The installation of this activity is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 at 8:00 am, in the facilities of the Hotel Sonesta, where the governor of Cesar Elvia Milena Sanjuan, Mayor Ernesto Miguel Orozco and the director of the games Elmer Jimenez Silva, will host the event. The Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) delegation will be composed of Julio Cesar Avila – President, Vanessa Fonseca, Assistant, Adriana Rincon – Project Manager, Michelle Formonte – CEO, Christopher Samuda – Games Commission, Juan Diego Blas – Games Commission, Carla D Mata – Regional Games Manager, Jonas Alves – Games Commission, Raul Smith – Medical Commission.
This is a crucial visit to ensure that all aspects of the event are aligned with the international standards required by the Americas Paralympic Committee for this type of Games.
Objectives of the Visit
.This visit to Valledupar for the first time has several objectives, the main ones being:
The main ones are.
– Infrastructure Evaluation: To review the sports facilities and the accessibility of the venues.
– Planning Review: Analyze logistical, lodging, transportation and security plans.
– Planning Review: Analyze logistical, lodging, transportation and security plans.
– Improvements and Recommendations: Collect suggestions and observations to improve and advance the organization of the event.
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Activities to be performed
.– Inspection Tours: The observers will make visits to the sports venues chosen by the Local Organizing Committee, such as competition venues, accommodation sites, city infrastructure, among other aspects.
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– Working meetings: Technical review and evaluation tables will be held with the participation of members of the organizing team, local and national authorities to discuss progress and receive feedback.
– Working meetings: Technical review and evaluation tables will be held with the participation of members of the organizing team, local and national authorities to discuss progress and receive feedback.
– Training Sessions: Workshops on best practices in the organization of inclusive sport events.
– Training Sessions: Workshops on best practices in the organization of inclusive sport events.
Reactions:
The general director of the Parasuramerican Games Elmer Jimenez Silva, assured that there is tranquility for the results of this first visit of the international directors of APC “we are calm, because we have done a great job of planning the games, The support and backing of the National Government through the Ministry of Sports and the Minister Luz Cristina López, of the Government of Cesar and the Governor Elvia Milena Sanjuán, of the Mayor of Valledupar and the Mayor Ernesto Orozco, has been fundamental to lay a solid foundation for the games. This will be an important visit because we will verify on the ground, with the organizing team and the authorities the progress that we have achieved together in this time, in addition to charting the route for the remainder of this year and 2025”
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The Parasuramerican Games will be held in the city of Valledupar in the month of July 2026 and will participate for athletes from the 10 countries of South America and four invited countries from Central America in 13 sports disciplines.
Contact
Yimis Enrique Nuñez Hurtado
Cellular: 3157340926
Mail: subdcomunicaciones@parasuramericanos2026.com
.Website: parasuramericanos2026.com
Interviews:
Elmer Jiménez Silva
Director Parasuramerican Games Valledupar 2026
Cellular: 3107385904
