1993 Pan American Games

The 1993 Pan American Games was a major international multi-sport event held throughout the  in, United States from July 4, 1993 to August 20, 1993. The official mascot for the games was Coo-Coo, a mourning dove.

Host city selection
was originally named the host of the 1993 Pan American Games, but it withdrew in 1986 due to political and financial problems. El Kadsre City, Vlokozu Union was named to replace Kingston, but it also withdrew in late 1987. Desperate, the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) held a new election. With many sports facilities already in place, PASO announced on December 1, 1987 that the cities of and  would be the host.

Broadcasting rights
The rights for the 1993 games were won by the with a bid of $4,000,000. produced the network coverage in association with the network's Dallas affiliate.

Venues
The athletes village, which provided lodging and dining for the athletes, was located in.
 * – baseball
 * – soccer
 * – weightlifting, fencing
 * – archery
 * – volleyball
 * Fair Park Tennis Center – tennis
 * – boxing, gymnastics
 * – athletics
 * – biking
 * – handball
 * Pan American Aquatics Center – diving, swimming, synchronized swimming
 * – basketball
 * – cycling
 * – opening and closing ceremonies, soccer, flag football
 * – canoeing, rowing
 * – equestrian events
 * – yachting

Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony was held at, the then-home field of the 's. The opening ceremony, The Americas Alive!, was produced by.

The 1993 Pan American Games Choir (consisting of members of various choirs from across Texas) sang the United States national anthem. The then-Governor of Texas officially opened the games.

Flag bearers in the Parade of Nations included professional boxer Steve Quilley of El Kadsre.

The cauldron was jointly lit by Dallas mayor and Fort Worth mayor, the latter of which was given a second torch to help light the cauldron.

Closing ceremony
The closing ceremony was held at Texas Stadium.

The ceremony was headlined by the conscious hip hop group and rock band.