2010 South American Games
The official logo of the Medellín 2010 South American Games. | |
| Host city | Medellín |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Nations | 15 NOCs |
| Events | 42 |
| Opening | March 19, 2010 |
| Closing | March 30, 2010 |
| Opened by | Álvaro Uribe Vélez |
| Main venue | Estadio Atanasio Girardot |
The IX South American Games (Spanish: Juegos Sudamericanos; Portuguese: Jogos Sul-Americanos) was a multi-sport event held between 19 and 30 March 2010 in Medellín, Colombia. The Games were organized by the South American Sports Organization (ODESUR), who awarded the Games to the city with 8 votes over the bid by previous host Santiago, Chile (6 votes).