The 1963 Pan American Games were held from April 20 to May 5, 1963, in

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Host city selection

For the first time, two cities submitted bids to host the 1963 Pan American Games that were recognized by the

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(PASO). On August 25, 1959,

was selected over

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to host the IV Pan American Games by the PASO at the VII Pan American Sports Congress in

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, United States.

Medal count

;Note The medal counts for the

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and

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are disputed. ''( details)''

Participating nations

According to the

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, twenty-two nations sent competitors to São Paulo, but only twenty-one were listed.

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took part in the Pan American Games for the first time.

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and the

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competed in 1959 but did not participate in the 1963 Games. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sports

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Venues

The games used 11 different venues: *

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- athletics and opening and closing ceremonies * Parque São Jorge and

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- football (soccer) * Ibirapuera Gymnasium - basketball * Palestra Itália Stadium - volleyball * Ibirapuera Park - cycling * Estádio do Bom Retiro - baseball * Esporte Clube Pinheiros - diving, swimming, water polo * Pinheiros Tênis Clube - tennis * Sociedade Hipica de São Paulo - equestrian *

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- sailing * Raia Olímpica da USP - rowing

References

External links

1963 Pan American Games
at Panamsports.org {{Events at the 1963 Pan American Games

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