1976 Winter Paralympics
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The 1976 Winter Paralympic Games (Swedish: Paralympiska vinterspelen 1976) were the first Winter Paralympics. They were held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, from 21 to 28 February 1976. The disabilities included in this Paralympics were blindness and amputees. Sixteen countries took part with 196 athletes.[1] There were competitions in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes, and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing.[2]
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Host city | Örnsköldsvik, Sweden |
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Nations | 16 |
Athletes | 196 |
Events | 53 in 2 sports |
Opening | 21 February |
Closing | 28 February |
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Stadium | Kempehallen |
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They were originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled.[3][4]