1981 Bolivarian Games
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The IX Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between December 4–14, 1981, at the Estadio de Barquisimeto[1] in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO).[2] In February 1980, Barquisimeto was chosen to substitute the initial host city Lima in Perú. The Comité Olímpico Peruano renounced because of financial problems.
Host city | Barquisimeto, Lara |
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Country | Venezuela |
Nations | 6 |
Athletes | 1516 |
Events | 18 sports |
Opening | December 4, 1981 (1981-12-04) |
Closing | December 14, 1981 (1981-12-14) |
Opened by | Luís Herrera Campins |
Torch lighter | Carmen Militza Pérez |
Main venue | Estadio de Barquisimeto |
The Games were officially opened by Venezuelan president Luís Herrera Campins.[1] Torch lighter was fencer Carmen Militza Pérez.[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.[4]
A critical comment was published.[5]