1997 Arab Games

The 8th Arab Games were held in Beirut, Lebanon between July 12 and July 27, 1997. 3253 athletes from 18 countries participated in events in 22 sports.

1997 Arab Games
Host cityBeirut
CountryLebanon
Opening12 July 1997 (1997-07-12)
Closing27 July 1997 (1997-07-27)

Over 50,000 people gathered in the Sports City in Beirut for the opening ceremony of the eighth Pan-Arab games, the first such event to be hosted by Lebanon since forty years.

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