On 20 October, the 19th edition of the Pan American Games kicked off in Santiago, Chile, concluding a long process that began in April 2017 when Buenos Aires withdrew its bid, leaving the Chilean capital as the sole candidate to host the event. 

The most anticipated final of the men's basketball tournament at the Panam Games was put on hold on Friday, as Brazil unexpectedly lost in the second semifinal to an excellent Venezuela, who dominated the first half to win 77-84.

With fewer fans in attendance at the Pan American Stadium in Nuñoa due to the women's football final and the men's handball and basketball semi-finals taking place at the same time, athletics had another remarkable penultimate day at the Pan American Games with several star performances.

Men's handball has been one of the standout events at the 2023 Panam Games in Santiago, Chile. The timing coincides with a break in club competitions in Europe, allowing for international team matches.

After Brazil's victory in the women's competition, men's basketball enjoyed a thrilling third and final day of the group stage to set up Friday's semi-finals: Argentina-Mexico and Brazil-Venezuela.

Thursday saw the third day of track and field athletics at the Panam Games, with better weather than the day before and the presence of some stars who brought the passion to its peak. The event took place at the Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium in Nuñoa, northeast of Santiago de Chile.

Women's football made its debut at the Panam Games 24 years ago in Winnipeg, Canada, and Chile had only taken part once before, in Guadalajara in 2011, where they recorded a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, a goalless draw with Mexico, and a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. In the end, Chile was eliminated by a single point.

This showdown between the Albiceleste and the North Americans will mark the eighth time they've battled for the gold. Canada and Chile fell by the wayside and will now vie for the bronze medal.

The Mexican Rhythmic Gymnastics team clinched the silver medal at the Pan American Games in Santiago 2023 and secured a historic Olympic spot. For the first time, Mexico will have representation in the Olympic Games in this discipline, achieving a historic qualification for Paris 2024. 

Mexicans Nuria Diosdado and Joana Jiménez were crowned champions of artistic swimming in pairs on Thursday at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, which also secured their spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Today promises to be an exciting day filled with 38 finals across various disciplines. It is also a historic day as breaking makes its debut at the Pan American Games, a discipline that will also feature in the Olympics for the first time in Paris 2024.

Lizeth Rueda was crowned champion of the Pan American Games after a close-fought battle with Colombian athlete María Velasquez. Rosa María Tapia completed the podium.

The home team clinched a historic victory in a penalty shootout against Canada in a closely contested match, with the South Americans leveling the game in the final period and ultimately securing victory in the penalty shootout.

The Albiceleste squad secured a victory over Chile in three sets, remaining undefeated in Group B and aiming for their third title in the Pan American Games.

No surprises in a star-studded men's handball competition, featuring players from top Europe's top teams. The Pan Am Games coincided with a date set by the International Handball Federation (IHF) for European teams to play friendlies or, in the case of Spain, the Netherlands, Norway and Denmark, to compete in the Golden League.