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Lima 2027 Pan American Games countdown

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In late July 2026, the official one‑year‑to‑go one-year-to-go countdown ceremony for the 2027 Pan American and Parapan American Games in Lima was announced, with U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and Colombian Paralympian Karen Palomeque slated to light the countdown clock on 6 August. announced. The event was described as featuring musical performances, culinary displays and sports demonstrations, and was upcoming Games, scheduled for July–August 2027, are expected to be attended host over 7,000 athletes from 41 nations competing in 38 sports, followed by Panam Sports president Neven Ilic and other officials. A few days later, the Parapan American Games in late August. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles arrived in Peru, Peru as a guest of honor, touring the historic centre center of Cusco and the Sacred Valley before returning to Lima for the ceremony on 6 August. She served as the guest of honour, activating Alongside Colombian Paralympic sprinter Karen Palomeque and Peruvian officials, including President Keiko Fujimori, Biles activated the official countdown alongside Peruvian officials, athletes clock at Plaza Mayor. The event featured musical performances by Los Mirlos, culinary displays, and sports demonstrations. During the public, marking ceremony, Biles delivered a keynote address to over 100 national athletes from the final year of preparation for Instituto Peruano del Deporte (IPD). In her speech, she emphasized the Games scheduled for July–August 2027. 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.

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