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The city was also a host for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. On 17 October 1986, Barcelona was selected to host the 1992 Summer Olympics over Amsterdam, Netherlands (the city also hosted the 1928 games); Belgrade, Yugoslavia; Birmingham, United Kingdom; Brisbane, Australia; and Paris, France, during the 91st IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland. [10]
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, and officially branded as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held in Barcelona, Spain, from 25 July to 9 August 1992. [1] [2] A total of 9,356 athletes representing 169 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated. [1]
1992 Summer Olympics; Bid process; Venues; Marketing ; Broadcasters; Torch relay; Opening ceremony (flag bearers) Medal table ; Closing ceremony; Event calendar; World and Olympic records; Paralympics (medal table)
Prior to the 1992 Olympics, FIBA rules specifically prevented NBA players from participating in Olympic tournaments, and only amateurs were eligible for the U.S. Olympic teams, which were composed of collegiate and, at times (especially in the 1950s), AAU players. Other countries used their best players from their domestic professional leagues. [8]
This was the first time that NBA players were eligible to play in Summer Olympics basketball, following a decision of FIBA in April 1989. Until 1992, only amateurs and players from professional leagues other than the NBA were allowed to play. [1] [2]
1992 Summer Olympics; Bid process; Venues; Marketing ; Broadcasters; Torch relay; Opening ceremony (flag bearers) Medal table ; Closing ceremony; Event calendar; World and Olympic records; Paralympics (medal table)
For the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, a total of forty-three sports venues were used. Barcelona's first bid for the Summer Olympics was the 1924 Games, losing to Paris. The city tried again in 1936, losing to Berlin. The city subsequently planned to host the People's Olympiad in that year, as a protest against holding the Olympics in Nazi ...
The United States of America (USA) competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. 545 competitors, 355 men and 190 women, took part in 248 events in 28 sports. [1] At the closing ceremony, a segment of American culture was performed, as the country hosted the next Olympics in Atlanta.