The South American Games, formerly the Southern Cross Games is a regional multi-sport event held between nations from South America, organized by the ODESUR (acronym for "Organización Deportiva Suramericana" – South American Sports Organization.
The IV South American Games were a multi-sport event held in 1990 in Lima, Peru, with some events in Arequipa and Trujillo. The Games were organized by the South American Sports Organization (ODESUR). An appraisal of the games and detailed medal lists were published elsewhere, emphasizing the results of the Argentinian teams.
The VII South American Games were a multi-sport event held in 2002 in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Curitiba, and Belém; all in Brazil. The Games were organized by the South American Sports Organization (ODESUR).
The VIII South American Games were a multi-sport event held from 9 to 19 November 2006 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with some events taking place in Mar del Plata. An appraisal of the games and detailed medal lists were published elsewhere, emphasizing the results of the Argentinian teams.
The 4th South American Under-23 Championships in Athletics were held in Medellín, Colombia, at the Estadio Alfonso Galvis Duque at the Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot on March 20–23, 2010. The championships, organized by CONSUDATLE, were held as a part of the South American Games. A detailed report on the results was given. The most prominent result was achieved in the heat of the women's 100 metres by Ana Cláudia Lemos Silva. Her time of 11.17 equaled the South American and Brazilian record, and set a new championships and games record.
Athletics events at the 1978 Southern Cross Games were held at the Estadio Olímpico Hernando Siles in La Paz, Bolivia in November. The stadium was one of the first in South America equipped with a synthetic track. A total of 35 events were contested, 22 by men and 13 by women.
Athletics events at the 2006 South American Games were held at the Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, between November 10–12, 2006.
The South American Youth Olympic Games is a regional multi-sport event organized by the Organización Deportiva Suramericana (ODESUR). The games are held every four years consistent with the current Olympic Games format. The first edition was held in Lima, Peru, from 20 to 29 September 2013. The age limitation of the athletes is 14 to 18.
The XII South American Games was a multi-sport event held between 1–15 October 2022 in Asunción, Paraguay. The Games were organized by the South American Sports Organization, the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, the government of the Republic of Paraguay and the local National Secretary of Sports.
The 2019 South American Beach Games, officially the IV South American Beach Games, was an international multi-sport event held in Rosario, Argentina from March 14 – 23. It was the first time of the event in Argentina.
The 2022 South American Youth Games, officially the III South American Youth Games, was an international multi-sport event held in Rosario, Argentina, from April 28 to May 8. It was the first time for the event to be held in Argentina.
Paraguay competed at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile from October 20 to November 5, 2023. This was Paraguay's 17th appearance at the Pan American Games, having competed at every edition of the games except 1959 and 1963.
Colombia competed at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile from October 20 to November 5, 2023. This was Colombia's 19th appearance at the Pan American Games, having competed at every Games since the inaugural edition in 1951.
Football competitions at the 2022 South American Games in Asunción, Paraguay were held between 4 and 12 October 2022 at the Complejo de Fútbol located within the Parque Olímpico cluster in Luque, a sub-venue apart from Asunción.
Volleyball competitions at the 2022 South American Games in Asunción, Paraguay were held between 4 and 14 October 2022 at the Paraguayan Volleyball Federation facilities located within the SND complex cluster.
The men's tournament of the water polo at the 2022 South American Games was held from 11 to 15 October 2022 at the Centro Acuático Nacional in Asunción, Paraguay. It was the third appearance of the water polo men's tournament since the first edition in Medellín 2010.
The women's tournament of the volleyball at the 2022 South American Games was held from 10 to 14 October 2022 at the Paraguayan Volleyball Federation facilities in the SND complex cluster in Asunción, Paraguay. It was the sixth appearance of the volleyball women's tournament since the first edition in La Paz 1978.
The men's tournament of the volleyball at the 2022 South American Games was held from 4 to 8 October 2022 at the Paraguayan Volleyball Federation facilities in the SND complex cluster in Asunción, Paraguay. It was the sixth appearance of the volleyball men's tournament since the first edition in La Paz 1978.
The women's tournament of the football at the 2022 South American Games was held from 5 to 11 October 2022 at the Complejo de Fútbol in Luque, Paraguay, a sub-venue outside Asunción. It was the third edition of the football women's tournament at the South American Games since its first appearance in Santiago 2014.
The 2023 South American Beach Games, officially the V South American Beach Games, is an international multi-sport event that is being held in Santa Marta, Colombia from July 14–21. It will be the first time this event is realised in Colombia. The games are overseen by ODESUR, (acronym for "Organización Deportiva Suramericana" – South American Sports Organization.
Santiago : Chile postulated for the Youth Games with a sports program that contemplates 20 sports and that would take place between the 21 and the 30 of October 2017. As established in the Manual of Candidature of the South American Sports Organization - ODESUR, the COCh sent the dossier of candidacy that expired on January 16, accompanied by the letter of President Michelle Bachelet, the Minister of Sports, Natalia Riffo, the Mayor of the Metropolitan Region, Claudio Orrego and the head of the Chilean Olympic Committee, Neven Ilic. The same venues and the infrastructure of the 2014 South American Games will be used. [3] 
Asunción : The Paraguayan Olympic Committee proposed the organization of the II South American Youth Games. [4] 
La Paz : The Director of Sports of La Paz announced the nomination to organize the South American Youth Games. [5] 
Popayán or Tunja : The Colombian Olympic Committee proposed the organization of the II South American Youth Games. For this, two cities were launched as candidates to host the event. [6] 
