2001 Central American Games
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Logo for the 2001 Central American Games | |
| Host city | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Nations | 7 |
| Athletes | 2182 |
| Events | 30 sports |
| Opening | November 25, 2001 |
| Closing | December 3, 2001 |
| Opened by | Harris Whitbeck |
| Torch lighter | Euda Carías |
| Main venue | Estadio Mateo Flores |
The VII Central American Games (Spanish: VII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos) was a multi-sport event that took place between 22 November and 3 December 2001.
The games were opened by Harris Whitbeck as a delegate for Guatemalan president Alfonso Portillo. Torch lighter was Taekwondo fighter Euda Carías.[1]
A total of 2,182 athletes from 7 countries were reported to participate:[2][3]
Belize (149)
Costa Rica (309)
El Salvador (494)
Guatemala (564) (Host)
Honduras (334)
Nicaragua (189)
Panamá (143)