local facilities.
Which international players traveled to Lima for the 2026 tour? The roster included Peter Gade, Tony Gunawan, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Fernando Rivas, and He Bingjiao.
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