Against all odds Asunción inaugurates the XII South American Games
The Games, in danger more than once due to the pandemic and the economic crisis, will be opened this Saturday at the “Defensores del Chaco” stadium with some 5,000 athletes from 15 countries
“In general the facilities are ready,” assures the Minister of Sports of Paraguay, Diego Galeano, four days from Asunción
Galeano gave exclusive statements to Around The Rings shortly after meeting with the President of the Republic, Mario Abdo Benítez
The eyes of South America are fixed on Asunción: in five days history will be made
Starting on Saturday, October 1, Paraguay will organize its largest sporting event for the first time, the South American Games, with some 5,000 athletes from 15 nations.
Some 20,000 visitors are expected at Asunción 2022 Games as planning enters final stretch
Two months after its inauguration, the president of ODESUR, Camilo Pérez, recognizes “an important dynamism” in the works and in the organization
Former tennis star Diego Galeano appointed as new Sports Minister of Paraguay months before the opening of the South American Games
Pan American Games medalist and former Davis Cup captain Diego Galeano, spoke to Around the Rings about his first impressions of the venues leading up to the games in Asuncion
Camilo Pérez reflects on the success and praises The Youth South American Games of Rosario 2022
The President of ODESUR highlights the joy of the people after the pandemic lockdown, Brazil’s lead in the medal table and looks forward to The South American games in Asunción
ODESUR gives high praise to Asunción South American Games 2022 seven months before the opening ceremony
Argentine Olympic Chief Mario Moccia, tells Around The Rings that Paraguay will be able to compete for more major competitions after hosting the Games. Anti-virus vaccination requirement for all participants
Camilo Perez’s intense negotiation with the Paraguayan government averts the danger of the 2022 South American Games being cancelled
The president of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee tells Around The Rings that “the celebration of the Games next October is not on hold”.
The South American Games Asunción 2022 are once again in danger due to a budget cut
The cut is 70 million dollars. Camilo Pérez, president of Odesur, warns that in addition to sanctions, it would be an “international embarrassment” for Paraguay.
ODESUR Turns 45 Fighting to Save Its Games
(ATR) Camilo Pérez assures that despite the acute health crisis in Paraguay, Asunción 2022 "does not faint".
