The 1963 Pan American Games, officially known as the IV Pan American Games () and commonly known as São Paulo 1963, were held from April 20 to May 5, 1963, in São Paulo, Brazil.
The organization of the Pan American Games was led by Major Sylvio de Magalhães Padilha, a distinguished Olympic athlete who also served as President of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Vice President of PanAm Sports (Panamerican Sports Organization), and Vice President of the International Olympic Committee.
Host city selection
For the first time, two cities submitted bids to host the 1963 Pan American Games that were recognized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO). On August 25, 1959, São Paulo was selected over Winnipeg to host the IV Pan American Games by the PASO at the VII Pan American Sports Congress in Chicago, United States.
Medal count
Participating nations
According to the Brazilian Olympic Committee, twenty-two nations sent competitors to São Paulo, but only twenty-one were listed. Barbados took part in the Pan American Games for the first time. Costa Rica, Haiti, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic competed in 1959 but did not participate in the 1963 Games.
Sports
Venues
The games used 11 different venues:
Pacaembu Stadium - athletics and opening and closing ceremonies Parque São Jorge and Estádio Nicolau Alayon - 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 Reservoir of Guarapiranga - sailing Raia Olímpica da USP - rowing
References
External links São Paulo 1963 - IV Pan American Games - Official Report at PanamSports.org