1989 Bolivarian Games
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The XI Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between January 14–25, 1989, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO).
Host city | Maracaibo, Zulia |
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Country | Venezuela |
Nations | 6 |
Athletes | 1286 |
Events | 20 sports (+ 2 exhibition) |
Opening | January 14, 1989 (1989-01-14) |
Closing | January 25, 1989 (1989-01-25) |
Opened by | Jaime Lusinchi |
Torch lighter | Carlos Leal |
Main venue | Estadio Olímpico Pachencho Romero |
The opening ceremony took place on January 14, 1989, at the Estadio Olímpico Pachencho Romero in Maracaibo, Venezuela.[1][2] The Games were officially opened by Venezuelan president Jaime Lusinchi.[1] Torch lighter was 76-year-old former tennis player and gold medalist Carlos Leal.[1][2][3]
A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938 and 1989 was published in a book written (in Spanish) by José Gamarra Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first president (1976–1982) of ODESUR.[1] Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.[3]