Neven Ilic Re-elected President of Panam Sports

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, October 2, 2024.- On the first day of the 62nd Panam Sports General Assembly, the election for President for the 2024-2028 term took place. The candidates were the current President of the Organization, Neven Ilic, and the second Vice President of Panam Sports, Keith Joseph.

The vote was held shortly after 5 p.m. (Paraguay time), with the current Panam Sports President, Neven Ilic, emerging victorious with a total of 37 votes. Keith Joseph received 16 votes. Thus, Neven Ilic will lead Panam Sports for the next four years in his third consecutive term as President.

“I want to thank everyone who supported me, for allowing me to finish this project. These elections have ended, and I can say that we are a great team. Everyone is part of this project. Of course, I also thank my friend Keith Joseph. We will continue working to ensure that the Americas remain a stellar continent”, said Panam Sports President Neven Ilic after the vote.

However, the election for President was not the only item on the agenda at the Pan American Sports Organization Assembly. Vice Presidents and members of the new Executive Committee were also elected.

As a result, Sarah Hirshland (USA), Veda Bruno Victor (Grenada), and Camilo Pérez (Paraguay) were elected Vice Presidents in their respective groups.

Below are the results of the Panam Sports President and Executive Committee elections (2024-2028):

President:

Neven Ilic Álvarez

Group 1:

3rd Vice President: Sarah Hirshland (USA) 

Members:

 Mario García (Mexico) 

 Tricia Smith (Canada) 

 Damaris Young (Panama)

Group 2:

1st Vice President: Veda Bruno Victor (Grenada) 

 Members:

 Alfred Emmanuel (Saint Lucia) 

 Dennis Knight (Saint Kitts and Nevis) 

Roberto Richards (Cuba)

Group 3:

2nd Vice President: Camilo Pérez (Paraguay) 

Members:

 Nicole Hoevertsz (Aruba) 

 Mario Moccia (Argentina) 

 Jorge Delgado (Ecuador)