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Rosario, Argentina, chosen to host 2029 Junior Pan American Games
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Rosario, Argentina, chosen to host 2029 Junior Pan American Games

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Rosario, Argentina, has been selected as the host city for the 2029 Junior Pan American Games.
  • The Argentine city, birthplace of Lionel Messi, secured the bid over Guatemala City during the Panam Sports General Assembly in Lima.
  • Panama City had also been a candidate but withdrew its bid due to potential conflicts with its general election schedule in 2029.

The Argentine city of Rosario, famously the birthplace of football superstar Lionel Messi, has been chosen to host the 2029 Junior Pan American Games. The decision was announced Friday by Panam Sports, the governing body for sports in the Americas.

Rosario secured the hosting rights after successfully bidding against Guatemala City. The selection took place during the LXIV General Assembly of Panam Sports, held in Lima, Peru. The announcement was met with cheers and applause from the delegates present.

Panam Sports President Neven Ilic built suspense before revealing Rosario as the chosen host. Panama City had also been a contender for the games, but its Olympic committee withdrew its candidacy, citing a potential clash with the country's general elections in 2029.

Argentine officials supporting the bid highlighted Rosario's readiness to become a "sports capital" for young athletes across the continent, leveraging the global recognition of Messi's values. The Junior Pan American Games are the premier multi-sport event for young athletes in the Americas, with the previous edition held in Asunción in 2025.

We offer a sports city. It has the image of Leo Messi that demonstrates our values, we are prepared to be the sports capital of all of America.

— Argentine officialA representative of the Argentine delegation presenting Rosario's bid for the 2029 Junior Pan American Games.
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