Pan American Games

Publication date: 27 Oct 2022

About the Pan American Games

The Pan American Games are major international summer sporting events involving athletes from both American continents. The Games are held every 4 years when the Summer Olympic Games are not held.

2027 Pan American Games

The 2027 Pan American Games will be the 20th anniversary edition of the largest multi-sport tournament of the Americas. Competitions are traditionally held every four years under the auspices of the Pan American Sports Organization (Panam Sports) and are an important stage in the preparation for the Olympic Games. The Games will be held in Lima, Peru, from July 16 to August 1, 2027.

Who will participate?

More than 6,000 athletes from 41 countries of North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, will take part in the 2027 Pan American Games. Competitions will be held in more than 35 sports, including:

• Olympic disciplines: athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, judo, cycling, etc.
• Popular regional sports: baseball, karate, squash, water polo and softball.
• And also qualifying tournaments for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
• The Pan American Games are not only a battle for medals, but also an opportunity for athletes to confirm or obtain an Olympic license.

Favorite countries

Throughout the history of the Pan American Games, the leaders in the total number of medals have been:

• The United States is the absolute favorite of the tournament with a huge delegation and strong representatives in almost all disciplines.
• Cuba is traditionally strong in boxing, athletics, wrestling and team sports.
• Brazil is consistently in the top three and is actively preparing for the Olympics.
• Canada demonstrates a high level of training in water and winter disciplines.
• Mexico is a strong participant in shooting, taekwondo and team games.
• Colombia, as the host country, will receive additional motivation and support from fans.

Progress is also expected from countries such as Argentina, Chile, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

The 2027 Pan American Games promise to be one of the main sporting events in the Americas. It will not only be a fight for medals, but also a large-scale sporting festival that unites the continent.

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History of the Pan American Games

The idea for such an event originated at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The Latin American representatives of the IOC proposed the creation of a competition. It would take place between South American and North American countries.

It was not until nearly 20 years later, in 1951, that the first Pan American Games were held. They took place in Buenos Aires, Brazil. 2,513 athletes from 14 countries competed in 18 sports.

Later, the organizers came up with the idea of staging a winter Games. The idea was realized only once, in 1990. Unlike the Summer Games, however, most countries did not support the idea, for a variety of reasons.

Previous winners of the Pan American Games

2027 Pan American Games

The location of the 2031 Pan Americаn Gаmes has not yet been officially determined. Two countries, Brazil and Paraguay, have entered the race. They are competing to host one of the largest multi-sport events in the Americas.

Two cities, Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi, are candidates from Brazil. They have submitted a joint bid that has already been supported by the Brazilian Olympic Committee. In turn, Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay. It has also officially announced its intention to organize the Games and has received approval from the national Olympic movement.

Keep an eye on the dates of international competitions and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.