, affirmed he will work hard to continue winning more medals for Peru.
Similarly, the 29-year-old called for the construction of a High Performance Center for sailing to become more accessible.
During a ceremony that will be remembered for posterity, Peschiera —visibly moved— received the Sporting Laurels in the Grade of Grand Cross, which allows the Peruvian athlete's name to be inscribed on the facade of the Lima-based National Stadium, where the names of all those who made history in Peruvian sports are displayed.
In remarks, Peschiera expressed gratitude for the award and his feelings about what it means to him to have brought an Olympic medal to Peru after 32 years.
In his speech, the Peruvian athlete affirmed that beyond the physical preparation he had, he worked on the mental part, because that made him think that "just because I came from an underdeveloped country, I was not less than anyone else or that I had less chances of winning, since I realized that everything was in the mind."
"I know how important this medal is for Peru, and having brought it again after 32 years means a lot to me and my country. Rest assured that we will continue working hand-in-hand with the (Peruvian) State, with the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD), to make the sport grow and win more medals in Lima 2027 and Los Angeles 2028, especially with their programs to support new talents," he noted.
The Peruvian sailor recalled that from a very young age, he had dreamed of succeeding in his sport and that, although it all began with pure illusions, he fought step by step to achieve it.
"Since I was very young, when I was eight years old, I had a dream that I shared with my teammates and that the sport we practiced was participating in the Olympic Games. We knew how difficult it was to get there; however, without fear of the challenge, we dreamed big and always with a lot of confidence," he expressed.
During this event, held at the National Stadium in Lima, the Peruvian athlete was not only granted the
Sporting Laurels but also a
monetary prize of US$40,000 for
having won a bronze medal at the Olympics. His coach received a check worth US$12,000.
Before the ceremony ended, Stefano's Sporting Laurels were unveiled and are now displayed on the front of Peru’s top sports colossus, near gate 4, which leads to the west stand.