Pan American Games Officially Opens In Peru
The Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Pan American Games took place at the Estadio Nacional del Perú in Lima, Peru, with Bermuda’s team joining teams from 40 other nations at the prestigious international event.
The Pan American Games are taking place from 26 July to 11 August, with 7,000 athletes from 41 nations competing in over 400 events across 39 sports; including 17 athletes representing Bermuda in seven sports.
“This is the most important sporting event in our country’s history,” said Carlos Neuhaus, president of the Lima 2019 Organizing Committee. “We are so excited to welcome you all with open arms.”
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