1997 Arab Games
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The 8th Arab Games were held in Beirut, Lebanon between July 12 and July 27, 1997. 3253 athletes from 18 countries participated in events in 22 sports.
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Host city | Beirut |
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Country | Lebanon |
Opening | 12 July 1997 (1997-07-12) |
Closing | 27 July 1997 (1997-07-27) |
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Over 50,000 people gathered in the Sports City in Beirut for the opening ceremony of the eighth Pan-Arab games, the first such event to be hosted by Lebanon since forty years.