Paraguay NOC News

21 August 2026 - Find here the latest news from the National Olympic Committee: events, courses, general assemblies and elections, trophies and much more.

21 August 2026 - The Paraguayan Golf Association organised the first module of its Training Programme for Golf Professionals on 12 and 13 August at the NOC headquarters. Under the theme “Learn better to teach better”, this training programme seeks to strengthen and update golf teaching methods, using tools and concepts designed to improve the transfer of knowledge and support pupils in their learning. More details here.

05 June 2026 - Canal Olímpico Paraguay, the NOC’s TV channel, has presented its first original production, entitled COPCAST. This programme will offer viewers the opportunity to learn more about sport and its impact on society through interviews with athletes, coaches, officials and other figures from the sporting world, as well as guests from outside sport. The first guest was NOC President Camilo Pérez López Moreira, who is also an IOC Member and Honorary President of the South American Sports Organisation (ODESUR). He spoke about his family and sporting background and discussed the challenges surrounding the development of the Paraguayan Olympic Park. Find out more here.

11 May 2026 - The NOC has announced that the Paraguayan capital, Asunción, has been chosen to host the 2027 World Youth Table Tennis Championships. The ITTF Executive Board made this decision during its meeting in London (Great Britain) on 2 May. More details here. Asunción also recently held the Sport Summit 2026, which brought together Ibero-American sports ministers, secretaries and representatives. The Summit programme was focused on strengthening cooperation, promoting institutional dialogue and implementing public policy, under the theme of “Integration that Transforms Sport”. The Paraguayan delegation was led by NOC President and IOC member Camilo Pérez López Moreira and Sports Minister César Ramírez. Full details here.

28 March 2026 - At its recent General Assembly, the NOC unanimously approved its annual report and the 2025 financial statements. The leadership also outlined the main management priorities, placing emphasis on the development of Olympic sports, coordination with the federations, and the consolidation of institutional programmes. The NOC also committed to strengthening national sport in the framework of events in the current Olympic cycle. Detailed info here.

23 March 2026 - The NOC hosted a ceremony to officially launch the countdown to the World Skate Games, which will take place from 2 to 18 October 2026 in Paraguay. Many prominent figures attended the ceremony, including the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña; the NOC President and IOC Member, Camilo Pérez López Moreira; the Minister of the National Secretariat of Sports, César Ramírez Caje; and the President of World Skate, Sabatino Aracu. The World Skate Games programme will include 12 sports, one esport and 41 disciplines. More than 10,000 accredited participants from over 100 countries are expected to attend. Full details here.

10 November 2025 - The NOC recently hosted IOC Member and Monegasque NOC President Prince Albert II. His visit was part of efforts to broaden relations and promote sports development in Paraguay. Accompanied by Paraguayan NOC Vice-President Julio Ferrari and the NOC Executive Committee members, Prince Albert visited the NOC’s sports facilities and met athletes in the Olympic Park. More details here.

06 October 2025 - Rocío Rivarola, Chef de Mission, and Benjamín Hockin, Deputy Chef de Mission of the Paraguayan team, took part in the seminar for chefs de mission going to the XX Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025. The programme included information sessions on the preparations for the event and venue tours. More details here.

09 September 2025 - The NOC recently celebrated the athletes who competed at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in the country's capital, Asunción. The ceremony took place in the Olympic Medallists Room of the NOC, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, and the NOC’s President and IOC member, Camilo Pérez López Moreira, as well as national authorities, federation presidents and Team Paraguay staff. Diplomas and recognition medals were also awarded. More details here.

01 September 2025 - In the framework of consolidating and protecting national sport, the NOC, the organising committees of the 2025 Junior Pan American Games and the 2026 World Skate Games, the WRC UENO Rally Paraguay, and the National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI) recently signed a cooperation agreement aimed at safeguarding the visual identity, brands and creativity surrounding high-level sporting events held in the country. This agreement will be essential to ensure adequate legal protection of the symbols and distinctive elements that represent competitions of international importance, thus reinforcing Paraguay's commitment to excellence in the organisation and the enhancement of its sporting identity. Details here.

31 July 2025 - An international athletics camp was held in Paraguay from 14 to 18 July, bringing together 33 athletes and 12 coaches from 12 countries: Cuba, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guyana, Panama, Suriname, Uruguay and Paraguay. Over the course of the week, the athletes and coaches took part in training sessions and exchanged high-level preparation techniques ahead of the Junior Pan American Games, which are being held in August in Asunción. More details here. In addition, as part of a joint commitment to development and security, the NOC and the Ministry of the Interior have signed a cooperation agreement to guarantee the comprehensive policing of all sports events organised by the NOC. Learn more here.

