The ODESUR Olympic Athletes Commission visited the sports venues in Panama

The ODESUR Athletes’ Commission visited the Luis “Matador” Tejada High Performance Center and the Irving Saladino Sports City, touring the stadiums, facilities, and logistics where the 2026 South American Youth Games in Panama will take place. The team toured the Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez Stadium, which will host football and athletics. They also visited the pools […]
Ecuador completes official registration for the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026

The wait is over for the Ecuadorian delegation. At the South American Games Village in Panama City, the national team successfully completed the final requirement at the Delegation Registration Meeting (DRM). With this step completed, the country secures its participation in the fourth edition of the Games, ensuring everything is ready for its athletes and […]
Argentina arrives in Panama: Delegation officially confirmed after Technical Registration

The Argentine national team staff has arrived in Panama City. After successfully completing the Delegation Registration Meeting (DRM), Argentina has officially secured its participation in the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026, fulfilling the necessary administrative protocols before the lighting of the cauldron. The logistics center located at the Megapolis Hotel was the epicenter […]
The Combat Center will host the Judo and Taekwondo athletes

The Combat Center at the Irving Saladino Sports Complex in Juan Díaz, Panama, is already 90% complete with just four days remaining before the start of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026. This sports venue will host the disciplines of Judo and Taekwondo. These were the statements from Katy Samaniego, Venue Manager for Judo […]
Uruguay Secures Registration for the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026

The Uruguayan delegation arrived in Panama, having completed the necessary registration for the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026. After an intense day of administrative procedures, the Uruguayan delegation successfully completed its official registration during the Delegation Registration Meeting (DRM), the final major step before the start of the Games. The South American Village […]
Panama 2026 and Crime Stoppers Strengthen Safe Sport at the IV South American Youth Games

The Panamanian Olympic Committee (COP) and the Crime Stoppers Foundation, regional office in Panama, signed a Memorandum of Understanding within the framework of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026, with the aim of strengthening safe sport policies during the event. As part of this agreement, an anonymous reporting system will be enabled in both […]
The Republic of Suriname already has its flag bearers for the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026

Born in the smallest country in South America, but with a big heart and emerging talent, we are talking about Suriname, homeland of Sean-Verno Dipokromo and Elya Qiana Powdar, swimming athletes who will be the flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026. The 15-year-old swimmer, Elya Qiana […]
Chile seals its commitment by completing its registration for the 2026 South American Youth Games

The Chilean delegation has already arrived in Panama City, following the process defined by the organizing committee to finalize their registration at the Delegation Registration Meeting (DRM). This process concluded successfully this morning, guaranteeing their participation in the continent’s premier youth sporting event. The logistics hall, located in the Megapolis Hotel (South American Village), was […]
Antón arrived at the epicenter of the South American Games the district of Juan Díaz

On the afternoon of this Tuesday, April 7, Antón arrived at the epicenter of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026, Juan Díaz, the district where 70% of the sporting disciplines will take place. The community, students, and children from the area gathered at Heliodoro Patiño Park, where they were introduced to the identity of […]
Colombia gets the green light for the Panama 2026 South American Youth Games

The Colombian spirit is already making its presence felt on Panamanian soil. In a session defined by administrative precision, the Colombian delegation officially completed its Delegation Registration Meeting (DRM), securing its place in the great celebration of the Panama 2026 South American Youth Games. The meeting took place at 2:00 p.m. at the heart of […]





















