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PAN AMERICAN AND PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES
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Mr Carlos PADILLA BECERRA President / Presidente Mr Pedro CUERVO AJA General Secretary / Secretario General 16TH September 2014 Mr Mario Vazquez Rana President Pan American Games Organization Dear President Vazquez Rana: On behalf of the Comite Olimpico Mexicano and the Olympic movement in Mexico, it is my honor and privilege to present to you the bid of Mexico City to host the 2023 Pan American Games. The Comite Olimpico Mexicano has been a full and engaged partner in the bid from its inception and wholeheartedly supports it. Our support is based on having satisfied ourselves that the Mexico City bid is committed to, and will deliver if successful, an athlete centered games, an exceptional and technically knowledgeable games organization, a sustainable games legacy that not only benefits Mexican sport but is available to countries within the Pan American family, and a truly unique and positive experience for the athletes, coaches, officials and spectators that builds and promotes the Pan American brand and is wholly in tune with the Olympic ideals that guide the Pan American games. Mexico has a history of hosting successful major games and international sporting events including, notably, the hosting of the Pan American Games in 1955, 1975 and 2011. Mexico City is ready to continue that tradition. Mexico City is a modern, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural, multi-faceted city. Sport is very much part of its culture. The Comite Olimpico Mexicano would be honored is Mexico City, were chosen to host the 2023 Pan American Games and we, through these games, were again allowed the opportunity to serve the Olympic Movement in the Americas and the Caribbean, and to further strengthen our bonds with our Pan American family. Thank you for your consideration Sincerely, Mr Carlos PADILLA BECERRA President Comite Olimpico Mexicano
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September 16th 2014 Mr Mario Vazquez Rana President Pan American Sport Organization Calle Gomez Farias No. 51 Colonia San Rafael 06470 Mexico D.F. Mexico Dear President Vazquez Rana: On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Mexico I am pleased to confirm our Governments support for the Mexico City 2023 Pan American and Parapan Games bid. Mexico is committed to sporting excellence and has been a proud participant and successful host of the Pan Am Games. Furthermore, hosting the 2023 Pan American Games is in line with the Governments renewed Americas-focused strategy and will help strengthen our ties by showcasing what Mexico has to offer to our friends throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. The Government of the Republic of Mexico regards hosting the 2023 Pan Am Games in Mexico City as a matter of pride to Mexicans. In partnership with the Mexico City authorities we have committed financial assistance towards the cost of the games, which will be used to expand existing infrastructure and ensure a successful games in 2023. Investing in the games will create a legacy of new and improved athlete facilities in the Mexico City area that will last long after the games have completed. Mexico has a perfect record in hosting international events. Mexicans know how to host the world and how to put on a great show. We feel that Mexico City will continue this fine tradition in 2023 and we look forward to the endorsement of the Pan American Sports organization to take on this important responsibility. Yours Sincerely, President Enrique Pena Nieto President of the United Mexican States
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September 16th 2014 Mario Vazquez Rana President Pan American Sports Organization Dear President Vazquez Rana, Mexico City stands ready to host an outstanding Pan American and Parapan American Games As outlined in our bid, Mexico City has all of the practical assets needed to make the 2023 Games a success, including world-class sporting venues and cultural festivals, accommodation and a highly trained hospitality sector, an efficient transport system linking all parts of the city and region, a distinguished track record in hosting international events and a well-deserved reputation for being a safe, accessible and dynamic destination for visitors. I am confident that Mexico City’s unique international character will make it a perfect host for the 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games, and that all athletes, coaches, team officials and visitors will feel comfortable and welcome in our city. Mexico City will work in close partnership with the Comite Olimpico Mexicano and the Government of the Republic of Mexico and various regions, universities and partners to ensure that the 2023 Games comply with all of the Pan American Sports Organizations (PASO) statues and regulations. Whenever an international sporting event is held in Mexico City, the windows of homes and cars around the city light up with the flags and colors of all nations. For the duration of the event, Mexico City’s diversity and the commitment of its residents to the ideals of global citizenship are on full display. Finally, I would also like to underscore my personal support for this bid, the work the PASO does, and the Games themselves. As the Mayor of Mexico City I see both the practical value that the Pan American and Parapan American Games will bring to our city and region. A successful bid will leave a rich cultural and sporting legacy in neighborhoods across the city and in communities around the Mexico City region. It will provide all of the Game’s participants with an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of talent, achievement, culture and language that make Mexico City and Mexico, and indeed all PASO member nations – so special. Mexico City looks forward to welcoming the 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Viva Everyone Miguel Angel Mancera Mayor of Mexico City
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CANDIDATE CITY
MEXICO CITY - History that bridges the Americas
Mexico City is a fascinating capital that beguiles its visitors with endless options. One of the largest metropolitan
areas in the world, with 16 boroughs and more than 300 neighborhoods.
