Gimnasio Multiusos para Atletas con Discapacidad: otro derecho restituido
Desde la sede del Instituto Nicaragüense de Deportes (IND), el Gobierno de Reconciliación y Unidad Nacional (GRUN) presentó la obra de construcción.
TL;DR
- The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity (GRUN) is constructing a new Multipurpose Gym for Athletes with Disabilities named Juan Francisco Balladares Petting.
- The facility is described as modern, with international standards, including audio systems, commercial areas, administrative offices, and seating for 736 in chairs and 97 for wheelchair users.
- Eight sports disciplines will be promoted, such as wheelchair basketball, powerlifting, table tennis, and chess.
- The project is located within the IND facilities and is scheduled for delivery in the first semester of 2027.
- Government officials emphasized the priority given to sports development, especially for individuals with disabilities, citing it as a key policy and a historical moment for sports in Nicaragua.
- Athletes with disabilities expressed gratitude, highlighting the gym as a symbol of inclusion, dignity, and a space for fulfilling dreams and creating champions.
- The gym is named after Juan Francisco Balladares Petting, a sports leader and founder of the Nicaraguan Paralympic Committee.