The 2015 Pan American Games were held in Toronto, Canada from July 10 to July 26. This multi-sport event featured athletes from 41 countries across the Americas, competing in 36 sports. It was the largest Pan American Games to date, with over 6,000 athletes participating. The games served as a qualifying event for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The event showcased a variety of sports, including swimming, athletics, and basketball, and aimed to promote unity and sportsmanship among the nations of the Americas.