XVIII Pan American Games - Lima 2019 - Opening Ceremony - Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru - July 26, 2019. Dancers perform at the Opening ceremonies. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
LIMA (Reuters) - Long known for its ancient treasures, Peru revealed a modern face on Friday as the country celebrated hosting its first Pan Am Games with a wondrous opening ceremony that paid homage to the past while looking to the future.
Precious medals rather than Inca gold will be the target for more than 6,000 athletes from 41 countries during the July 26-Aug. 11 competition, which also serves as Olympic qualifying for Tokyo in 23 sports.
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