Lima 2019 Parapan American Games: Carlos Felipa won a silver medal in shot put [PHOTOS].

Carlos Felipa won the silver medal in the F63 shot put competition at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games. This adds one more medal to the Peruvian team's tally in this tough continental competition.

Our representative Carlos Felipa achieved a total score of 10.67 in his participation, behind Brazilian Mauro Evaristo de Sousa who scored 13.00 points, in these Lima 2019 Parapan American Games.

Meanwhile, Colombian Humberto Armella won the bronze medal with a total score of 10.21.

An emotional Carlos Felipa in an interview for a major national publication highlighted the importance of 'opening doors' so that people can overcome their destiny and become fighters in life, through sports.

Carlos Felipa was a victim of a terrorist attack in 2010, which cost him his left leg. Despite this, he has managed to become a great athlete and has now added one more medal for Peru.

It is important to remember that Carlos Felipa was responsible for lighting the Parapan American Torch in Pachacamac, in an emotional moment.

Together with Carlos Felipa, our representatives Antero Villalobos (Judo), Luis Sandoval López (para athletics), and Jorge Arcela (para shooting) also won medals for Peru.