The Central American and Caribbean Games have officially been declared closed following a bright and colourful closing ceremony that took place in Barranquilla. The ceremony included music, dancing, and an impressive display of fireworks. The Roberto Melendaz Metropolitan Stadium was full to the brim as the host country performed one of the most memorable closing ceremonies to date.
Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char, as well as Steve Stoute, Central American and Caribbean Sports Organisation President, officially ended the tournament together.
Char told the audience that the event showed that there was nothing too big for the city of Barranquilla. He continued by saying that the people of Barranquilla will be with all attendees forever, and that the closing ceremony was not the end of the journey. Stoute added that it was the best games in their history.
Among the gold winners of the tournament finals, Puerto Rico was at the top of the list, having beat Colombia 91-68 at the men’s basketball final.
Cuba won 75-73 during overtime in their game against the Dominican Republic, which was part of the bronze medal contest. Colombia saw more success during the men’s marathon when Colombian Jeisson Saurez won the event with a time of 2 hours, 29 mins and 54 seconds. Next was Daniel Vargas of Mexico, followed closely by Williams Julajuj of Guatemala.
Mexico finished the highest overall with 132 golds, 118 silvers, and 91 bronzes. The next Central American Games are to be hosted by Panama City.
| # | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Betway | | 4.9/5 | Up to $60 NZD | Bet now Review |
| 3 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.8/5 | 100% Match | Bet now Review |
| 4 |  | Picklebet | | 4.6/5 | Login to see promotions | Bet now Review |
More About Gary Hicks
When it comes to knowing what’s going on, on the track, field or any other sporting arena, Gary Hicks is your man. With an almost unrivalled passion for journalism, sports and betting Gary decided to combine his love of all 3 and share his expertise with the world.
In the last few years Gary has risen through the ranks and prides himself on always keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s hot and happening in the sports betting world. Gary is the resident news expert at OnlineBettingNZ.co.nz and his articles make for invaluable fodder for any avid punter.
You May Also Like:
The Future Of Sports Betting
When it comes to the future of sports betting, things are changing quickly. This is thanks to new technologies and changing customer habits. People are betting on sports in novel ….
Gymnast Faces Ban Over Offensive Symbol
The behaviour of Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who openly wore a symbol in support of his country’s invasion of the Ukraine while on the medal podium at the Apparatus World ….
Sportsbet Fined $3.7 Million For Spam
Australian authorities have slapped online bookmaker Sportsbet with $3.7 million in fines for sending unwanted (spam) gambling ads to users. The bookie reportedly sent more than 150,000 promotional emails and ….
UK Sport Chair Weighs In On Future Funding
Future funding for winter sports participated in by athletes from Great Britain will be funded not only on account of medals won at the Beijing Winter Olympics, but also according ….
New York Times To Buy Athletic For $550M
The New York Times has confirmed that it has indeed tabled an offer to acquire the subscription-based online sports site the Athletic. The agreed purchase price has apparently been pegged ….