1980 Winter Paralympics
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The 1980 Winter Paralympic Games (Norwegian: Paralympiske vinterleker 1980; Nynorsk: Paralympiske vinterleikane 1980), the second Winter Paralympics, were held from 1 to 7 February 1980 in Geilo, Norway. Eighteen countries took part with 299 athletes.[1] A demonstration event was held in sledge downhill racing. All classes of athletes with locomotor disabilities were able to participate.[2] Organized by the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation (ISMGF) and the International Sports Federation of the Disabled (ISOD).[3]
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Host city | Geilo, Norway |
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Nations | 18 |
Athletes | 299 |
Events | 64 in 3 sports |
Opening | 1 February |
Closing | 7 February |
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Stadium | Vestia Resort |
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Originally known as the 2nd Olympic Winter Games for Disabled.[4][5][6]