2011 Pan American Games closing ceremony
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The Closing Ceremony of the 2011 Pan American Games
took place on October 30, 2011, beginning at 6:00 pm CST (00:30 UTC, October 31) at Omnilife Stadium in Guadalajara
, Jalisco
, Mexico
.
The closing ceremony was originally scheduled to be held at the older and bigger Jalisco Stadium. However the organizing committee for the Games (COPAG) decided to switch it to Omnilife Stadium, because it has better infrastructure and technological capability to host the event. Another reason stated was the close distance between Omnilife Stadium and the athletes village which helped expedite the transfer of athletes and ensure their safety.
As per tradition, the Pan American Sports Organization flag was handed over to the mayor of the next host city
, Rob Ford
of Toronto
.
Puerto Rican
singer Ricky Martin
performed at the ceremony.
National Anthems
2011 Pan American Games
The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Some events were held in the nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa...
took place on October 30, 2011, beginning at 6:00 pm CST (00:30 UTC, October 31) at Omnilife Stadium in Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
, Jalisco
Jalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
The closing ceremony was originally scheduled to be held at the older and bigger Jalisco Stadium. However the organizing committee for the Games (COPAG) decided to switch it to Omnilife Stadium, because it has better infrastructure and technological capability to host the event. Another reason stated was the close distance between Omnilife Stadium and the athletes village which helped expedite the transfer of athletes and ensure their safety.
As per tradition, the Pan American Sports Organization flag was handed over to the mayor of the next host city
2015 Pan American Games
The 2015 Pan American Games, officially the XVII Pan American Games or the 17th Pan American Games, will be a major international multi-sport event that will be held from July 10–26, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Caledon, Hamilton,...
, Rob Ford
Rob Ford
Robert Bruce "Rob" Ford is the 64th and current Mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was first elected to city council in the 2000 Toronto municipal election, and was re-elected to his council seat in 2003 and again in 2006...
of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
.
Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
singer Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
performed at the ceremony.
Dignitaries and other officials in attendance
- David JohnstonDavid JohnstonDavid Lloyd Johnston is a Canadian academic, author and statesman who is the current Governor General of Canada, the 28th since Canadian Confederation....
, Governor General of CanadaGovernor General of CanadaThe Governor General of Canada is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II... - Bal GosalBal GosalBaljit Gosal, is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2011 election...
, Canadian Minister of SportMinister of State (Sport)Minister of State is the person responsible for Sport Canada, who reports to the Minister of Canadian Heritage.List of Ministers:* Hon. Gary Lunn* Hon. Bal Gosal... - Charles SousaCharles SousaCharles Sousa is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Mississauga South, and is the province's Minister of Labour in the Cabinet of Premier Dalton McGuinty...
, Ontario Minister of LabourMinistry of Labour (Ontario)The Ministry of Labour is responsible for labour issues in the Canadian province of Ontario.The Ministry of Labour and its agencies are responsible for employment equity and rights, occupational health and safety, and labour relations....
and minister responsible for the 2015 Pan2015 Pan American GamesThe 2015 Pan American Games, officially the XVII Pan American Games or the 17th Pan American Games, will be a major international multi-sport event that will be held from July 10–26, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Caledon, Hamilton,...
and Parapan Games2015 Parapan American GamesThe 5th Parapan American Games are to take place between August 7–14, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. Athletes with a physical disability will compete... - Rob FordRob FordRobert Bruce "Rob" Ford is the 64th and current Mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was first elected to city council in the 2000 Toronto municipal election, and was re-elected to his council seat in 2003 and again in 2006...
, Mayor of Toronto
National Anthems
- Ely GuerraEly GuerraEly Guerra is a Mexican singer-songwriter who was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.- Biography :...
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