The Santiago
2023 Organising Committee reiterated its full commitment to the delivery of a
successful Parapan American Games during the second Coordination Commission
meeting with Chilean Paralympic Committee, Americas Paralympic Committee (APC)
and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) representatives.
Chile’s Minister of Sports and Santiago 2023 President Cecilia Pérez attended
the Opening Plenary and welcomed the organisation of the Parapan Games as an
opportunity to design and build more accessible urban spaces and buildings
across the city.
APC President Julio César Ávila, Santiago 2023 CEO Felipe de Pablo, IPC Project
Lead for the Parapan Games Jürgen Padberg and NPC Chile President Ricardo
Elizalde were also in attendance.
Discussions were conducted online with two plenary sessions and eight side
meetings covering a wide range of topics including plans for the Athletes’
Village, ongoing venue development, sports, commercial, marketing, broadcasting
and communications.
A number of potential budget-relieving steps were also considered and will
continue to be negotiated in the upcoming months.
Cecilia Pérez said: “The commitment of President Sebastian Piñera and the Chilean
Government to hold the Pan American and Parapan American Games in Santiago in
2023 continues to move forward at a steady pace.
“We are convinced that Santiago 2023 is a great opportunity to recognise the
development and success of our Para athletes, that is why the Parapan American
Games are at the heart of our Government".
Julio César Ávila added: “Events such as Santiago 2023 are an opportunity to
demonstrate what humanity in general and the Americas community in particular
are capable of; they are a true celebration of human potential and a top-level
sports competition.
“I have full confidence that everyone involved, the Ministry of Sports, Local
Organising Committee, IPC, APC and NPC will achieve just that, showing that
each person can make a difference and take action to make this world a better,
more inclusive and accessible place for all.”
Jürgen Padberg commented: “We are three years away from the Games. This is the
time when crucial decisions are made regarding venues, infrastructure and
transport. Incorporating accessibility and universal design into the planning process
now will save money in the long run by avoiding expensive overlay for the
Games. And it will leave a tangible legacy for future generations of Chileans.”
De Pablo said: “The Parapan American Games are equally important to us to the
Pan American Games. We want all countries to grow and to have 41 nations
competing in the near future as it happens at the Pan Am.
“May Santiago 2023 be another step in that direction. We have a commitment with
our athletes to unify the perception of Olympic and Paralympic athletes as
high-performance athletes".
Americas
Paralympic Committee (APC)
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