About us

The Pan American and Parapan American Games is the largest multisport event in the Americas, where the best athletes from all over the continent compete, it is held every four years and Chile will be the host country for the first time in its history.

Santiago 2023
Santiago 2023

Mission

To carry out the Santiago 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games with high-quality standards, involving the community, operating in a responsible and transparent manner, and working in order to leave a legacy of social transformation for Chile and its people.

Vision

To celebrate an inspiring and inclusive sports meeting that transcends time and unites Chile and the Americas through the values of sport.

Values

  • PASSION: We do it with strength and conviction.
  • PERSEVERANCE: We are steady upon facing challenges.
  • INCLUSION: We have room for everyone.
  • DETERMINATION: We have a purpose that inspires us.
  • EXCELLENCE: We do it with professionals committed to our values.

Santiago 2023 Corporation

SANTIAGO 2023 IS A NON-PROFIT PRIVATE LAW CORPORATION, FORMED BY THE NATIONAL SPORTS INSTITUTE AND THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OF CHILE, WHICH CARRY OUT THIS GREAT SPORTS EVENT FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE CORPORATION IS IN CHARGE OF THE TOTAL ORGANIZATION OF THE PAN AMERICAN AND PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES.

Santiago 2023 is led by Harold Mayne-Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, who studied journalism at the Universidad Católica and a Business Administration postgraduate degree at the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. The Corporation counts with diverse Direction Areas, such as: Corporate, which includes Corporate Planning and Budget and Administration and Finances; Venue Development, which includes Technology, Broadcast, and Infrastructure; Sports Operation that includes the areas of Operations and Sports, and Commercial, Marketing, in addition to Communications and Community Outreach. The Santiago 2023 Board of Directors is responsible for the Planning and General Management Area.

The organization of the Games includes the participation of more than 8 thousand athletes in 39 Pan American sports and 17 Parapan American sports. The Games will be held in Santiago and one of the objectives is to leave a legacy for the entire country. In achieving this, high-performance athletes and their values will be fundamental pillars, values such as sustainability in their daily actions in the present and in the future, and their permanent connection with the community that will host the largest multi-sport event in the history of Chile.

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