The 2022 South American Youth Games (Spanish:Juegos Suramericanos de la Juventud), officially the III South American Youth Games, was an international multi-sport event held in Rosario, Argentina, from April 28 to May 8. It was the first time for the event to be held in Argentina.
The games were originally scheduled to be held from 13 to 25 April 2021, but had to be postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All 15 nations of the Organización Deportiva Suramericana (ODESUR) are expected to compete in these Youth Games.
The sports program, which included 26 sports, was revealed by ODESUR on 30 March 2021.
The complete sports schedule was unveiled on 19 March 2022. The schedule of some events was amended after the definitive program by sport was presented.
Brazil led the medal table with a total of 147 medals with Colombia and hosts Argentina in the second and third place respectively. Only Aruba and Guyana did not win medals during the games.