Stefano Peschiera will be the flag bearer for the Peruvian delegation at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. The Peruvian Olympic Committee (COP) officially announced the appointment of the outstanding Peruvian sailor on Sunday.
The special ceremony took place at the San Ignacio de Loyola University, where the athletes representing us in the Pan American Games were also present. The Games will take place from July 26th to August 11th.
"Congratulations, Stefano Peschiera! Our first qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will also be our flag bearer at Lima 2019. We are very happy to have you!" Lima 2019 posted on their official Twitter account.
Peschiera was also the flag bearer for the Peruvian delegation at the South American Beach Games. It is worth noting that the Peruvian delegation will participate with 827 athletes in the continental tournament.