2024-08-17 02:38:10
The Welcome to Guatemalan athletes was highlighted by the Olympic Games like a «historic caravan» that celebrated the achievements of Jean Pierre Brol and Adriana Ruano in Paris 2024. How cool! This warm welcome that celebrated the entire delegation of athletes will go down in the history of sports in Guatemala, just like the memorable welcome to Erick Barrondo 12 years ago.
Welcome to Guatemalan athletes was highlighted by the Olympic Games: “Guatemala and a historic caravan”
The welcome to the Guatemalan athletes after their participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games It was an event that did not go unnoticed internationally. On the afternoon of August 14, the athletes were received with great enthusiasm and affection by their compatriots, in a caravan that traveled to various points in Guatemala City. The magnitude of the reception was such that the official social networks of the Olympic Games described it as a “historic caravan” highlighting the warmth and pride of the Guatemalan people.
The post shared by the Olympics included a video that captured the excitement of that day. The audiovisual material included clips of the shooters Adriana Ruano y Jean Pierre Brol during the competition finals in Paris, and the effusive welcome given to them by the Guatemalans upon their return.
The welcome caravan traveled through several points of the capital city allowing thousands of Guatemalans to express their admiration and gratitude to the athletes. At each stop, the athletes were received with applause, displays of affection and requests for autographs and selfies. The medalists, especially Ruano and Brol, became the center of attention, but the celebration also included the participation of Kevin Cordon, Jose Barrondo, Alberto Gonzalez, Jacqueline Solís, Waleska Soto, Sebastian Bermudez and some coaches.
Guatemalans showed their support in many ways. Some carried drawings of the athletes, while others held up signs with messages of gratitude and pride. There were also those who, leaving their work for a moment, went out into the streets to congratulate the Olympic delegation. Even from buildings, many people waved and sent messages of support.
A 2024 that will go down in the history of sport in Guatemala
The reception of the athletes who represented the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games brings back memories of the historic welcome given to Erick Barrondo 12 years ago. On that occasion, Barrondo made history by becoming Guatemala’s first Olympic medalist, winning silver in race walking. In 2024, history repeats itself with Jean Pierre Brol and Adriana Ruano, who managed to add two more medals for the country.
The athletes who represented the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are a source of inspiration for the entire country. Just participating and representing Guatemala was a great achievement, one that motivates future generations of athletes to pursue their dreams and fight for the opportunity to represent their country at the world’s top sporting event. In 2024, we Guatemalans celebrate each of the 16 athletes who participated in the Paris Olympic Games.
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