Beidaihe, China, will host the World Skate Speed Skating World Championships from September 13-21, 2025, featuring over 40 nations competing in sprint and long-distance events at the Beidaihe International Roller Skating Center. The event aims to expand speed skating in Asia and highlight Beidaihe as an international venue, aligning with the International Olympic Committee -IOC-'s values. Key competitors include Jhoan Sebastian Guzmán (Spain), Vincenzo Maiorca and Duccio Marsili (Italy), María Fernanda Timms, Geiny Pájaro, and Gabriela Rueda (Colombia).

The Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games generated approximately €370m for Paraguay's economy, equivalent to 0.9% of its GDP, boosting the country's bid for the 2031 Pan American Games. The Games, held between August 9-23, 2025, saw an ROI of 2.75, with visitor spending and infrastructure development driving economic growth. Paraguayan Olympic Committee (COP) President Camilo Pérez highlighted the event's significance for Paraguay's sporting ambitions. The success of the Games also supports Paraguay's candidacies for the 2031 Pan American Games and the 2030 Youth Olympic Games.

Paraguay is leveraging the ASU2025 Junior Pan American Games to boost its international sporting profile and national development. Larissa Schaerer, deputy director general of ASU2025, highlighted the Games' focus on showcasing local talent, promoting Paraguayan culture, and fostering a collaborative environment among athletes and nations. The event builds upon the success of the 12th South American Games Asunción 2022 and serves as a stepping stone for future bids, including the Youth Olympic Games 2030 and the Pan American Games 2031. With support from the government, private sector, and community, Paraguay aims to establish itself as a hub for international sports, driving economic impact and national pride.

Paraguay is preparing to host the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción 2025, with infrastructure development on schedule, expecting 500,000 spectators, 3,000 volunteers and 1,000 media members. The event will allocate 216 qualification spots for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. Paraguay is bidding for the 2031 Pan American Games and the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, with a focus on legacy, inclusion and national unity. A proposal is under consideration to hold the opening ceremony at the Jesuit Missions of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Larissa Schaerer, deputy general director of ASU2025, highlights the importance of the Games for Paraguay's sporting future and international projection.

Paraguay has enacted Law No. 7467/2025, offering tax exemptions, visa facilitation, and international arbitration for sports events, positioning itself as a regional sports hub. The law will be tested at the 75th FIFA Congress in Asunción on May 15, 2025. Law 3449/2025 establishes a permanent inter-institutional committee for event coordination. Paraguay will host a match in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games, stages of the FIA World Rally Championship through 2027, the 2026 World Skate Games, and the 2027 ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships. Paraguay is also bidding for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games and the 2031 Pan American Games.