# Lima 2027 Pan American Games countdown > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lima-2027-pan-american-games-countdown > Updated: 2026-08-08T05:49:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. In late July 2026, the official one-year-to-go countdown for the 2027 Pan American and Parapan American Games in Lima was announced. The upcoming Games, scheduled for July–August 2027, are expected to host over 7,000 athletes from 41 nations competing in 38 sports, followed by the Parapan American Games in late August. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles arrived in Peru as a guest of honor, touring the historic center of Cusco and the Sacred Valley before returning to Lima for the ceremony on 6 August. Alongside Colombian Paralympic sprinter Karen Palomeque and Peruvian officials, including President Keiko Fujimori, Biles activated the official countdown clock at Plaza Mayor. The event featured musical performances by Los Mirlos, culinary displays, and sports demonstrations. During the ceremony, Biles delivered a keynote address to over 100 national athletes from the Instituto Peruano del Deporte (IPD). In her speech, she emphasized the necessity of mental health and resilience in high-performance sports, urging young athletes to prioritize psychological well-being and seek support from adults if they face struggles or abuse. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Simone Biles marks one-year countdown to Lima 2027 Games Olympic gymnast Simone Biles visited Lima, Peru, to launch the one-year countdown to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, where she spoke to athletes about mental health and enjoying the sporting journey. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simone-biles-marks-one-year-countdown-to-lima-2027-games ### 2026-08-05: Simone Biles kicks off Lima 2027 Pan American Games countdown in Peru Simone Biles visited Cusco and Lima, then headlined the one‑year countdown ceremony for the 2027 Pan American Games in Peru, praising the country’s culture and scenery. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simone-biles-kicks-off-lima-2027-pan-american-games-countdown-in-peru ### 2026-07-30: Simone Biles launches Lima 2027 Pan American Games countdown ceremony U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and Colombian paralympian Karen Palomeque will light the countdown clock at a ceremony in Lima’s Plaza Mayor on Aug 6, marking the start of preparations for the 2027 Pan American and ​ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simone-biles-launches-lima-2027-pan-american-games-countdown-ceremony --- Cite as: Lima 2027 Pan American Games countdown. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lima-2027-pan-american-games-countdown