Guatemalans take to the streets to celebrate with Olympic medalists

Guatemalans take to the streets to celebrate with Olympic medalists

During the afternoon of this Wednesday, August 14, a welcoming caravan was held in honor of the athletes who represented Guatemala in the Olympics of Paris 2024.

“This Olympic welcome is for our athletes, who have written a new page in the country’s sporting history at the Olympics,” said the Guatemalan Olympic Committee (COG).

Although some representatives were already back in Guatemala after having completed their participation in Francemost of the Olympic athletes are present at the activity, where the absence of Luis Grijalva.

Guatemalans had the opportunity to celebrate with national athletes, especially with Jean Pierre Brol y Adriana Ruano, who won the medal bronze y oro respectively.

Citizens ready to welcome Olympic medalists. (Photo Prensa Libre: COG)

Reception of the delegation

The welcoming caravan and its respective route began in the La Aurora International Airport Around 1:00 p.m., hundreds of Guatemalans were already outside the airport terminal.

The athletes then headed to the Obelisk Squarelocated in zone 10 of Guatemala City, and then head to the Spain Square in zone 9 of the capital.

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Guatemalans take to the streets to celebrate with Olympic medalists
Olympic athletes receiving a standing ovation from the Guatemalan population. (Photo Prensa Libre: AFP)

The welcome continued in the Municipality of Guatemalain zone 1, then headed to the Sports Palace in zone 5, where the athletes were welcomed with fireworks.

Finally, the tour passed through the Winning Spirit Squarein front of the Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium, and then take the Reforma Avenue and culminate in the Hotel Real InterContinental, in zone 10 of the capital.

Hundreds of Guatemalans welcomed the Guatemalan delegation, and there was a real celebration. fiesta through the streets of Guatemala City, where the Olympic athletes were able to receive the affection of the population.

Adriana Ruano and Jean Pierre Brol sign a Guatemalan flag during the tour. (Photo Prensa Libre: COG)


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