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Monday, 10 May 2021
Santiago 2023 s continued progress in regard to preparations for the Parapan American Games has drawn praise from the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC).
APC President Julio César Ávila sounded an upbeat note after the Organising Committee held online discussions with the event s Coordination Commission, made up of APC, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Chilean Paralympic Committee officials.
Staged on April 21 and 22, it was the third Coordination Commission meeting to date. These are difficult times we are living in, but Santiago 2023 s continued progress despite the difficulties has been a constant reassurance of commitment to host a successful Parapan American Games, Ávila said.
Monday, 1 February 2021
Improving community sports facilities demonstrates that the community is a key factor in the development of Santiago 2023 , according to Pan American Games chief executive Felipe de Pablo.
Two multi-sport courts were upgraded as part of efforts by the organisers of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games to strengthen their links with the community.
New goals, backboards and colourful flooring were installed at the Víctor Jara court in Cerrillos, where the Pan American Games Athletes’ Village will be built.
Football and basketball balls were also delivered to the community by Santiago 2023.
Arturo Aguirre, Mayor of the Cerrillos district, Isabel Jofré, President of the Neighbourhood Council of the Villa Real, de Pablo and sports area manager Ximena Restrepo arrived at the Víctor Jara Human Rights Square to celebrate the completion of the work.