1963 Pan American Games
Poster of the 1963 Pan American Games. | |
| Host | São Paulo, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nations | 22 |
| Athletes | 1,665 |
| Events | 160 in 19 sports |
| Opening | April 20 |
| Closing | May 5 |
| Opened by | Governor Adhemar de Barros |
| Cauldron lighter | José Telles da Conceição |
| Main venue | Pacaembu Stadium |
The 1963 Pan American Games, officially known as the IV Pan American Games (Portuguese: IV Jogos Pan-Americanos) 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.