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If Brazil is chosen, the 2031 Pan American Games would mark the third time the country has hosted the event, following the 1963 edition in São Paulo and the 2007 edition in Rio. The latter left a significant legacy in infrastructure, such as the Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre, currently leased to the COB until 2048 and home to the nation’s main high-performance training centre. The joint bid promises not only organisational excellence but also a focus on legacy. According to Eduardo Paes, "The Pan American Games would leave both tangible and intangible benefits, from infrastructure to elevating the national sporting identity."

For Panam Sports and the sporting community of the Americas, the Rio-Niterói proposal stands out for its balance of tradition, experience, and modernity. In a context where major sporting events face increasing demands for sustainability and profitability, the Brazilian bid could set a new standard for the continent. Looking ahead to early 2025, the two cities are gearing up to prove that, together, they have what it takes to host the best Pan American Games in history.

The head of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee (COP), Camilo Pérez, reported that Paraguay has officially announced its candidacy to host, on the one hand, the Youth Olympic Games in 2030, and in 2031 the Pan American Games.

Once the bids are officially confirmed on 1 May 2025, Panam Sports will form an Evaluation Commission that will visit and evaluate both cities before the final vote. The host city will be chosen by the 41 member countries of Panam Sports in a vote of the General Assembly.

"At Panam Sports, we are thrilled to have received two great bids from the continent eager to host the greatest celebration of Pan American sports in 2031. We thank the National Olympic Committees, governments and authorities of Paraguay and Brazil for presenting their bids. We wish them the best of luck in this exciting process, which will undoubtedly strengthen the development of sport in our region," said Panam Sports's General Secretary of Sport, Jimena Saldaña. (from: inside the game)