1985 Bolivarian Games
The X Bolivarian Games were a multi-sport event held between November 9–18, 1985, in Cuenca, Ambato, and Portoviejo, Ecuador. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization.
The opening ceremony took place on November 9, 1985, at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar in Cuenca. The Games were officially opened by Ecuadorean president León Febres Cordero. Torch lighter were cyclist Jhon Jarrín and football player Arturo Cárdenas, gold medalist at the 1965 Bolivarian Games.
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.
Participation
Athletes from 6 countries were reported to participate:Sports
The following 20 sports were explicitly mentioned:- Aquatic sports
- * Diving
- * Swimming
- Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boxing
- Chess
- Cycling
- * Road cycling
- * Track cycling
- Equestrian
- Football
- Gymnastics (artistic)
- Judo
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Table tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling