Table tennis at the 1987 Pan American Games
Table tennis made its Pan American Games debut in 1987, during the 10th Pan American Games held in Indianapolis, United States, from August 8 to 23. Contests were held in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, with athletes from across the Americas competing. The tournament featured strong performances from United States, Canada, and Cuba, showcasing emerging talent ahead of the 1988 Summer Olympics. The successful introduction of table tennis in 1987 established the sport as a regular fixture in subsequent Pan American sporting programs.
| Table tennis at the 1987 Pan American Games | |
|---|---|
«1983 1991» |
Events
Medal table
| Place | Nation | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Canada | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Cuba | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Chile | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Dominican Republic | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Peru | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Venezuela | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26 | |
See also
References
- Olderr, Steven (April 29, 2003). The Pan American Games: A Statistical History. McFarland. ISBN 9780786443369.