The 1983 Pan American Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela from August 14 to August 29, 1983. The games were the first major international competition to include relatively accurate steroid testing.
Host city selection
Four cities submitted bids to host the 1983 Pan American Games that were recognized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO); however, only one city, Hamilton, Ontario submitted their bid on time. On April 23, 1977, Caracas, Venezuela was selected over Hamilton, Canada in a two-city vote to host the IX Pan American Games by the PASO at its general assembly in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Medal count
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Sports
Archery
Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Cycling
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
Football (soccer)
Gymnastics
Field Hockey
Judo
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Softball
Sambo
Swimming
Synchronized swimming
Table tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Doping
Mascot
The 1983 Games' mascot was a lion holding a 1983 sign named Santiaguito.
References
External links
Caracas 1983 - IX Pan American Games - Official Report at PanamSports.org
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