The origins of Mexico City date back to 1325, when the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was founded and later
destroyed in 1521 by Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes. The city served as the capital of the Vice-royalty of New
Spain until the outbreak of the Independence War in 1810. The city became the capital of the Mexican Empire in
1821 and of the Mexican Republic in 1823 after the abdication of Agustin de Iturbide. During the Mexico-US war in
1847, the city was invaded by the American army. In 1864 the French invaded Mexico and the emperor Ferdinand
Maximilian of Hapsburg ruled the country from the Castillo de Chapultepec and ordered to build Avenue of the
Empress (today's Paseo de la Reforma promenade).
Porfirio Díaz assumed power in 1876 and left an outstanding mark in the city with many European styled buildings
such as the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Palacio Postal. Diaz was overthrown in 1910 with the Mexican Revolution
and this marked a radical change in the city's architecture. The 20th century saw the uncontrolled growth of the
City beyond the Centro Historico with the influx of thousands of immigrants from the rest of the country. In 1968,
the city was host to the Olympic Games, which saw the construction of the Azteca Stadium, the Palacio de los
Deportes, the Olympic Stadium and other sports facilities.
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SIZE
The Mexico City region covers approximately 1,485 sq km.
It is Mexico’s largest city as well as its most important
Political, cultural, educational and financil center.
The Greater Mexico City population is 21.2 million
Making it the largest metropolitan area in the Western
Hemisphere and the largest Spanish speaking nation in
the world.
GETTING TO MEXICO CITY
Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport is the
busiest airport in Mexico and the second busiest Airport
in Latin America with 33 million passengers using the
Airport in 2013. The airport is located 5km east from
Downtown Mexico City. Direct access to the airport
is provided by major highways with dedicated entry and
exit ramps. The airport road system is integrated into
the regional transportation system. A new International
Airport was announced this year, and will be completed
In 2022 in time for the 2023 Games. The Airport connects
to all domestic routes and 50 International routes, including
over 30 PASO nation routes.
SAFE CITY
Mexico City offers an outstanding quality of life, green and
vital neighborhoods, quality housing, an efficient public
transport service, superior schools and healthcare facilities,
numerous parks and playgrounds and great recreational
opportunities.
PUBLIC SUPPORT AND WELCOMING ATTITUDE
Mexicans overwhelmingly support the city’s bid for the 2023
Pan American and Parapan Games. All levels of Government
With all party support – each endorsed participation in the bid,
commiting both time and financial resources to ensuring the
Success to both the 2023 bid and the Games themselves.
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EXPERIENCE IN HOSTING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Mexico has a history of successfully staging major international
Games and sports events and the Mexico City region has played
host to many of them. From sailing to football, Mexico City
organizers are constantly delivering successful events and learning
with each experience while Mexico City fans support international
events with remarkable enthusiasm, owing in fact to the part that
many from the city cheer for Mexican athletes as well as those from
their home nations.
Mexico has successfully hosted:
1955 Pan American Games
1968 Summer Olympic Games
1970 FIFA World Cup
1975 Pan American Games
1983 FIFA U-20 World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
2011 Pan American Games
Mexicans love sport and hosting the 2023 games will ensure
That we are able to extend our love of sport to our PASO
Friends. We have proven that we are able to host the biggest
And most exiting world events and deliver a high caliber of
Sporting entertainment and achievements. From World
Championships in events form Archery to Rowing, to the
Glamour of the Pan Ams, World Cup and Olympic Games,
Mexico City is a safe pair of hands, and we promise to continue
our tradition of hosting in 2023 and wowing the Americas.
