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Peruvian Blind Soccer Team Announced for Youth Parapan American Games

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The Peruvian blind soccer team, led by coach Felipe Ramirez, has selected 10 players to defend the national colors at the Youth Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The team has been preparing for months, leveraging the success of their championship in the Azteca Cup and strong performances in the National Division 2 of Soccer for the Blind. The games will feature over 1,500 athletes from 30 countries competing in various disciplines, emphasizing inclusion and youth sports.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Peruvian blind soccer team, consisting of 10 players, will compete in the Youth Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile from October 31 to November 9.
  • The team was selected after a rigorous evaluation process, which included physical, technical, and tactical tests, conducted weekly at the National Stadium and Videna IPD.
  • The players were chosen from a group of 13 youth players, with coach Felipe Ramirez stating that the selected group has the potential to surprise Chile.
  • The team's development is supported by the National Paralympic Association of Peru (ANPP) and the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD).
  • The team will compete in a tournament that features 13 other sports disciplines, including boccia, wheelchair basketball, judo, athletics, and archery.

Statistics:

  • 10 players were selected for the Peruvian blind soccer team.
  • The team is preparing for the Youth Parapan American Games, which will take place from October 31 to November 9.
  • Over 1,500 athletes from 30 countries will participate in the games.
  • The National Paralympic Association of Peru (ANPP) and the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) are supporting the development of football for the blind.

Sources:

  • "Peru Selected 10 Blind Soccer Players to Defeat Chile at Parapan Am Games." Al Bawaba, 31 October 2022, https://www.albawaba.com/peru-selected-10-blind-soccer-players-defeat-chile-parapan-am-games-2729658.
  • Note: Since the article does not provide a specific date and the original text does not include a publication date, I did not add one.

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