Rio, Niterói unveil logo for 2031 Pan American Games bid
The dossier for the t bid by the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói to host the 2031 Pan American and Parapan American Games will be submitted next Wednesday (Apr. 30) to the Pan American Sports Organization (Panam Sports). The document will outline the organization of the games, investment amounts, and competition venues. The bid’s outcome will be announced in August of this year.
The bid logo was unveiled on Friday (25) at a school in Rio, a legacy of the 2016 Olympics. The design features a sun with colorful rays symbolizing the two cities. It also incorporates the names Rio and Niterói, connected by a dash, representing the bridge that links the two municipalities.
According to the organizers, the shades of orange and yellow in the drawing symbolize Niterói, “the city of the setting sun, vibrant culture, and open horizons.” The shades of blue represent Rio de Janeiro, “with its sea, sky, and vibrant soul.” The sun itself embodies renewal, hope, and the dynamic energy of sport and life. Together, the organizers explain, “the colors intertwine like an embrace.”
During the logo presentation ceremony, Niterói’s mayor, Rodrigo Neves, expressed his optimism about the t bid, which is backed by the Brazilian government.
“I’m sure we’ll win. This will bring a new dynamic to Rio’s metropolitan region—a legacy not just for Niterói and Rio, but for the entire region in of urban infrastructure, sport, and mobility,” said Neves.
Final stretch
Rio and Niterói are competing with Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, to host the 2031 Pan American and Parapan American Games. The bid has received the endorsement of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) after São Paulo withdrew.
In January, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent a letter to Panam Sports, reaffirming his commitment to financially and ensure the infrastructure needed to organize, promote, and host the games.
Greater legacy
The t bid emphasizes that, given Rio’s experience hosting the Olympics less than ten years ago, most of the required infrastructure is already in place, with only temporary facilities and new structures needed in Niterói. Rio de Janeiro has previously hosted the 2007 Pan American and Parapan American Games, as well as the 2014 World Cup.
The organizers are promoting the games as an opportunity to launch long-awaited projects, such as the cleanup of Guanabara Bay and the expansion of Metro Line 3, which will connect the two cities and extend to São Gonçalo, Niterói’s neighboring municipality.
