Located 230 kilometers from the capital, Caazapá—known as the city of enchantment and charm—welcomed the torch with a large popular celebration. In this symbolic setting, the Pan American flame added a new chapter to its journey.
The relay began at the ring road junction and extended to the city center, where a moving ceremony took place. There, Mayor Amado Díaz Verón welcomed attendees with a speech, followed by a cultural performance from the municipal school ballet.
The torch relay was then officially launched, led by Mayor Díaz Verón himself. Throughout the route, young athletes from various local schools took part in the relay, including:
Ariana Bernal, Danna Ledesma, and Flavia Giménez from the San José Private Educational Center for Integral Development;
Carlos Vera, Cristhian Benítez, Jonathan Viachento, and Delia Bordón from Presbítero Julio César Duarte Ortellado Elementary School;
Francisco Duarte, Juan Sosa, Milagros Lezcano, Fabrizio Sarubbi, and Ana Lucía Sarubbi from Without Frontiers Intercontinental College.
Also joining were Mauricio Villalba and Luis Pérez from the Presbítero Wilfrido Rivas Parish School; Miguel Ángel Martínez from the National School of Commerce; and Juana Romero from Professor Carlos Alberto Ramírez National School. The relay concluded symbolically with the enthusiastic participation of Caazapá Governor Christian Acosta, who carried the torch in the final stretch.
The event closed with a lively artistic show and remarks from Governor Acosta, alongside representatives from the ASU2025 Local Organizing Committee. Attendees also enjoyed the presence of Tito and Tika, the colorful official mascots of the Games.
Next Stops for the Pan American Flame
The Pan American Flame will continue its journey this Sunday, July 13, in the city of Concepción, before traveling across various regions of the country. The torch will visit traditional Villarrica in the department of Guairá, then continue to Amambay, and pass through Coronel Oviedo, the capital of Caaguazú. From there, it will head to Saltos del Guairá in Canindeyú, and later spark the sporting spirit in Ciudad del Este, at the heart of Alto Paraná.
The journey will also include an emotional stop in the department of San Pedro, followed by Hernandarias, with its impressive landscape near the Itaipú Dam, and eventually reach Pilar, the capital of Ñeembucú. The flame will then pass through the departments of Central and Cordillera, with a special ceremony planned in Caacupé, before reaching its final destination at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee and the National Sports Secretariat.
Countdown to the Junior Pan American Games ASU2025
From August 9 to 23, more than 4,000 athletes from 41 countries will gather in Paraguay’s capital to compete in 28 sports and 42 disciplines. This event will not only be a major sports celebration, but also a reflection of Paraguay’s commitment to youth and sports development.
Join us, feel the energy of the Junior Pan American Games, and let’s make history together!
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