Pan American Games 2023

[Olympian1010 7,946]

2 minutes ago, intoronto said:

This is  smallest delegation since 2003  

Yeah, a bit disappointing in that regard, but I do feel like the quality of athletes is good. I don’t want to get my hopes up too much, but a medal doesn’t seem impossible.

[intoronto 5,589]

Jamaica track team: https://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/sports/jaaa-names-20-member-team-for-pan-am-games

[intoronto 5,589]

Another day, another sport Canada withdraws from, this time its men's volleyball.  will replace them, which also means the  declined

[Olympian1010 7,946]

Just now, intoronto said:

Another day, another sport Canada withdraws from, this time its men's volleyball.  will replace them, which also means the  declined

Must have to do with the proximity to OQT?

 

 really don’t want to send teams to Santiago 

[Josh 10,323]

2 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

Must have to do with the proximity to OQT?

 

 really don’t want to send teams to Santiago 

Probably cost related purposes. If that was indeed an issue, they could’ve just sent developmental (or B/C) squads, with athletes looking to gain international experience from these big multi-sport meets. 

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1 hour ago, Josh said:

Probably cost related purposes. If that was indeed an issue, they could’ve just sent developmental (or B/C) squads, with athletes looking to gain international experience from these big multi-sport meets. 

It’s more an attitude problem that point. It’s not like these federations are anymore cashed strapped than those sending teams to Santiago. The Games just don’t really seem to mean much to Canada and the United States (outside of Olympic qualification). It would be nice they’d at give athletes the option to self-fund trips to qualification events and the Games themselves.

[intoronto 5,589]

Today is the entry by name deadline!  

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Flame lighting ceremony is underway 

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I'm so happy that finally this competion will be held in chile after two other tries!!

 

Sadly I live in Argentina now XD, but it's ok, I'm happy for all my friends and family that have booked tickets :D 

 

 

 

[intoronto 5,589]

 will be the smallest delegation, currently at 2 T/F athletes.