The Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games attracted 1,300 athletes ... These were the second Parapans to be held in the same city as the Pan American Games, following the success of Rio 2007.
officially supported the bid of the two neighbouring cities Rio de Janeiro and Niterói to be presented to Panam Sports in the race to host the 21st edition of the Pan American Games in 2031.