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PAN AM ATHLETES VILLAGE
The site of the Pan American Village is uniquely positioned to
accommodate both the needs of the Mexico City Pan American
Games and the vision for a powerful post-Games legacy. Located
in the city Olympic Park district – just east of downtown, within
25 minutes of most Games venues and less than 25 minutes from
the airport – the Pan American Village will be one of the jewels
of the Mexico City 2023 Games legacy. Over the past several years,
the site of the Village has been the subject of extensive visioning and
planning work, the result of which is an award-winning plan for
redevelopment that is flexible, sustainable and integrated into the
fabric of the city. It will result in a vibrant new showcase neighbourhood
that will knit into the surrounding urban communities and become a
model for urban revitalization and sustainability. Construction of
supporting infrastructure and the acquisition of planning approvals are
already well underway, ensuring that the Mexico City 2023 Pan American
Village will meet the strict timelines demanded by the Games. The 80-acre
provincially-owned site will accommodate a flexible mix of housing, office
space, retail/restaurants and staging areas, all just a few minutes’ walk to
the parks venues. The Pan American Village, which will incorporate an
18-acre park, will be immediately adjacent to the Pan American Park.
The residences will incorporate a mix of housing types from townhouses
to mid-rise buildings and towers. At the heart of the Pan American Village,
a wide boulevard/piazza will function as the natural gathering place for events
and social activity.
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VILLAGE COMPONENTS
• Casual Dining Hall
• NOC office and meeting space
• NOC secure storage space
• NOC Services Centre
• Bookable meeting rooms
• Polyclinic
• Village Communications Centre
• Sports Information Centre
• Chefs de Mission Hall
• Sports Viewing Room
• Entertainment
• Resident Services Desk
• Religious Centre
• Security Command Centre
• Laundry facilities (multiple locations)
• Outdoor / Tented Stage (site for the Team Welcome Ceremonies)
• General Store (includes pharmacy, florist, dry cleaner, post office)
• Bank
• Communications Café (internet access, telephones)
• Hair Salon
• Café
• Travel Agent
• Ticket Office
• Information Desk
• First Aid Station
The Pan American Village will open at least 10 days before the first day of the
Games and close no earlier than 3 days after the Closing Ceremony in
Accordance with PASO regulations.
The extensive work completed to date on the Pan American Village site,
including obtaining planning approvals, infrastructure construction and
public realm design, helps ensure that the Pan American Village will be
ready for the Games. Operational planning and infrastructure construction
are already progressing, thus enhancing Village construction readiness.
The transport mall will be the hub of all dedicated transportation to,
from and within the Pan American Village. Like the entire Village, the
mall will feature easy-to-follow signage, in Spanish, English, French and
Portuguese, and frequently-scheduled bus and shuttle transportation to
ensure Village residents are able to travel among the Games venues in a
timely and carefree fashion.
Mexico City 2023 will also establish a Pan American Games Pavilion that
celebrates the best of sport, culture, innovation and social leadership from
the Caribbean and the Americas.
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ACCOMMODATION Visitors to the Games will have numerous hotel options from which to
choose. From the luxurious and exclusive to the charming and affordable,
Mexico City’s accommodations are sure to suit every taste and budget.
Guests will be able to select from a wide range of service levels and
locations with multiple options within easy reach of all Games venues.
To keep the cost of accommodation in line with normal market forces
during the Games, Mexico City hotels have agreed to set 2023 Games-time
rates within an upper limit calculated by using a baseline of 2013 room rates,
increased annually by an inflation rate of no more than 3%. This will ensure
that there is no sudden inflation of accommodation costs for the Games period.
With over 55,000 guestrooms in the Mexico City region and approximately 235
hotels and residences, the Mexico City region’s thriving hospitality industry has
the capacity to host 40 million guests a year based on double occupancy.
Hotels within Mexico City itself have committed 22,971 rooms per night for the
peak Games period in 2023. Finding a hotel room will not be a challenge for
visitors and neither will finding the desired style of accommodation.