15 July 2025 - As part of the preparations for the second Junior Pan-American Games in Asunción this year, an Olympic aquatics centre was recently opened, in the presence of national and international authorities and athletes. With an investment of almost 15 million dollars, this centre has not only generated direct employment for over 300 people, it has also been designed to meet World Aquatics standards, and can thus host international competitions. More details here. In addition, the POC has signed a cooperation agreement with the UNESCO regional office in Montevideo. This agreement, signed by POC President and IOC member Camilo Pérez López Moreira, reaffirms the commitment of the Olympic Movement and UNESCO to ensuring that education, peace, culture and sport are basic rights. The two parties will therefore implement initiatives to promote social inclusion, gender equality, youth participation and cultural enrichment. Full details here. The NOC also signed a cooperation agreement with the National Directorate of Civil Aviation (DINAC) to facilitate the transport of athletes, coaches and sports equipment during national and international events. Details here.

05 July 2025 - From 26 June to 11 July, the International Triathlon Training Camp is taking place in Paraguay, bringing together athletes and coaches from seven countries: Aruba, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, and Paraguay. This camp is part of the preparation for the Asunción 2025 South American Youth Games. It therefore represents a valuable opportunity for exchange, training and education for young athletes from the continent. More info here. Furthermore, the NOC and the Pan American Triathlon Confederation (Americas Triathlon) have signed a four-year cooperation agreement aimed at promoting the development of triathlon in Paraguay through the resources and experiences of both institutions. Full details here. In addition, Paraguay has been chosen to host the 2025 edition of the South American School Games. The event will take place in December 2025 in the Paraguayan capital, and will bring together more than 1,500 young athletes from 12 countries in the region. Full details here.

01 July 2025 - On Olympic Day, NOC Ambassador and Olympian Camila Pirelli explained in a video message the reasons to celebrate this Day. The NOC also published on its site videos by partners and others taking part in the IOC’s Let’s Move campaign, thus promoting the benefits of sport and the Olympic values. Find out more here.

30 October 2024 - NOC President Camilo Pérez López Moreira, who is also an IOC Member, recently met his Uruguayan counterpart, Fernando Ucha Martínez, on an official visit to Montevideo (Uruguay). The two NOCs signed a cooperation agreement that aims to promote athlete training in the two countries. This agreement is an important step towards greater sporting cooperation between Paraguay and Uruguay, strengthening the links between the two nations with a view to a more competitive and solid future for sport in South America. Info here.

05 July 2024 - Olympic Week concluded on 22 June with an Olympic run that brought together the Paraguayan Olympic family and numerous athletes on the promenade in Asunción. During the week, the NOC organised a range of activities aimed at promoting the Olympic values and the benefits of sport. Info at www.cop.org.py.

25 June 2024 - The NOC officially presented the team that will be going to the Games in Paris at a ceremony with the theme “El Equipo de Todos” (“Everyone’s Team”) on 18 June. Those attending included Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, NOC President and IOC Member Camilo Pérez López Moreira and Sports Minister César Ramírez. The names of the two flagbearers at the Opening Ceremony were also announced: Fabrizio Zanotti and Alejandra Alonso. More details here. Several talks were organised as part of Olympic Week. Talks on high-level sport and health brought together national coaches and athletes. A Forum for athletes also addressed the issues of communication and finance. In addition, OLY diplomas from the World Olympians Association (WOA) were presented to Paraguayan Olympic athletes who have competed at the Games since Munich 1972. Info at www.cop.org.py.

27 May 2024 - A workshop was organised recently for athletes looking ahead to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and the Pan American Youth Games Asunción 2025. Two themes were addressed: the use of marks, and doping. The workshop’s aim was to educate and inform the athletes on these subjects for the upcoming competitions. More details here. In addition, the 33 participants on the 2023 advanced sports management course received their diplomas in a ceremony organised in early May in the presence of NOC President and IOC Member Camilo Pérez López Moreira. The course was organised with the support of Olympic Solidarity. Info here.

30 April 2024 - The NOC and the Paraguayan Cycling Federation have signed an agreement with Spanish cyclist Carlos Coloma to promote the development of cycling in Paraguay. The agreement aims to create model schools to train the future generations of Paraguayan cyclists, providing opportunities to compete at international level. Coloma competed in mountain biking at three Olympic Games (Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016), and won a bronze medal in Rio. This agreement will draw on his experience to design the schools. More info at www.cop.org.py.

