Santiago de Chile, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) Chile took an important step in its preparation for the Pan American and Parapan American Games, with the opening of a new sport center that will house over 6,000 athletes from 41 countries in the capital's Cerrillos district. Built in 21 months, the facility has 17 towers, 1,355 apartments, a gym, anti-doping clinic, pedestrian walkway, press center, green areas, sports equipment, children's playgrounds and shops.