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The AIMS Children's Series race held on 3 August in Asuncion - AIMS President Paco Borao (r.) ©AIMS
The AIMS Children’s Series race held on 3 August in Asuncion
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The AIMS Children's Series race held on 3 August in Asuncion proved stiff competition for the title event, the Maraton International de Asuncion held the following day writes AIMS President Paco Borao.1500 children from the age of six to 16 filled the Ñu Guazu Park in the biggest ever running festival held in Paraguay. This was the first such event to be held in the country, financially supported by AIMS, and organized by the Paraguay Marathon Club (PMC) with the cooperation of the Foundation Dequení and several private groupings. It was a great success for all, and primarily for the PMC, who were of course also responsible for organizing the Maraton Internacional de Asunción the following day. |
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| In the early morning dozens of buses transported the children from different regions of the country, to participate in the races organized by age groups. The enormous success achieved was because of the further support of the many parties involved: parents, relatives, teachers, organisers, supportive media coverage, which all helped to create the successful sporting and social fiesta. |
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From the beginning of the races the yellow AIMS T-shirts stood out, and the treasured medals for having completed the distances set for the different age groups were received with great excitement by the children. Local sponsors offered games, food and drinks, helping to complete a journey which will be long remembered by all those who were witness to this first AIMS Children’s Race in Asunción. Thanks to all who attended and made it possible, under the coordination of Myrta Doldán and Carmelo Ithurralde, President and Vice-president of the PMC.
Source: AIMSworldrunning.org |
