1938 Bolivarian Games
The I Bolivarian Games were a multi-sport event held between August 6–22, 1938, in Bogotá, Colombia, at the Estadio El Campín, for the city's 400th anniversary. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization.
The Games were officially opened by Colombian president Alfonso López Pumarejo, accompanied by Alberto Nariño Cheyne from the Colombian Olympic Committee, Colonel Leopoldo Piedrahita from the local organizing committee, and Gustavo Santos, mayor of the city of Bogotá.
A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938
and 1989 was published in a book written by José Gamarra
Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first
president of ODESUR. Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.
The official posters for the Games were designed by Colombian artist Sergio Trujillo Magnenat.
Historical photos
Further photos can be found on the webpage of the Luis Ángel Arango Library.Participation
A total of 716 athletes from 6 countries were reported to participate:*
Sports
The following sports were mentioned:- Aquatic sports
- * Diving
- * Swimming
- * Water polo
- Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Chess
- Cycling
- Equestrianism
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Pelota al Guante †
- Shooting
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
The list might be incomplete.