1973 Bolivarian Games
The VII Bolivarian Games were a multi-sport event held between February 17 - March 3, 1973, at the Estadio Revolución in Panama City, Panama. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization. Ecuador was the only eligible country not to send a delegation because of "internal problems".
The Games were officially opened by Panamanian president Demetrio Basilio Lakas. Torch lighter was long distance runner Faustino López, who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1951 Bolivarian Games. The athlete's oath was sworn by gymnast Xenia Moreno.
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.
Participation
About 1200 Athletes from 5 countries were reported to participate:Sports
The following 16 sports were explicitly mentioned:- Aquatic sports
- * Diving
- * Swimming
- * Water polo
- Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boxing
- Cycling
- * Road cycling
- * Track cycling
- Fencing
- Football
- Gymnastics (artistic)
- Judo
- Shooting
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling