1997 Summer Deaflympics

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18th Summer Deaflympics

Host city	Copenhagen,  Denmark
Nations participating	65 countries
Athletes participating	2,028 athletes
Events	140 (16 disciplines)
Opening ceremony	13 July 1997
Closing ceremony	26 July 1997
Officially opened by	John M. Lovett, CISS President
Main venue	Parken Sport & Entertainment
Summer
← Sofia 1993 Rome 2001 →
Winter
← Ylläs 1995 Davos 1999 →

The 1997 Summer Deaflympics (Danish: 1997 Sommer Deaflympics), officially known as the 18th Summer Deaflympics (Danish: 18. Sommer Deaflympics), was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from 13 July to 26 July 1997 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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• Deatlympics