1992 Arab Games

Quadrennial multi-sport event between Arab nations 1992 Arab Games Damascus Syria 1992 9 4 y 1992 9 18 y Rabat 1985 Beirut 1997 The 1992 Arab Games were the seventh edition of the quadrennial multi-sport event for Arab nations. They were held in Damascus, Syria between September 4 and 18, 1992. A total of 2611 athletes from 18 countries participated in events in 14 sports. The event was greatly affected by the 1991 Gulf War, and several athletes refused to participate in the games. Iraq and Libya did not take part in the games. The football tournament was also considered a part of the Arab Nations Cup. Sports Archery Artistic gymnastics Athletics Basketball BoxingCycling Equestrian Football Handball KarateSwimming Volleyball Weightlifting Wrestling Medal table SYR at the 1992 Arab Games 48 30 36 yes SYR 1980 36 30 30 27 21 24 15 7 6 8 6 16 8 3 4 5 12 5 3 22 26 TUN 1959 1 6 6 1 3 1 1 2 6 1 1 10 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 OMN 1970 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 MTN 1959 References Bell, Daniel (2003). Encyclopedia of International Games. McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. 0-7864-1026-4. Category:Arab Games Arab Games Arab Games Arab Games Arab Games, 1992 Category:Multi-sport events in Syria Category:20th century in Damascus Category:October 1992 sports events in Asia