The Americas Paralympic Committee (AmPC), the highest authority of the National Paralympic Committees in the continent, signed an agreement on August 28 with the National Paralympic Committee of Chile, officially designating Santiago as the host city for the upcoming Santiago 2025 Paralympic Youth Games.
Following the significant legacy left by the Pan American and Parapan American Games held in Santiago in 2023, the Chilean capital has been highly regarded for its excellent organization, achieved infrastructure, and the positive experiences of the athletes. Chile’s Minister of Sports, Jaime Pizarro, expressed his anticipation: “I am very happy to sign this contract, especially in the context of the UNESCO event on sport and inclusion. Chile has a great sports calendar, and these games will enrich it while aiming to further develop Paralympic sport.”
¡Somos la sede de los VI Juegos Parapanamericanos Juveniles 2025! 🎉
El ministro Jaime Pizarro firmó, junto al Comité Paralímpico de las Américas y el Comité Paralímpico de Chile, el contrato que confirma a 🇨🇱 como sede de un nuevo evento deportivo pic.twitter.com/jhyNbHrnYT
— Ministerio del Deporte (@MindepChile) August 28, 2024
Approximately 3,800 athletes from 20 different countries, aged 12 to 21, with physical, hearing, visual, cognitive disabilities, and cerebral palsy, will compete in the 12 disciplines that will bring the Santiago 2025 Pan American Youth Games to life.
Julio César Ávila, President of the AmPC, stated: “This is a vote of confidence, a recognition of the outstanding management by the Chilean Paralympic Committee. These Games represent the foundation of Chilean Paralympic sport. I am confident that Santiago will host an excellent Youth Games in 2025.”
🇨🇱 ES OFICIAL, CHILE ES SEDE DE LOS JUEGOS PARAPANAMERICANOS JUVENILES SANTIAGO 2025.
🌐Lee la nota completa, aquí:https://t.co/sQJnmdZ1ng#AméricaparaelMundo #JuegosParapanamericanos #Juveniles #Santiago2025 pic.twitter.com/MWUWKOt9jm
— Americas Paralympic Committee (@ParalympicsAmPC) August 28, 2024
Christopher Samuda, Director of the AmPC Executive Board, also shared his thoughts on Santiago 2025, emphasizing the importance of the Games: “This signifies the common and profound commitment of all parties to provide the youth of the Americas and the Caribbean with an inspiring experience in sport, one of self-validation.”
