Argentina
Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the southern half of South America. It covers an area of , making it the List of South American countries by area, second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourt ...
competed in the
2019 Parapan American Games
The 2019 Parapan American Games (), officially the VI Pan American Games and commonly known as the Lima 2019 ParaPan-Am Games, were an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, celebrated in the tradition of the Parapan Am ...
in
Lima
Lima ( ; ), founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes (, Spanish for "City of Biblical Magi, Kings"), is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón River, Chillón, Rímac River, Rímac and Lurín Rive ...
,
Peru
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. This was the country's largest delegation to the Parapan American Games in its history. In total athletes representing Argentina won 17 gold medals, 28 silver medals, 37 bronze medals and finished 5th in the medal table.
Medalists
Athletics
Badminton
Boccia
Cycling
Football 5-a-side
Football 7-a-side
Goalball
Judo
Powerlifting
Shooting
Swimming
Table tennis
;Men
;Women
Taekwondo
Wheelchair basketball
Wheelchair rugby
Team roster
The mixed team was composed of 11 male athletes.
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Juan Herrera
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Jose Arhancet
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Fernando Cañumil
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Matías Cardozo (captain)
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Emanuel Castro
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Mariana Santoro
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Lautaro Fernandez
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Mariano Gaastaldi
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Marcelo Ullua
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Lucas Camussi
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Juan Bandini
Juan Bandini (1800 – November 4, 1859) was a Peruvian-born Californio public figure, politician, and ranchero. He is best known for his role in the development of San Diego in the mid-19th century.
Early history
Bandini was born in 1800 in Lima ...
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Emmanuel Leguizamon (Head coach)
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Andres Mariano Hurtado (Assistant coach)
Results
Wheelchair tennis
At the time
Gustavo Fernandez was a reigning champion in the men's singles and he won a medal in both the men's singles event and men's doubles event.
See also
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Argentina at the 2019 Pan American Games
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Argentina at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
Argentina competed in the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan from 24 August to 5 September 2021.
Medalists
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games:
Athletics
Hernan Emanuel Urra and ...
References
{{Nations at the 2019 Parapan American Games
2019 in Argentine sport
2019
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Nations at the 2019 Parapan American Games