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Peruvian Special Olympic athletes win two medals

13:52 | Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mar. 18.

The Peruvian delegation makes history once again by winning two medals —one gold and one bronze— in athletics at the Special Olympics' World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Hector Henckell and Katherine Chura grabbed gold and bronze, respectively, in the 200 m run category. 

The Inca country's delegation is composed of 22 athletes who participate in four disciplines: unified volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, and athletics.

The sports event takes place from March 14-21 and is expected to welcome over 7,000 athletes from 170 countries. 

Peru's Special Olympics Association was created in 1986 and is present in 12 regions. 

It should be noted this organization does not receive support from the State. Thus, it is self-funding.

Its goal is to provide training and athletic competition the whole year in a variety of sports for people with intellectual disabilities.  

Over 8,000 athletes are part of this institution.

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Publicado: 18/3/2019