1949 Summer Deaflympics
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The 1949 Summer Deaflympics (Danish: 1949 Sommer Deaflympics) officially known as the 6th Deaf Olympiad[1] (Danish: 6. DøveOlympiade)is an international multi-sport event that was held from 12 August 1949 to 16 August 1949. This event was hosted in Copenhagen, Denmark.[2]
Quick Facts Host city, Nations ...
Host city | Copenhagen, ![]() |
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Nations | 14 countries |
Athletes | 391 athletes |
Events | 51 (9 disciplines) |
Opening | 12 August 1949 |
Closing | 16 August 1949 |
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Winter | |
Oslo 1953 → |
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This Deaflympics was held after 10 years since the last edition of the Deaflympics(1939) due to World War II.
Basketball and water polo were added as events for the first time in Deaflympics history.