This Saturday, November 4, has been a fruitful day for ‘Team Peru’ in the Pan American Games Santiago 2023. Yes ok Stefano Peschiera and Caterina Romero They had already secured an unattainable score last Thursday, today it was confirmed that there was no one better than them in Chilean territory and they were awarded two gold medals. With this, the national delegation reached ten gold medals in this contest.
The national sailors showed that every streak must be broken and Peru finally achieved a golden medal in sailing at the Pan American Games. Stefano Peschiera did it in the ILCA 7 category, while Caterina Romero did it in the female sunfish and ILCA 7. Thus, Algarrobo beach witnessed an award ceremony that will remain to be remembered.
In dialogue with the Peruvian Olympic Committee, Peschiera highlighted this achievement of the national team and thanked the unconditional support of the public who was present to see their participation in Santiago 2023. Likewise, he reflected on achieving a gold medal in the Pan American Games, something that He was focused on his career.
“We have won historic medals for Peru in sailing because before we have won silver and bronze medals. This is dedicated to Peru, our people, for their support. Winning a gold medal in the Pan American Games was something pending in my career because I have won many competitions but never in an event like this.”, he stated last Friday.
Stefano added that “The sailing team has been united at all times, we have been focused from the beginning and we have managed, together with Caterina, to win these gold medals, thank you all for your support and the Peruvian Olympic Committee and my federation”.
Caterina Romero, for her part, gave value to the resilience she has had throughout these months, since she did not always go through good times and was able to find important support in the team she works with. “Many times I have not trusted myself, I have had bad moments, but I thank my work team who have always supported me. This medal is historic, I have read many comments about this and it is incredible what we have achieved“, revealed.
“Winning the medal well in advance is important, no one can surpass me in points, I’m going to go out on the field this Saturday to deliver, but we already have the gold assured. I think I will continue working to have more sporting successes”, he pointed out.
How much money do athletes who win a medal receive?
The representatives of the ‘Team Peru’ Those who manage to win a medal in the competition will achieve, in addition to sporting glory, an important prize from the IPD. The amount will be according to the color of the medal that each Peruvian obtains in Santiago 2023.
“We are committed to offering an incentive for medals earned, as has been done in the past. Therefore, we have planned to award 80 thousand soles for each gold medal, 60 thousand for the silver medal and 30 thousand for the bronze medal.“Guido Flores, current president of the body that governs national sports, announced in advance.
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