2017 Bolivarian Games
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| Host city | Santa Marta | ||
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| Country |
 Colombia | ||
| Nations participating | 12 | ||
| Events | 34 | ||
| Opening ceremony | November 11, 2017 | ||
| Closing ceremony | November 25, 2017 | ||
| Website |
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The 2017 Bolivarian Games, officially the XVIII Bolivarian Games, was a international multi-sport event that will be held from 11-25 November 2017, in Santa Marta, Colombia.
Host city selection
Ciudad Bolivar (Venezuela) and Santa Marta (Colombia) were the cities which deiced to bid for hosting the Games. However, only Santa Marta submitted the official candidacy and later selected by ODEBO to host the 2017 Bolivarian Games.[1]
Mascot
The mascot for these games is Ajaytuké, a sea urchin. The reason behind the choice of the mascot by the organizer is to convey the message to protect the animal and coral reefs.[2]
Sports
34 sports will feature in this edition of Bolivarian Games.[3]
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See also
References
- ↑ "Santa Marta será la sede de los Juegos Bolivarianos 2017". El Colombiano (in Spanish). 15 November 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ↑ "Alcaldía De Santa Marta Realizó Con Éxito El Lanzamiento De La Mascota De Los Juegos Bolivarianos". juegosbolivarianos2017.com. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ↑ "INFORMACIÓN TÉCNICA DEPORTIVA". juegosbolivarianos2017.com. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
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