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| Host city | Sucre, Chuquisaca |
|---|---|
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Nations | 6 |
| Athletes | 2377 |
| Events | 30 sports |
| Opening | November 14, 2009 |
| Closing | November 26, 2009 |
| Opened by | Evo Morales |
| Athlete's Oath | Lupita Rojas |
| Torch lighter | Héctor Medina |
| Main venue | Estadio Patria |
The XVI Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held in 2009 in Sucre, Bolivia. The competitions in Sucre took place from 15–26 November. A number of Bolivian cities hosted some of the sporting events, including Cochabamba, Santa Cruz and Tarija. Also, events were held outside of Bolivia, with Guayaquil, Lima, Quito and Salinas hosting a number of competitions. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO).
The opening ceremony took place on November 14, 2009, at the Estadio Patria in Sucre, Bolivia. The Games were officially opened by Bolivian president Evo Morales. Torch lighter was swimmer Héctor Medina. The athlete's oath was sworn by sprinter Lupita Rojas.[1][2]
- ^ Representación nacional encabezó el desfile inaugural (in Spanish), November 15, 2009, archived from the original on February 21, 2013, retrieved January 21, 2013
- ^ Inaugurado XVI Juegos Bolivarianos (in Spanish), El Diario, La Paz, Bolivia, November 15, 2009, retrieved January 21, 2013