2001 Bolivarian Games
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The XIV Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between September 7–16, 2001, in Ambato, Ecuador. Some events took place in Guayaquil and in Quito. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO).
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Host city | Ambato, Tungurahua |
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Nations | 6 |
Athletes | 2000 |
Events | 29 sports + 4 exhib. |
Opening | September 7, 2001 (2001-09-07) |
Closing | September 16, 2001 (2001-09-16) |
Opened by | Roberto Hanze |
Torch lighter | Jefferson Pérez |
Main venue | Estadio Bellavista |
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The opening ceremony took place on September 7, 2001, at the Estadio Bellavista in Ambato, Ecuador. The Games were officially opened by Ecuadorean Minister for Education, Culture and Sports (Spanish: ministro de Educación, Cultura y Deportes) Roberto Hanze as a delegate for president Gustavo Noboa.[1] Torch lighter was racewalker, olympic gold medalist Jefferson Pérez.[2]
Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.[3]