The 1995 Pan American Games were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from March 12 to March 26, 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games' first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951.
Overview
The seaside resort city of Mar del Plata hosted the XII Pan American Games. The city of 600,000 is located 400 km south of Buenos Aires. Welcoming 5,144 athletes from 42 countries of PASO community, events were held in 34 different sports. The Games were held early by Northern Hemisphere standards, but at the end of summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Organizers spread the 1995 games throughout Argentina, including Buenos Aires, Parana, and Mar del Plata.
Bidding process
Only Mar del Plata submitted a bid to host the 1995 Pan American Games that was recognized by the Pan American Sports Organization (OPEPA). Honoring an agreement that was made after Mar del Plata withdrew their bid for the 1991 Pan American Games, ODEPA selected Mar del Plata as the host city for the 1995 games at their General Assembly in Havana, Cuba in October 1989.
Venues
Mar del Plata
Estadio José María Minella: Opening and Closing ceremonies, Football
Justo Román Athletic stadium: Athletics
Polideportivo Islas Malvinas: Basketball, Volleyball
Municipal Velodrome: Cycling
Pan American Field Hockey Stadium: Field Hockey
Alberto Zorrilla Natatorium: Swimming
Patinódromo Municipal: Roller sports (skating)
Laguna de los Padres: Rowing, Canoeing
Mascot and logo
The mascot, Lobi, is a sea lion, an animal commonly found in the waters of Mar de Plata. He stands for the host city and is displayed with welcoming open arms. The words in the poster are constructed to imply a launching point or podium.
Medal count
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Note
The medal count for the United States is disputed.
Sports
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Basque pelota
Bowling
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Gymnastics (artistic)
Gymnastics (rhythmic)
Handball
Judo
Karate
Racquetball
Roller sports (skating)
Roller sports (hockey)
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Synchronized swimming
Table tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water polo
Water skiing
Weightlifting
Wrestling
The sports of basque pelota, karate, racquetball, squash, triathlon and water skiing appeared on the schedule for the first time.
References
External links
Mar del Plata 1995 - XII Pan American Games - Official Report at PanamSports.org
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Sport in Mar del Plata
Multi-sport events in Argentina
Pan American Games
Pan American Games
March 1995 sports events in South America