Between 2015 and 2023 hotel construction will increase the guest room inventory
to meet the needs of Mexico City’s growing tourism sector. The incentive of
the 2023 Pan American Games will only enhance that growth. Current projections
anticipate that the new hotels will provide an additional 2500 available rooms,
primarily three, four and five star categories.
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TRANSPORTATION The Mexico City metro is the second largest metro system in
North America and served 1.69 billion people in 2012. In 2023
the Metro System will link up with other transport methods in
the city to ensure a safe, reliable, clean and punctual transport
system to transport athletes, spectators and officials to venues. Dedicated cars and drivers will be provided to the PASO President
and Executive committee members, IOC members, and ISF Presidents.
Additionally, each NOC President and each Secretary General will be
allocated a dedicated car and driver, irrespective of team size, for the
duration of the Games to provide maximum flexibility for their respective
schedules.
The Mexico City 2023 Pan Am Transport plan includes:
Dedicated Games lanes on city motorways and streets.
Building of a new International Airport completed 2022
Upgrade of bus transit fleet to include new modern models
New cycle ways and walking lanes throughout the city
Refurbishment of major Metro stations and trains
New Metro station at Pan Am Park
The Mexico City region features several transit operators that provide
local and rapid inter – regional services. The city itself has an extensive
road network that provides for a high level of transit and the city is
very familiar with the special operations and protocols which are required
to support major events.
In keeping with the social and environmental goals of Mexico City 2023,
self propelled transportation will be an important component of the games
transportation plans. All sports venues will feature bicycle rack areas and
rental bicycles to encourage spectators to pedal to the venues and sports.
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SPORT PROGRAM
FULL LIST OF PROPOSED 2023 SPORTS
AQUATICS ARCHERY ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASKETBALL
BOXING CANOE/KAYAK CYCLING EQUESTRIAN FENCING
FIELD HOCKEY FOOTBALL GYMNASTICS HANDBALL JUDO
M.
PENTATHLON
ROWING SAILING SHOOTING TABLE TENNIS
TAEKWANDO TENNIS TRIATHLON VOLLEYBALL WEIGHTLIFTING
WRESTLING BASEBALL GOLF KARATE RAQUETBALL
ROLLER
SPORTS
RUGBY 7’S SOFTBALL SQUASH WATER SKI
PROPOSED DATES OF MEXICO CITY 2023
Pan American Games – Friday 6th October 2023 until Sunday 22nd October 2023
Parapan American Games – Saturday 11th November 2023 until Sunday 19th November 2023
From October 6th – October 22nd 2023, the Mexico City region will be alive with the Pan American Games. The
timing is ideal. The weather will be optimal. The athletes will be competing at their best because the scheduling of
the Mexico City games will fit comfortably into the major competitive seasons. The Mexico City 2023 sport
Program will also be responsive to including Paso-identified sports while setting the stage for the 2024 Olympic
summer games.
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SPORT:
ATHLETICS / CEREMONIES
The Estadio Olimico Universitario was built in 1952
and was famous as the main stadium for the Mexico
City 1968 Summer Olympic Games.
The stadium currently has a capacity of 68, 954 but
Will undergo refurbishment for the 2023 Games, which
Will increase capacity to 80,000 and include new modern
External façade and a roof.
During the Games, the stadium will hold both the opening
and closing ceremonies as well as the Athletics and Track
and Field events.
The stadium will be the starting point for the Marathon
And it will also host the Pan American Cauldron.
After the Games the stadium will be used for multi
Sport events as well as becoming a major music and
Concert venue in the city. The stadium would also
Play a role in any future sporting events held in Mexico
City.
The 80,000-seat stadium will include a leading-edge 400m
running track with all the required areas for throwing and
jumping disciplines. An adjacent warm-up training track,
replicating the features of the Stadium will be added to the
site to create a premier national training center for
Athletics, capable of hosting national and international events
following the Games.
