2003 Winter Deaflympics
The 2003 Winter Deaflympics officially known as the 15th Winter Deaflympics is an international multi-sport event that was held from 28 February 2003 to 8 March 2003.The event was hosted by Sundsvall, Sweden.[1][2]
| Host city | Sundsvall, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Nations participating | 21 countries |
| Athletes participating | 247 athletes |
| Events | 23 (4 disciplines) |
| Opening ceremony | 28 February 2003 |
| Closing ceremony | 8 March 2003 |
Curling competitions were also introduced for the first time in this Winter Deaflympics.
The logo for the 15th Winter Deaflympics symbolises the fire from the torch.
References
- "Winter Deaflympics in Sweden - hear-it.org". Retrieved 2017-09-04.
- "Games | Deaflympics". www.deaflympics.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
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