First Brazilian Medals in Pan American Games

In 1983, in Caracas, Venezuela, Brazil won its first medals in the men's suit in Pan American Games, surprising the favoritism of American athletes and team. There were four medals won in that edition:

. Ricardo Inokuchi — Silver in the Men's Single

. Ricardo Inokuchi, Cláudio Kano, Acassio da Cunha and Aristides Nascimento — Gold in Men's Teams

. Cláudio Kano and Ricardo Inokuchi - Gold in Men's Doubles

. Cláudio Kano and Sandra Noda — Bronze in Mixed Doubles

The coach of the men's team was Mauricio Kobayashi, with Nelson Lopes Ricco as Head of Delegation. It was also the first Brazilian participation in Pan American Games, although table tennis entered the game program in 1979.