Paraguay will host two new sports competitions, scheduled for May 22-25 and May 30-June 1, when the Pan American Junior and Adult Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships will take place, respectively.
Asunción will host teams from 17 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, United States, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and host country Paraguay.
The best gymnasts on the continent aged 13 and older will participate in this competition in the Individual and Group Rhythmic Gymnastics categories.
Training and competitions will take place in the Paraguayan Gymnastics Federation pavilion (inside the headquarters of the National Sports Secretariat – SND, Avda. Eusebio Ayala and RI 6 Boquerón).
The Junior Pan American Championship will be the test event for the II Junior Pan American Games to be held at ASU2025, from August 9 to 23. The Adult Championship is a qualifier for the World Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Paraguay will have 13 representatives distributed in the individual and group categories, explained the president of the Paraguayan Gymnastics Federation, Paula Espínola.
Gymnastics Championships helps bring tourists to Paraguay
Due to the relevance of this sporting event, the National Secretariat of Tourism (Senatur) declared both championships of National Tourist Interest, arguing that this rhythmic gymnastics event allows the country to position itself as a benchmark in the international sports field, promoting specialised tourism.
“It attracts athletes, coaches and fans from various parts of the world, generating a high demand for tourist services such as accommodation, transportation and gastronomy. It also enhances the image of the town by linking it with high-performance sports, favoring the development of sports infrastructure as well as strengthening tourism and contributing to economic growth by attracting visitors and visibility in international media,” said a spokesperson for Senatur.
“The overall objective of the event is to promote development, excellence, and competitiveness in rhythmic gymnastics at the Pan American level, providing a high-performance space where gymnasts from different countries can demonstrate their talent, strengthen sporting ties, and promote the values of discipline and respect in a highly competitive environment,” she says.
