The Guatemalan delegation was sworn in for him President Bernardo Arevalo heading to the Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswith the hope of representing the country in the most important event of the Olympic Cycle.
With the presence of 11 of the 15 classified athletesthe chapina delegation swore before the National flag their commitment to the fair and the desire to transcend in the competitions in France that start on July 26, 2024. Below we tell you all the details. How cool!
Paris 2024: Guatemalan delegation was sworn in
One of the most anticipated days for the athletes arrived and it was in the Auditorium of the Sports Palace, where 11 of the 15 selected athletes gathered, who will be in Paris 2024 to represent the country.
In a emotional ceremonythe selected ones were sworn in by the President Bernardo Arevalowho told them that they are the example.Their determination has allowed them to overcome and undertake this journey with the conviction that they carry on their foreheads the sweat of their own effort; in their minds, a goal; in their hands, the courage of those who have supported them; and in their hearts, the pride of a country.»said the ruler.
Photo description for visually impaired people: In the image Kevin Cordón gives the flag to Waleska Soto at the swearing-in of the delegation to Paris. (Credit: COG)
The flag bearers and escorts for Paris 2024
For Guatemala this will be the sixteenth occasion in which one participates in the Olympic Games. The first time was in Helsinki 1952but since Mexico 1968 has not failed on any occasion.
With a video full of emotion, with the athletes celebrating in some of their Skills They showed themselves to both selected chosen as standard bearers. On this occasion there will be a man and a woman, which symbolizes gender equality. and commitment to diversity, thus reflecting the modern values promoted by the Olympic movement.
This is how it was announced that the standard bearer it will be Kevin Cordon of badminton next to Waleska Soto of hunting gun shooting. Their escorts, who would cover their obligations in case the holders cannot do so, will be Luis Grijalva of athletics y Adriana Ruano of shooting hunting weaponsWhat a pride for the country!
Los athletes who accompanied them were Alberto Gonzalez athletics; Jean Pierre Brol y Sebastian Bermudez hunting gun shooting, Andres Fernandez y Sophia Hernandez of modern pentathlon, Eric Gordillo y Lucero Mejia swimming and Jacqueline Solís of judo.
A delegation committed to success
Flag bearers Cordón and Ruano, along with their escort, Soto, signed the golden book of sport. Grijalvawatched from a live broadcast, along with the other athletes absent for being in competence.
After the swearing-inlos athletes Presents had to pass under the National flag as a symbol of commitment to the country, and as he said Kevin Cordonevery time they go out to compete they do it all over the country.
Those absent from the swearing-in were Grijalva, Jose Alejandro Barrondo, Juan Ignacio Maeglifor being in preparation camps and Eric Barrondothe only Olympic medalist in the history of the country, because, according to the authorities, his classification was confirmed yesterday, but he will undoubtedly be one of the stars to follow in the delegation.
Photo description for people with visual disabilities: In the image, badminton player Kevin Cordón places the pin on President Bernardo Arévalo, on the day that the Guatemalan delegation was sworn in for Paris 2024. (Credit: COG)
The cost of preparing for Paris 2024
For the Paris Games to be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, according to the COGthere has been a sports investment of Q9.8 million in the seven sports participants. The hunting gun shooting It has been the one with the largest budget (Q2.4 million), as it is also the one with the most qualified athletes (4).
So everything is ready for the delegation to parade on the Seine, a opening ceremony The only one that can be experienced in France, as it will not take place in a stadium as has happened in other editionsHow cool!
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2024-07-04 05:02:08
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