VENUE Estadio Olimpico Universitario
2023 CAPACITY 80,000
POST GAMES Multi-sport use
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SPORT:
AQUATICS
VENUE Alberca Olimpica Center
CAPACITY 15000
The Aquatics center was the main water sports venue For the 1968 Summer Olympic Games. It has a capacity Currently of 4300. For the 2023 Games the venue will be refurbished and Updated to increase capacity temporarily to 15000. The Center will host the swimming, water polo, diving, synchronized swimming and modern pentathlon events in 2023.
SPORT:
ARCHERY
VENUE TEOTIHUACAN
CAPACITY 1000
Teotihuacan is an ancient Aztec ruined city located 30 miles
North-east of Mexico City.
This stunning historic location will be the venue for the Archery
events at the Games. Temporary stands will hold 1000 Games
spectators. Great care will be taken to ensure that during Games time this
Protected area will be safe and environmentally protected.
After the Games the venue will be dismantled and the area
Returned to being a cultural and tourist hub.
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SPORT:
BADMINTON / HANDBALL
VENUE PAN AM SPORTS ARENA 1
CAPACITY 5000
Badminton and Handball will be played at the new build Pan Am
Sports Arena 1, located within the Pan Am Park area.
The Arena will have a permanent capacity of 5000
After the Games the venue will remain one of the world class
venues in the new Pan Am Park and would be used in any future
Mexico City sports bid as well as being used and accessible to all
people of Mexico City.
SPORT:
BASEBALL / SOFTBALL
VENUE FORO SOL
CAPACITY 26000
Foro Sol is an existing venue which is located within the new Pan
Am Park area.
It currently hosts a Mexican Baseball League side and also hosts
Large scale music events.
Built in 1993 the stadium will be renovated for the 2023 Games
and post games, it will continue to be used as it is currently used
today.
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SPORT:
BASKETBALL / VOLLEYBALL
VENUE PALACIO DE LOS DEPORTES
CAPACITY 20000
The Palacio de los Deportes is located within the new Pan Am
Park area.
This indoor arena was built in 1968 and was used as the Basketball
Venue for the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games. The venue has
A capacity of 20000 and will play host to both Basketball and
Volleyball at the 2023 Games.
After the 2023 Games the venue will continue to be used to
host Basketball events and also be available to the general
public of Mexico to use.
SPORT:
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
VENUE ZOCALO SQUARE
CAPACITY 3000
The famous Zocola Square is the main plaza of Mexico City
It has been the gathering place of Mexicans since Aztec times.
It is the center of Government and hosts the annual Festival
De Mexico and the site of major parades in the city.
During the 2023 Games a temporary venue will be used to
host the Beach Volleyball event. 3000 capacity stands will be
erected and after the games the square will return to its
existing use as the nation’s main square and gathering place.
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SPORT:
BOWLING / RAQUETBALL / SQUASH
VENUE PAN AM SPORTS ARENA 111
CAPACITY 300
Bowling, Raquetball and Squash will be played at the new Pan
Am Arena 111, located within the new Pan Am Park area. The new permanent arena will host a 300 capacity, which as one
Of the smallest venues of the Games, will provide an intimate, yet
Euphoric atmosphere for its hosted sports. After the Games the venue will be used as corporate venue
For meetings and international conferences.
SPORT:
BOXING
VENUE ARENA DE MEXICO
CAPACITY 16500
The Arena De Mexico was built in 1956 and was the venue for
Boxing at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.
The venue currently holds professional wrestling matches and
has a capacity of 16500. It will host the Boxing at the 2023
Games.
After the 2023 Games, the arena will continue to hold wrestling
And boxing events, which are popular with the general Mexican
public.
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SPORT:
CANOEING / ROWING
VENUE LAKE XOCHIMILCO
CAPACITY 2000
Lake Xochimilco is situated south of Mexico City and is
Within the valley of Mexico Basin.
The lake was the setting for the rowing and canoeing
Events at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.
It will yet again host these sports at the 2023 Games.
Temporary stands will hold 2000 during the event, with
Much more spectators able to follow the action along the
River. After the Games, the river will continue to be used
By Mexicans for social enjoyment.
SPORT:
CYCLING
VENUE PAN AM VELODROME
CAPACITY 4500
The Pan Am Velodrome will be a newly built venue located
Within the new Pan Am Park area.
