Therefore, Guayaquil and Quito in Ecuador were chosen, but due to lack of government support the games were finally moved to Santiago, Chile.

[1][2] An appraisal of the games and detailed medal lists were published elsewhere,[2] emphasizing the results of the Argentinian teams.

Torch lighter at the Estadio Nacional de Chile was athlete Omar Aguilar.

*   Host nation (Chile)Key sports swimming and track cycling were not held at this edition.

On the other hand, medals were awarded in underwater sports (scuba diving) in categories "orientation" and "pursuit" addressing particularly military staff.