title: 1983 Pan American Games
text: The 1983 Pan American Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela from August 14 to August 29, 1983. The games were the first major international competition to include relatively accurate steroid testing.
  
  Host city selection 
  
  Four cities submitted bids to host the 1983 Pan American Games that were recognized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO); however, only one city, Hamilton, Ontario submitted their bid on time. On April 23, 1977, Caracas, Venezuela was selected over Hamilton, Canada in a two-city vote to host the IX Pan American Games by the PASO at its general assembly in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  
  Medal count 
  
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  Sports
  
   Archery
   Athletics
   Baseball
   Basketball
   Boxing
   Cycling
   Diving
   Equestrian
   Fencing
   Football (soccer)
   Gymnastics
   Field Hockey
   Judo
   Rowing
   Sailing
   Shooting
   Softball
   Sambo
   Swimming
   Synchronized swimming
   Table tennis
   Tennis
   Volleyball
   Weightlifting
   Wrestling
  
  Doping
  
  Mascot
  
  The 1983 Games' mascot was a lion holding a 1983 sign named Santiaguito.
  
  References
  
  External links
   Caracas 1983 - IX Pan American Games - Official Report at PanamSports.org
  
   
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