2013 Central American Games

The 2013 Central American Games, the X edition of the Central American Games, were celebrated in San José, Costa Rica from 3 to 17 March 2013. It was largest multi-sport event organized in Costa Rica.

2013 Central American Games
Host citySan José
CountryCosta Rica
Teams7
Athletes2738
OpeningMarch 3, 2013 (2013-03-03)
ClosingMarch 17, 2013 (2013-03-17)
Opened byLaura Chinchilla
Torch lighterSylvia Poll
Main venueEstadio Nacional
Websitewww.sanjose2013.com

The games were officially opened by Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla. Torch lighter was swimmer Sylvia Poll, who won the silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

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