Peru's volleyball team won gold medal at the
Special Olympics' World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
The Inca country defeated Russia (2-1) with the following scores: 10-25, 26-24, and 15-9.
The team was composed of Karina de la Cruz, Tady Olivera, Roxana Herrera, Celia Marquez, Amelia Altamirano, Ana Rivera, Karina Mondragon, Patricia Plaza, Enith Coronel, Lia Quiñones, as well as coaches Luz Rivera and Maria Elina Diaz.
The
Inca country's delegation is composed of 22 athletes who participate in four disciplines: unified volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, and athletics.
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.
Published: 3/20/2019