2005 Bolivarian Games
The XV Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between 12–21 August 2005 in Armenia and Pereira, Colombia. Some events took place in Cartagena de Indias and in Bogotá. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO).
| Host city | Armenia, Quindío Pereira, Risaralda |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Motto | La fuerza de una región (The power of a region) |
| Nations | 6 |
| Athletes | 2026 |
| Events | 28 sports |
| Opening | August 12, 2005 |
| Closing | August 21, 2005 |
| Opened by | Álvaro Uribe |
| Athlete's Oath | Óscar Figueroa |
| Torch lighter | Rubén Darío Gómez |
| Main venue | Estadio Centenario (Armenia) Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas (Pereira) |
The opening ceremony took place on August 12, 2005, at the Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas in Pereira, Colombia. The Games were officially opened by Colombian president Álvaro Uribe. Torch lighter was former road racing cyclist Rubén Darío Gómez, gold medallist at the 1961 Bolivarian Games. The athlete's oath was sworn by weightlifter Óscar Figueroa
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