With the signing of an agreement between Saint Ignatius of Loyola University,The International Federation of University Sports (FISU) of America and the University Sports Federation of Peru (FEDUP) confirmed that the university is the host and organizer of the tournament.

Technical Commissioner of FISU AmericaMario Vieira, Brazil, highlighted the university’s organization and facilities, as well as the academic authorities’ commitment to promoting sports at the national level.

On his part, the head of the Sports Institute of PeruRubén Trujillo emphasized that the joint work between the academy and sports institutions will allow the rebirth of the national basketball. He also pointed out the importance of decentralization in sports and its intensification to promote it.

“This tournament will be a sports festival and we at USIL are very pleased that the university will be hosting great athletes from different countries,” said USIL founder Raul Diez Canseco Terre.

“Young people are the voice of hope going forward and at USIL we have athletes who have won some medals for the country,” he added.

Luciana de la Fuente, CEO of USIL, also participated in the press conference. University President Martin Santefanez; head fed upDavid Timothy Cheru; And the mayor of Pachacamac, Romy Lavado.