The heads of mission of the participating countries of the IV South American Youth Games, to be held in Panama, toured the various venues of this regional sporting event. The tour took place within the framework of a seminar for representatives of the national Olympic committees who will attend this sporting competition. Among the venues scheduled to be used for the South American Youth Games, the High Performance Center (CAR) in Juan Díaz stands out, which is in the final phase of its construction and must be ready no later than March 2026. Other game venues are the Irving Saladino Sports City, Atheyna Bylon Land of Champions Gymnasium, Fred Maduro Tennis Complex, the Figali Convention Center, Venao Beach, and the Panama Golf Club. The 2026 South American Youth Games will be held from April 12 to 25. It will be the first time in the history of national sport that Panama will host any edition of the South American Games. A total of 24 sports will be part of the South American Youth Games, including chess, 3x3 basketball, baseball, football, surfing, table tennis, golf, karate, boxing, flag football, wrestling, futsal, among others.
Heads of Mission Tour Venues for Upcoming South American Youth Games in Panama
Heads of mission toured venues for the IV South American Youth Games in Panama. The games will be held from April 12-25, 2026, marking the first time Panama hosts the event. The program will feature 24 sports, including football, baseball, golf, and surfing.