October 10, 2025. – The Paraguayan capital won the bid with 28 votes against the 24 obtained by Rio–Niterói. The election took place during the Extraordinary General Assembly held in Santiago, Chile.
In an Assembly filled with emotion and unity among the Panam Sports member countries, the continent chose the host city for the 2031 Pan American Games.
Asunción, Paraguay emerged victorious with 28 votes to 24 over Rio–Niterói, out of a total of 52 ballots. It should be noted that Dominica was the only country absent from the Assembly, so the remaining 40 nations were able to cast their votes and take part in the decision.
“I am very happy. Our dreams, thanks to God and with everyone’s support, are coming true. We are going to work hard for this, and we are very happy. We truly appreciate the people’s support, and we will never let them down. I dedicate this victory to the entire Paraguayan people and to all the efforts made across the Americas to move forward,” said an emotional Camilo Pérez, President of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.
“I know that sometimes it’s very difficult to press the little button to support David — it takes a bit more courage. We always want to go with Goliath. That’s why I’m so happy. We had great competition, and I thank the President of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Marcos La Porta. I thank all my friends, and especially my president, President Santiago Peña,” concluded the Paraguayan IOC member.
For the first time in history, Asunción, Paraguay will host the continental event and will become the thirteenth country to organize the greatest sporting celebration of the Americas.
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