1995 Pan American Games

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

Main article: Bids for the 1995 Pan American Games

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

Buenos Aires

• CeNARD: Badminton

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

Main article: 1995 Pan American Games medal table

To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the [[File:Sort both.gif|link=|alt=]] icon next to the column title.

;Note The medal count for the United States is disputed.

Sports

• [[File:Archery pictogram.svg|20px|Archery]] Archery
• [[File:Athletics pictogram.svg|20px|Athletics]] Athletics
• [[File:Badminton pictogram.svg|20px|Badminton]] Badminton
• [[File:Baseball pictogram.svg|20px|Baseball]] Baseball
• [[File:Basketball pictogram.svg|20px|Basketball]] Basketball
• [[File:Basque pelota pictogram.svg|20px|Basque pelota]] Basque pelota
• [[File:Bowling pictogram.svg|20px|Bowling]] Bowling
• [[File:Boxing pictogram.svg|20px|Boxing]] Boxing
• [[File:Canoeing (flatwater) pictogram.svg|20px|Canoeing]] Canoeing
• [[File:Cycling (road) pictogram.svg|20px|Cycling]] Cycling
• [[File:Diving pictogram.svg|20px|Diving]] Diving
• [[File:Equestrian pictogram.svg|20px|Equestrian]] Equestrian
• [[File:Fencing pictogram.svg|20px|Fencing]] Fencing
• [[File:Field hockey pictogram.svg|20px|Field hockey]] Field Hockey
• [[File:Football pictogram.svg|20px|Football]] Football
• [[File:Gymnastics (artistic) pictogram.svg|20px|Gymnastics]] Gymnastics (artistic)
• [[File:Gymnastics (rhythmic) pictogram.svg|20px|Rhythmic gymnastics]] Gymnastics (rhythmic)
• [[File:Handball pictogram.svg|20px|Handball]] Handball
• [[File:Judo pictogram.svg|20px|Judo]] Judo
• [[File:Karate pictogram.svg|20px|Karate]] Karate
• [[File:Racquets pictogram.svg|20px|Racquetball]] Racquetball
• [[File:Inline speed skating pictogram.svg|20px|Roller skating]] Roller sports (skating)
• [[File:Roller hockey pictogram.svg|20px|Roller hockey]] Roller sports (hockey)
• [[File:Rowing pictogram.svg|20px|Rowing]] Rowing
• [[File:Sailing pictogram.svg|20px|Sailing]] Sailing
• [[File:Shooting pictogram.svg|20px|Shooting]] Shooting
• [[File:Softball pictogram.svg|20px|Softball]] Softball
• [[File:Squash pictogram.svg|20px|Squash]] Squash
• [[File:Swimming pictogram.svg|20px|Swimming]] Swimming
• [[File:Synchronized swimming pictogram.svg|20px|Synchronized swimming]] Synchronized swimming
• [[File:Table tennis pictogram.svg|20px|Table tennis]] Table tennis
• [[File:Taekwondo pictogram.svg|20px|Taekwondo]] Taekwondo
• [[File:Tennis pictogram.svg|20px|Tennis]] Tennis
• [[File:Triathlon pictogram.svg|20px|Triathlon]] Triathlon
• [[File:Volleyball (indoor) pictogram.svg|20px|Volleyball]] Volleyball
• [[File:Water polo pictogram.svg|20px|Water polo]] Water polo
• [[File:Water skiing pictogram.svg|20px|Water skiing]] Water skiing
• [[File:Weightlifting pictogram.svg|20px|Weightlifting]] Weightlifting
• [[File:Wrestling pictogram.svg|20px|Wrestling]] Wrestling

The sports of basque pelota, karate, racquetball, squash, triathlon and water skiing appeared on the schedule for the first time.

References

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