1986 Central American Games

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Country Guatemala
Nations5
Athletes1320
III Central American Games
Host cityGuatemala City
Country Guatemala
Nations5
Athletes1320
Events20 sports + 3 exhibition
OpeningJanuary 4, 1986 (1986-01-04)
ClosingJanuary 10, 1986 (1986-01-10)
Torch lighterMateo Flores
Main venueEstadio Nacional Mateo Flores

The III Central American Games (Spanish: III Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos) was a multi-sport event that took place between 4–10 January 1986. Initially, the Games were scheduled for 1981 in Managua, Nicaragua, but were cancelled due to the unstable political situation.[1]

The Games were called the "Peace Games" (Spanish: Juegos de la Paz). [2] The official song was the "Hymn of the Peace Games" (Spanish: Himno de los Juegos de la Paz) composed by Alfonso Agulló.[3][4]

Long-distance runner Mateo Flores was honoured to light the torch in the stadium bearing his name.[5]

A complete list of medal winners can be found on the MásGoles webpage (click on "JUEGOS CENTROAMERICANOS" in the low right corner).[6]

Athletes from 5 countries were reported to participate:

Sports

Medal table

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