Peruvian taekwondo athlete Angélica Espinoza will be the flag bearer for the Peruvian delegation at the Parapan American Games. The young athlete, who was named the "Revelation Parade-sportsperson of 2017" by the National Paralympic Association of Peru, was chosen to represent our colors.
"It's a great responsibility. Being the flag bearer is not just any role. I am representing all of Peru's parade-sportspersons and I hope to represent the country well," said the athlete exclusively to RPP Noticias.
In addition, Espinoza explained that Lima 2019 is a great platform for parade-sportspersons. "It's a great honor to be the flag bearer. I know it will be a great moment for all parade-sportspersons. It's a great opportunity to show Peru how good we are and how much effort we have put in over the years," added the taekwondo athlete.
Finally, Angélica Espinoza stated that Peru's medals in the Pan American Games set a high bar to overcome for the upcoming Parapan American Games. "The medal forecast was exceeded and we hope to do the same," said the athlete.
The taekwondo athlete Angélica Espinoza will be the flag bearer for the Peruvian delegation at the Parapan American Games. The young athlete, who was named the "Revelation Parade-sportsperson of 2017" by the National Paralympic Association of Peru, was chosen to represent our colors.
"It's a great responsibility. Being the flag bearer is not just any role. I am representing all of Peru's parade-sportspersons and I hope to represent the country well," said the athlete exclusively to RPP Noticias.
In addition, Espinoza explained that Lima 2019 is a great platform for parade-sportspersons. "It's a great honor to be the flag bearer. I know it will be a great moment for all parade-sportspersons. It's a great opportunity to show Peru how good we are and how much effort we have put in over the years," added the taekwondo athlete.
Finally, Angélica Espinoza stated that Peru's medals in the Pan American Games set a high bar to overcome for the upcoming Parapan American Games. "The medal forecast was exceeded and we hope to do the same," said the athlete.
This is how Angélica Espinoza was presented as the flag bearer of Peru. | Source: RPP Noticias | Photographer: Ángel Flores