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IPD Apologizes Over Bolivarian Games Turmoil as Comptroller Opens Probe

The audit move follows reports of unfinished venues that left delegations facing confusion on arrival.

Overview

  • The Instituto Peruano del Deporte issued a public apology to delegations, judges and athletes for logistical problems encountered on arrival in Lima.
  • The agency said the Contraloría General de la República will start investigations to identify responsibility for planning and organizational failures at the event.
  • The IPD reported it is coordinating remedial steps with the national government and thanked an economic measure intended to ensure proper execution of the Games.
  • Public scrutiny has intensified since the IPD absorbed Proyecto Legado earlier this year as reports highlighted unfinished sites and disordered operations.
  • Former Proyecto Legado director Carlos Zegarra called for a sweeping overhaul focused on digitalization, traceability and stronger supervision to protect preparations for Lima 2027.