During the inauguration of the Third Futsal Down World Cup - Lima 2022 in La Videna, the President of the Republic , Pedro Castillo, welcomed athletes and delegations from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Portugal to Peru, Turkey and Uruguay.
“You are in one of the most diverse countries on the planet, with a variety of ecosystems, with exceptional nature, with its climates, its ancestral culture, its language, its traditions, its customs and its identity, which together define this nation that welcomes you. We welcome them with open arms and are proud to be organizers of the 3rd Futsal Down World Cup,” said the president.
He pointed out that this contest will allow athletes to demonstrate the best of their talent. He indicated that it is an opportunity to tell the world “that sport has no barriers, it does not exclude, it has no borders, sports unites us, it is health, it teaches us values such as teamwork, respect and loyalty”.
He addressed the athletes stating that they are the best example of struggle, perseverance and overcoming. They know well that there is no victory without sacrifice, but respecting the rules of the game and the rival. He also told his parents and coaches that with his support and effort they have not only made it possible for these boys to make it to the national team, but also to play a world tournament.
He also called on the national teams to demonstrate the best of their talent and to leave the name of Peru high. “Follow the example of our boys from the national football team who a few days ago won the right to play the repechage for a quota for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.”
ABOUT THE CUP
For the first time in the country there will be a Futsal Down World Cup and the Legado venue of the National Sports Village (VIDENA) will be the venue that will host the great sporting event, where more than 150 athletes will measure their strength from April 01 to 10, encouraged by the enthusiasm of fans from the stands.
Stars such as the world champion with Brazil, Romario de Souza Faría and the Peruvian crack, Paolo Guerrero, will attend the international competition, as part of their initiative and commitment to make the capabilities of people with down syndrome visible.
The opening ceremony was attended by the President, First Lady Lilia Paredes, the director of the Legacy Project, Federico Tong Hurtado; the Minister for Women and Vulnerable Populations, Diana Miloslavich Tupac; the president of the Down Peru Collective, Gisely Alvarado Ramírez; the president of the National Council for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (CONADIS), Marco Antonio Gamarra La Barrera; among other authorities.
To be part of the sports party, fans must make a donation of S/20, by entering the link: https://mundial-futsaldown.legado.gob.pe
LIMA IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD
Peru was chosen as the venue this year, due to its first-rate infrastructure, following the competitions held in Russia and Brazil, in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
In this way, VIDENA is once again the scene of a championship of international significance. This time, from the modern Velodrome, built for the Lima 2019 Games and currently managed by the Legacy Project. Eight countries will participate: Portugal, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Turkey, Uruguay and Peru.
DEBUT PERUANO
The Peruvian national team, led by captain Edgard Gómez (24), is part of Group B, along with Portugal, Mexico and Argentina. Meanwhile, Group A includes Brazil, Chile, Turkey and Uruguay. The national team will debut against Mexico, on April 2, from 7:30 p.m.
THE WORLD CUP MASCOT
Another attraction of the 2022 Futsal Down World Cup will be the presence of the official mascot called “Qantu”, which represents a Peruvian hummingbird, an endemic bird of the Utcubamba River basin, in the high jungle of the north of the country.
At VIDENA, the most modern sports infrastructure in the Americas region emerges, under the responsibility of the Legacy Project, which continues to work in coordination with federations and institutions related to sport.
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