Neven Ilic has been re-elected as President of Panam Sports, securing 37 votes to his opponent Keith Joseph's 16, during the LXII General Assembly held in Paraguay.

Ilic, who has been at the helm of the Olympic Movement of the Americas since 2017, will now lead the organization for another four years, serving his third consecutive term from 2024 to 2028.

"I want to thank everyone who supported me and allowed me to finish this project," said Ilic following his victory. "We are a great group, and all are part of this project. I also thank my friend Keith Joseph, and we will continue working together to keep the Americas as a stellar continent."

Other elected members

The election also saw the selection of three Vice Presidents: Veda Bruno Victor from Grenada, Camilo Pérez from Paraguay, and Sarah Hirshland from the USA, who were each elected to their respective positions.

In addition to the presidential race, members of the Executive Board for the 2024-2028 period were elected. Among those selected are Mario Garcia from Mexico, Tricia Smith from Canada, and Damaris Young from Panama in Group 1; Alfred Emmanuel from Saint Lucia, Dennis Knight from Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Roberto Richards from Cuba in Group 2; and Nicole Hoevertsz from Aruba, Mario Moccia from Argentina, and Jorge Delgado from Ecuador in Group 3.