22 April 2024 - The Paraguayan Olympic Park recently hosted the Paralympic Training Day and the Paralympic Festival in the framework of the ELI 3 project (On your marks, get set… inclusion - En sus marcas, listos… inclusión) Paraguay 2024. On this occasion, sports demonstrations and talks were organised on the Paralympic Movement, the concept of disability and the Paralympic values, featuring various national international speakers. The event was held in the presence of NOC President Camilo Pérez López Moreira, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President) Andrew Parsons – both IOC Members – and the President of the Paraguayan Paralympic Committee, Juan Fernández. More details here. In addition, the high-performance sports centre for young Paraguayan talent (CARDIF - Centro de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo de las Divisiones Formativas) was inaugurated in the Olympic Park. Every day, this centre will host over 2,000 young athletes aged 14 to 18, with a unique continental-level infrastructure. Also present at the inauguration were the President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and IOC Member, Gianni Infantino, Sports Minister César Ramírez, and numerous sports leaders. More info here.

15 April 2024 - At the NOC’s Ordinary General Assembly, the 2023 annual report and balance sheet were presented and approved by the participants. The General Assembly, attended by NOC President and IOC Member Camilo Pérez López Moreira, brought together the members of the NOC’s Executive Committee and the presidents and leaders of national sports associations and federations. More info at www.cop.org.py.

19 March 2024 - Four months before the start of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, students from the French International “Marcel Pagnol” School in Asunción have taken part in an athletics competition in the Olympic Park. They were joined by the team from the Paraguayan Athletics Federation and pupils from other schools in the Paraguayan capital. Members of the NOC’s Executive Committee and national sports authorities, as well as the French Ambassador to Paraguay were also present at this event, which was above all a great celebration of sport, organised as part of the “Rumbo a Paris 2024” (On the Road to Paris 2024) campaign. More info at www.cop.org.py.

15 January 2024 - Some 1,500 children took part in an event organised by the NOC to celebrate Epiphany on 6 January. The event was held in the Olympic Park, in the present of the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, First Lady Leticia Ocampos, NOC leadership, athletes and the Paraguayan team mascot, Tirika. The children practised various sports activities. Info here. At the end of December, the NOC’s Olympic gala paid tribute to all those who gave outstanding sports performances in 2023. All the winners are listed here.

04 december 2023 - Children from the French lycée in Asunción took part in a sports day at the Olympic Park, as part of an event dubbed the Pequeños Juegos Olímpicos. With the whole NOC team in attendance, the children participated in a range of activities and met the Paraguay team’s official mascot, Tirika. More info here.

27 November 2023 - On 17 and 18 November, the NOC headquarters hosted an international forum on diversity, inclusion and gender equality, attended by around 80 representatives of federations, organisations and institutions active in the field of sport. Organised by the NOC’s gender equality commission, the forum provided a platform for discussion and underlined the need to continue working collaboratively to achieve gender equality in sport. More details here.

20 November 2023 - The NOC headquarters hosted an award ceremony for a short story competition organised by the National Congress Cultural Centre, with the support of the Olympic Academy and the NOC. The 2023 edition bore the name of the mascot of the Santiago 2022 South American Games and the Paraguayan team, Tirika. More detailed here.

10 October 2023 - The NOC’s athletes’ commission has held its first workshop for athletes on self-knowledge and writing a curriculum vitae. The workshop was held in cooperation with the IOC’s Athlete365, platform. The topics covered included “strengths and values”, “objectives and planning” and “CVs and cover letters”. More details on www.cop.org.py.

04 September 2023 - The COP has signed an agreement with financial company Ueno, demonstrating the desire of both institutions to continue promoting the development of sport in Paraguay. The main focus of this four-year partnership will be investment in technology, state-of-the-art equipment in sports facilities and financial support for the COP. A number of athletes and various personalities were present for the announcement of the partnership. More details on www.cop.org.py.

27 June 2023 - Sport, dance and entertainment were on the Olympic Day programme organised by the NOC. Numerous athletes, NOC staff and sports enthusiasts were at the Olympic Park to enjoy this Day held to promote the benefits of sport and the Olympic values. Details on www.cop.org.py.

13 June 2023 - On 4 June in Asuncion, the NOC took part in the Comilona de teletón, a fundraising gastronomy festival with the slogan #UniteAEstaGranMesa. As well as preparing a number of dishes, the NOC held sports demonstrations. This was part of the NOC’s ongoing efforts to promote the Olympic values. More details here. In addition, the 25 advanced sports management course participants received their diplomas at a ceremony held on 9 June. The course programme topics included sports organisation management, sports marketing, event planning and human resources management. More details here.

06 June 2023 - The NOC has announced that the Paraguayan team for the Special Olympics taking place from 17 to 25 June this year in Berlin, Germany, received the national flag from Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez at a ceremony held at the government headquarters on 29 May. As well as the 55 athletes who make up the delegation, other attendees included Sports Minister Diego Galeano Harrison, the President of Special Olympics Paraguay, Luis Cáceres Brun, and NOC President and IOC Member Camilo Pérez López Moreira. During the ceremony, the official logo of the 4^th Latin American Special Olympics was unveiled to the public. These games will be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in October 2024. More details here.