A , responsible for organizing the Pan American Games and other Olympic events in the Americas, On Saturday, (1.Fev.2025), the cities candidates to host the PAN and Parapan American Games of 2031.
The cities of Rio and Niterói, which have a joint candidacy, and Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, were confirmed as the only competitors. The chosen city will be released in the 2nd semester of 2025.
The inscription of a Mexican city, expected by Panam Sports, did not materialize, leaving the Rio-Niterói and Asuncion candidates as unique options. Cities have until April 30 to present documents that meet the requirements, including detailed infrastructure and financing information.
Rio, which hosted the 2007 PAN and the 2016 Olympics, highlights the legacies of these events in its candidacy. Asuncion, in turn, has political support, especially from the chairman of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, Camilo Pérez López Moreira, influential member of the COI (International Olympic Committee).
The Rio-Niterói candidacy was approved at the General Assembly of the COB (Olympic Committee of Brazil), with the presence of authorities such as the Mayors (PSD) and (PDT), as well as (PV), deputy mayor of Niterói, and Guilherme Schleder , Rio Sports Secretary. The proposal suggests the use of existing structures and the construction of a Pan American village in Rio’s port area.
Among the projects are the construction of a subway line connecting the river to Niterói and the acceleration of the process of depollution of Guanabara Bay. The renovation of the Caio Martins Stadium in Niterói is also part of the plan.
The proposal includes the two cities, includes locations such as Barra da Tijuca Olympic Park and Maracanã Stadium. The goal is, in addition to playing games, to leave a sustainable legacy for cities and stimulate sports in the region.
