Pan American Games 2027: do they sentence Colombia? In Brazil they say there is already a headquarters

The start of the month of January 2024 was not the best for Colombian sport after the decision of Panama Sports to remove the headquarters of the 2027 Pan American Games for breach of contract.

Once the entity's “unwavering” decision was known, the entire country began to move in search of recovering the headquarters, something that is still being worked on, although in Brazil They warn that the headquarters has already been awarded.

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Colombia had to pay 8 million dollars in two payments: one of four million before December 31, 2023 and another, for the same value, before the end of January 2024, but that was not fulfilled.

Panam Sports' decision made the government itself lead the crusade to recover the headquarters, but so far that has not been possible.

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Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, He assured that this was his mission and even said that he would go to Chili to meet with Neven Ilic, president of Panam Sports, but so far there is no set date for the meeting.

And while that is happening, in Brazil the media claim that there is already a venue assigned for the tournament, although Panam Sports has not said the last word.

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Alex Pussieldi He is a renowned journalist and swimming consultant who on his social networks issued a discouraging message for the cause of Colombia.

“I received exclusive information: The 2027 Pan American Games will be in Assumption”was the message he left on his X account, formerly Twitter.

Recently, that country confirmed that it will bid to host the fairs in a message from the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

“We are very happy with the signing of the letter of intent to present ourselves to be the host city of the next Pan American Games 2027. This is the beginning of a process that will last a few months, but we are confident that Asunción can be a super venue. “, pointed out the president of the COP, Camilo Perez.

However, neither Paraguay nor Panam Sports have confirmed the information issued from Brazil.

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