Lima, Peru; 03 September 2018: More than 40 national and international companies interested in sponsoring the Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games participated in a summit held today in the Peruvian capital.
The summit, which took place at the Swissotel in Lima, was aimed at presenting interested companies with commercial opportunities arising from Peru’s largest ever sporting event.
The summit opened with words from Panam Sports President Neven Ilic who explained the full reach of the Games across the Americas:
"Through our associated channels, the Games will reach more than 500 million people. I have participated in many Olympic Games and Pan American Games and the work I have witnessed here in Lima is extraordinary.
"Thanks to efforts from the Lima 2019 Organising Committee and the commitment from the Peruvian Government, the Games are going to leave an important legacy for Peru.
"The objective today is to invite you to be a part of this unique project, which will involve the whole country."
Lima 2019 President Carlos Neuhaus updated attendees on the progress of preparations for the Games and what the event means to Peru:
"This event will be a great opportunity for Peru to promote itself to the world. We are working very hard to deliver a memorable event that displays the best that our country has to offer.
"The most important matter for us is the legacy that the Games will leave. We want to transmit the passion and excitement that Peruvians experienced during the FIFA World Cup in Russia to other sports. There are athletes in Peru that are amongst the best in the world in their respective fields and we want to turn them into national heroes.
"Everyone can contribute to our country and that is what these Games are about. Therefore, I ask you all to get involved and not miss this unique opportunity to be a part of the largest multi-sport event ever to take place in Peru."
The summit also featured presentations from Panam Sports Marketing Director Alexandra Orlando; Lima 2019 Commercial, Marketing and Communications Director Christian van Oordt and President of the Paralympic Association of Peru, Lucha Villar.
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