Today, Saturday April 25, the city will be dressed for celebration to bid farewell to the most important youth sporting event in the region. The Arena Roberto Durán will host the Closing Ceremony of the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026, an event that promises to be an unforgettable celebration of talent, effort, and the unity of the participating nations.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m., and thousands of Panamanians are expected to gather to pay tribute to the hundreds of athletes who have given their all on the courts and tracks over the past few weeks. The event will open with the solemn raising of the Panamanian flag and the singing of the National Anthem, leading into a night where the true protagonists will be the young athletes.
The closing program has been designed to move both attendees and those following the broadcast through various media outlets:
• The Parade of Heroes: All delegations will enter the venue together, symbolizing the brotherhood achieved through sport.
• Farewell Protocol: There will be speeches by Ms. Anamae Orillac, General Director of the Games, and Mr. Mario Moccia, Vice President of ODESUR, who will have the honor of officially declaring the Games closed.
• Flag Handover: One of the most symbolic moments will be the lowering of the ODESUR flag and the Olympic flag, marking the end of Panama’s chapter and the beginning of the journey toward the next host city.
The organizers have prepared an unprecedented technological and artistic display. The Arena Roberto Durán will come alive with a pyrotechnic show, ceremonial music, and high-definition visuals on giant screens, showcasing the most epic moments of the competitions.
• Event: Closing Ceremony of the IV South American Youth Games.
• Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026.
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Arena Roberto Durán, Panama City.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of history and say goodbye to our champions in a night that will light up Panama’s sky!
