The 2013 South American Youth Games, also known as the I South American Youth Games, was a multi-sport event celebrated in Lima, Peru from September 20 to 29, 2013.
Approximately 1,200 athletes from 14 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 95 events from 19 sports and disciplines, making the first event in the history of the games.
All 15 nations of the Organización Deportiva Suramericana (ODESUR) are expected to compete in these Youth Games.
* Host nation (Peru)