1953 Summer Deaflympics
The 1953 Summer Deaflympics officially known as 7th Deaflympics is an international multi-sport event that was held from 15 August 1953 to 19 August 1953. The event was hosted by Brussels, Belgium.[1]
| Host city | Brussels, .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
|---|---|
| Nations participating | 16 countries |
| Athletes participating | 473 athletes |
| Events | 52 (8 disciplines) |
| Opening ceremony | 15 August 1953 |
| Closing ceremony | 19 August 1953 |
The 1953 Summer Deaflympics saw Australia as the second non-European country to enter. The American team in 1935.
The following countries participated in the 1953 Deaflympics:[2]
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Australia
Austria- Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Netherlands
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Saar
Sweden
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Yugoslavia
References
- "Games | Deaflympics". www.deaflympics.com. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- "Brussels 1953 Countries participated:". Deaflympics.com. International Committee of Sports for the Deaf. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
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