Overview
- The 20th Bolivarian Games run Nov. 22–Dec. 7 across Ayacucho, Lima, Callao, Ica and Lima Sur, with the opening set for Fortaleza Real Felipe in Callao.
- ODEBO confirmed the removal of 16 sports and 20 disciplines due to lack of quorum and logistical issues, affecting events in athletics, basketball, handball, water polo, diving, boxing, muay thai, racquetball, canoe slalom, sport climbing and certain e-sports.
- Peru’s education minister introduced Sergio Ludeña as the new president of the IPD, tasking him with steering final organization and preparations for Lima 2027.
- Coverage in Peru will stream live on Zapping with eight simultaneous channels (150–157), 24-hour programming through Dec. 7, and features such as real-time stats, highlights and a low-latency mode.
- Organizers list 17 participating countries, and local reporting cites 4,066 athletes competing in 45 sports and 70 disciplines.