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(ATR) Panam Sports leaders are doing everything in their power to ensure the 41 member NOCs, in particular the smaller nations, enjoy a smooth and safe transition from home to the Tokyo Games.
The organization’s secretary general Ivar Sisniega tells Around the Rings that concerns are significant and a number of support programs are being implemented, including a pre-Games training camp in Japan for smaller NOCs and athletes that are interested.
"People are worried with how the Games will be carried out, what the restrictions will be, what the precautions will be," Sisniega says.
The three-time Olympian, who represented Mexico in the Modern Pentathlon, believes that constant communication between Panam Sports and its 41 NOCs is essential.
"We’ve had lots of communication with our NOCs and we’ve created small groups of NOCs, a little bit by languages, a little bit by similarities, and we meet regularly," Sisniega informs.
"One big concern, especially in most of Latin America, is getting the vaccines. Although it is not a requirement for Tokyo, I think people would just feel safer if their athletes and officials are vaccinated.
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Live Sports Featured on Panam Sports' New Mobile App
(ATR) Innovative, stylish, colorful and user-friendly, Panam Sports' new mobile application is a must have for sports fans of the 41 NOCs of the Americas.
The over-the-top digital service, which was officially launched last week, is a significant and innovative transformation of the Panam Sports Channel, which went live during the Lima 2019 Pan American Games.
"The app, of course, allows people to watch on their phones, tablets or computers as well, so it’s a real advantage and we hope it will make it easier for people to access and find the information that they are looking for," Panam Sports secretary general Ivar Sisniega tells Around the Rings.
Features and highlights include memorable moments from past Pan American Games, behind-the scenes elements, athlete interviews and coaching seminars to watch on-demand, free for users to download.
"The original thought of the Panam Sports Channel was to show the best of the Games and our athletes, but it’s evolving – we’re finding different uses which have grown exponentially such as the coaching education and some things for athletes as well.
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