Back دورة الألعاب العربية 1999 Arabic Jeux panarabes de 1999 French IX Giochi panarabi Italian 1999년 팬아랍 게임 Korean Panarabiske leker 1999 NB Jogos Pan-Arábicos de 1999 Portuguese
| Host city | Amman, Jordan |
|---|---|
| Nations | 21 |
| Athletes | 4600 (est.) |
| Events | 29 sports |
| Opening | 15 August 1999 |
| Closing | 31 August 1999 |
| Main venue | Amman International Stadium |
The 1999 Arab Games were ninth edition of the multi-sport event between Arab countries and were held from August 15 to August 31. A total of around 4600 athletes from 21 countries participated in the 29 sports on offer. The opening ceremony that took place in Al Hussein Youth City Stadium was officially opened by King Abdullah II.
Initially set to be held in Amman in 2001, the games were brought forward two years and branded as the "Al Hussein tournament" in honour of Hussein of Jordan, the long-ruling monarch who died earlier that year.[1] His daughter, Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, took part in the equestrian competition.[2]
- ^ The Arab Games Exhibition 1999 to 2011 Archived 2013-11-09 at the Wayback Machine. Qatar Museums Authority. Retrieved on 2013-11-09.
- ^ Bell, Daniel (2003). Encyclopedia of International Games. McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. ISBN 0-7864-1026-4.
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