Peru competed at the World Games 2017 [1] in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 July 2017 to 30 July 2017.
Peru at the World Games 2017 | |
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IOC code | PER |
NOC | Comité Olímpico Peruano |
in Wroclaw, Poland 20 July 2017 – 30 July 2017 | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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World Games appearances | |
Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
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Muay Thai | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Alexandra Grande won the gold medal in the women's kumite 61 kg event. [2] [3]
Peru has qualified at the 2017 World Games:
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