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1991 Pan American Games

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Host city
  
Havana

Nations participating
  
39

Events
  
329 in 33 sports

Country
  
Cuba

Athletes participating
  
4,519

Opening ceremony
  
August 2

1991 Pan American Games

The 11th Pan American Games were held in Havana, Cuba from August 2 to August 18, 1991. There were 4,519 athletes from 39 countries of the PASO community, with events in 33 different sports. The main stadium was the Estadio Panamericano, a multi-use stadium in Havana that holds 50,000 people.

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Host city election

Havana was awarded the 1991 Pan Am Games as a consolation for losing the 1987 edition to the U.S. city of Indianapolis, Indiana. London, Ontario had made a bid, but withdrew due to local opposition.

Sports

  • Bowling made its debut at the Pan American Games
  • Medal count

    To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the icon next to the column title.

    Mascot

    The 1991 Games' mascot named Tocopan, was a combination of the country's national bird "Tocororo" and the first three letters of Panamerican.

    References

    1991 Pan American Games Wikipedia