The 1995 Pan American Games, officially known as the XII Pan American Games () and commonly known as Mar del Plata 1995, were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from 12 to 26 March 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games' first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951.
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
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, OPEPA 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.LA84 Foundation
Medal count
1 Host nation
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Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 2 3 4 1 5
Note The medal count for the United States is disputed.
Sports
Archery Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Basque pelota Bowling Boxing Canoeing Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Football Gymnastics (artistic) Gymnastics (rhythmic) Handball Judo Karate Racquetball Roller sports (skating) Roller sports (hockey) Rowing Sailing Shooting Softball Squash Swimming Synchronized swimming Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Water polo Water skiing Weightlifting Wrestling
The sports of basque pelota, karate, racquetball, squash, triathlon and water skiing appeared on the schedule for the first time.
References
External links
Mar del Plata 1995 - XII Pan American Games - Official Report at PanamSports.org