It will have a capacity of 4500 and host the track cycling events
at the 2023 Games. The venue will give Mexico City its first
indoor world class Velodrome. It is one of the major legacy
plans for the Games and will be a base for the Mexican cycling
team.
Along with the Guadalajara Velodrome, built for the 2011 Pan
American Games, they will be used to maximize the success of
The Mexican cycling team in the future.
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SPORT:
EQUESTRIAN / MODERN PENTATHLON
VENUE CHAPULTEPEC PARK
CAPACITY 3000
Chapultepec Park is one of the largest parks in the Western
Hemisphere and attracts 15 million visitors per year.
In 2023 it will host the Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon events
And temporary stands will host 3000 for this.
After the Games, the park will continue to be the world class
Park that it is and a place of enjoyment for Mexicans and tourists
From around the world.
SPORT:
FENCING / KARATE
VENUE PAN AM SPORTS ARENA 11
CAPACITY 1000
The Pan Am Sports Arena 11 is a new arena located within
The Pan Am Park area.
The venue will host the Fencing and Karate events in 2023
And will have a capacity of 1000.
After the Games the venue will continue to be use to host
Sporting events.
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SPORT:
HOCKEY
VENUE HOCKEY CENTER
CAPACITY 2000
The National Hockey Center is a new venue that will be
Situated within the new Pan Am Park area.
It will have a capacity of 2000 and after the Games will
continue to be used for Hockey purposes and helping
the legacy of improving the sport of Hockey within
Mexico.
SPORT:
FOOTBALL
VENUE ESTADIO AZTECA
CAPACITY 105000
The Estadio Azteca was built in 1966 and is the official stadium
Of the Mexican football team.
It has hosted two FIFA World Cup Finals in 1970 and 1986.
The stadium has a capacity of 105000 and will host the football
Events in 2023.
The stadium has also been used as a major events venue and after
the Games will continue to be Mexico’s major football venue.
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SPORT:
GYMNASTICS
VENUE MEXICO CITY ARENA
CAPACITY 22000
Mexico City Arena was built in 2012 and is an indoor all
Purpose arena mostly used to hold large music concerts
And events.
The venue has a capacity of 22000 and during the 2023
Games will host the Gymnastics events.
After the Games, the venue will continue to be used
As the citys major music and concert venue.
SPORT:
GOLF
VENUE CLUB CAMPESTRE
CAPACITY 20000
Club Campastre is a premium golf resort in the heart of Mexico
City.
During the 2023 Games it will be used for the Golf events and
will have a temporary capacity of 20000 throughout the course.
After the Games the resort will continue to be used as a major
golf venue.
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SPORT: JUDO / TAEKWANDO/ WRESTLING
VENUE ARENA COLISEO
CAPACITY 5000 The Arena Coliseo is an indoor arena which was built in
1943.
It has a capacity of 5,250 but will reduce to 5000 during
The 2023 Games as it will host the events of judo,
Taekwando and wrestling.
After the Games it will be used for professional wrestling
To which the venue is being currently used.
SPORT:
RUGBY 7’s
VENUE ESTADIO AZUL
CAPACITY 35000
Estadio Azul is an historic Mexico City stadium built
in 1947 and fully renovated in 1996.
The pitch of the stadium is built below street level
and it is also adjacent to the worlds largest bullring.
The stadium has a capacity of 35000 and will host the
Rugby 7’s event at the Games.
After the Games the stadium will continue to be used
as a football venue.
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SPORT:
SAILING / WATER SKIING
VENUE ACAPULCO
CAPACITY N/A
Acapulco is a Pacific seaport and city 300 miles
South-east of Mexico City.
The area boasts stunning beaches, scenery and
Fantastic sailing conditions. It is a major tourist
Mecca for both Mexicans and International visitors.
There is no official Games capacity as people
Will be able to watch both the sailing and water
Skiing events from most places.
SPORT:
SHOOTING
VENUE CAMPO MILITAR 1
CAPACITY 1000
Campo Militar 1, is a military facility in Mexico City.
During the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, the
venue played host to the riding and Modern Pentathlon
events.
