# South American Sports Organization history and activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-sports-organization-history-and-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-16T19:20:51.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

The South American Sports Organization (Odesur) is marking 48 years since its founding in 1976. Originally established through a joint initiative by Bolivia and Argentina to promote regional athletics, the organization transitioned from the ‘Cruz del Sur Sports Games’ to the ‘South American Games’ during its third edition in 1986 to align with the Olympic circuit.

Recent activities associated with the games include academic seminars in Entre Ríos, Argentina, focused on physical education and talent development. Additionally, the games have facilitated regional athletic competition, with Uruguayan delegations participating in events such as rowing and cycling.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Odesur Games drive sports training and athletic competition in Argentina and Uruguay

Athletes and officials participate in the Odesur Games, featuring rowing successes for Uruguay and academic sports training sessions in Entre Ríos, Argentina.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odesur-games-drive-sports-training-and-athletic-competition-in-argentina-and-uruguay

### 2026-09-10: Odesur celebrates 48 years of South American Games history

Odesur celebrates 48 years of the South American Games, tracing the competition's history from its 1978 origins in La Paz to its rebranding in Santiago in 1986.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odesur-celebrates-48-years-of-south-american-games

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