Colombia has participated in all editions of the Pan American games since its inception in 1951,[1] except in 1959 and 1963.

[2] The country is ranked seventh in the all-time Pan American games medal table.

Cali, the capital of the Colombian department of Valle del Cauca, held the 1971 Pan American Games, and to date, the only time Colombia hosted the games.

[3] The nation has won a total of 136 golden medals, and 568 overall, with weightlifting, roller skating, and cycling as the most successful sports.

As of the 2015 edition, it ranks in the eighth place of the all-time medal table of the competition.