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Panam Sports Pushes Lima 2027 Pan American Games Back One Week to July 23–August 8

Panam Sports cited a crowded 2027 international calendar for the one-week date shift.

Overview

  • The Panam Sports Executive Committee approved the adjustment in consultation with the Lima 2027 organizing committee.
  • A delegation led by Panam Sports president Neven Ilic inspected key venues and the athletes' village and reported strong readiness.
  • Ilic met Peruvian president José Jerí, who pledged full government support as organizers noted pending operational and logistics work.
  • The Games plan to welcome more than 7,000 athletes from 41 nations and serve as a major qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
  • The program will feature 36 sports with cricket added and breaking, bowling and racquetball removed, and Peru aims to expand the athletes' village toward about 8,900 beds.