1997 World Games
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The 1997 World Games (Finnish: 1997 Maailman Pelit, Swedish: 1997 Världsspelen), the fifth World Games, were an international multi-sport event held in Lahti, Finland on August 7–17, 1997. The opening and closing ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.
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Host city | Lahti, Finland |
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Nations | 73 |
Athletes | 1,379[1] |
Events | 164 (22 sports) |
Opening | 7 August 1997 |
Closing | 17 August 1997 |
Opened by | President Martti Ahtisaari |
Main venue | Lahti Sport Centre |
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