In 2023 it will host the shooting events, in a secure and
safe environment with temporary stands holding a
capacity of 1000 spectators.
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SPORT:
TABLE TENNIS / ROLLER SKATING
VENUE PAN AM SPORTS ARENA 1V
CAPACITY 2000
The new build Pan Am Sports Arena 1V is a new arena
situated within the new Pan Am Park area.
The arena will have capacity of 2000 and host the table
tennis and roller skating events at the 2023 Games.
After the Games the venue will continue to be used to
host sporting events.
SPORT:
TENNIS
VENUE NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER
CAPACITY 5000
The National Tennis Center will be located within
the new Pan Am Park area.
It will have a capacity of 5000 over a number of
courts. It will be built on the site of a number of
unused courts currently within the area.
After the 2023 Games the main Tennis stadium
and a number of the courts will remain to become
the National Center of Tennis in Mexico and form
part of the legacy of the Games.
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SPORT:
TRIATHLON
VENUE LAGUNA DE CHAPALA
CAPACITY N/A
Lake Chapala is Mexico’s largest freshwater lake and will
Play host to the triathlon events at the 2023 Games.
There is no official capacity meaning that spectators will
Be able to watch the event from multiple locations.
SPORT:
WEIGHTLIFTING
VENUE NATIONAL AUDITORIUM
CAPACITY 10000
The National Auditorium was opened in 1952 and fully
renovated in 1990. The venue will host the weightlifting
events at the 2023 Games.
The venue has a capacity of 10000. It hosted the
gymnastics events at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic
Games and hosted both the 1993 and 2007 Miss Universe
pageants.
After the Games the venue will continue to host music, arts,
theatre and dance.
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PAN AM PARK
The Pan Am Park will be ab upgrade of the Palacio de los
Deportes Olympic Park. It is located in the center of the
Mexico City Area and very close to the airport.
The park contains most of the 2023 venues:
Yellow – National Hockey Center
Red – Palacio de los Deportes
Indigo – Foro Sol
Black – Pan Am Arenas 1-1V
Blue – Tennis Center
Orange – Athletes Village
Yellow – Media village
Green – Velodrome
In the heart of the park will be situated Pan Am Plaza, which
Will play host to a second Pan Am cauldron lit during the Games.
It will also be the meeting point for spectators and the official
Fan zone of the Games.
The park will extensively upgrade the area and provide a world
class sporting park for Mexicans and the base of future events.
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MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Members of the Pan American Sports Organization, Members of Gamesbids, ladies and
gentlemen, and, permit me to say so with all my heart as I have known many of you for a long
time,
Dear friends,
Some of you may remember that I had the honor of presenting numerous bids in our
competitions to you. Today, it is with emotion, and with passion, that I lay before you Mexico
City’s hope and ambition to organize the Games of the 2023 Pan American Games.
Mexico City’s bid is that of Mexico: a united, enthusiastic Mexico who is rallying nationwide to
host the Games. A Mexico determined to place her excellence, her sites, her way of life and
her experience in the organization of major sporting events to further the dreams and values of
the Pan American spirit.
All Mexicans are ready. They are eagerly awaiting your choice, your sovereign decision. Almost
70 years after holding her first Games, Mexico is longing to welcome athletes from all over the
Americas, together with the entire PASO family. We are united behind a collective, ethical and
forward-looking project. A project combining innovation with respect for the environment.
Mexico, as you know, is deeply committed to the values of the PASO spirit. The values of
peace, sharing, respect, friendship and dialogue among peoples and among cultures. Values also
shared by Mexico.
The Mexico we all love is ready to welcome the Pan American flame, the flame that casts the
light of its ideal of peace and tolerance on humanity.
Mexico is intent on offering the world unforgettable Pan American and Parapan American
Games.
The heart of Mexico City and the heart of Mexico are beating in unison in the hope of being
Pan American soil in 2023
.
Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
I shall vouch for this, you can put your trust in Mexico City. We will deliver a true fiesta.
‘Viva Everyone’
Scotguy
CEO Mexico City 2023 Pan American Games Bid
VIVA EVERYONE MEXICO CITY 2023
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