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, Colombia.

Bidding process

The bidding process to determine the host of the 2027 Pan American Games was to begin in January 2021. However, in July 2021, president of Panam Sports Neven Ilic confirmed that the bidding process would be postponed until January 2022. The deadline to submit bids for the event is November 15, 2021.

Host city election

On August 27, 2021, at an event in

, Colombia, it was announced that the city would be the host of the games. *No vote was held, Barranquilla was appointed as host city.

Interested cities

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, Argentina :Buenos Aires initially bid for the

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, but withdrew their bid for financial reasons.

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, the president of the

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(COA), stated, "I would like Argentina to present its Olympic candidacy for 2032, but for now I'm only thinking about he PanAm Games in2027." *

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, Bolivia :On January 14, 2019, the Minister of Sports of Bolivia Tito Montaño expressed his interest for candidacy for the Pan American Games. Although a specific city has not been determined, Montaño stated that a candidate city will be determined within the coming weeks. Bolivia has never submitted a bid for the Games. *

, Colombia :On October 24, 2018, Mayor of Barranquilla Alejandro Char confirmed Barranquilla's interest in the 2023 Pan American Games. After a successful hosting of the

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, Char was inspired to meet with

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President Neven Ilić Álvarez. After the meeting, Char told reporters, "After this meeting I’m feeling more calm, confident and sure than ever that we can do it ... We are going to do everything in our power to make the advancements to hold the Games that Barranquilla wants and deserves."

Venues

The Games

Participating National Olympic Committees

All 41 nations who are members of the

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are expected to compete. 2015 Pan American Games Participating Countries

References

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