In his remarks from the National Palace of Culture (seat of government), the president said that he had entrusted the authorities of the portfolio to work to make this a reality in the coming years.

With this, we want more young Guatemalans to be able to perform in their sports disciplines,” the head of state added before a crowd gathered in the central Plaza de la Constitucion (Constitution Square).

Arevalo addressed some special words to the 16 athletes representing Guatemala in Paris.

Among them the medalists Adriana Ruano and Jean Pierre Brol, gold and bronze in the Olympic hunting weapons shooting, respectively.

Comments followed on social media until this Sunday with phrases from different departments that hope to be taken into account in the initiative as ‘magnificent idea’.

The Government of Guatemala and the Guatemalan fans gave the athletes in the city a party, a close celebration, a hero’s welcome, many of those present agreed.

In emotional words, Ruano emphasized that ‘it is a true honor to be here’, ‘this medal belongs to all of you’, as a reciprocity of your support in Paris.

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