| Host City: | Geilo, Norway |
| Nations: | 18 |
| Athletes: | 299 |
| Events: | 64 in 3 sports |
| Opening: | 1 February |
| Closing: | 7 February |
| Opened By: | King Olav V |
| Stadium: | Vestia Resort |
| Winter Prev: | Örnsköldsvik 1976 |
| Winter Next: | Innsbruck 1984 |
| Summer Prev: | Arnhem 1980 |
| Summer Next: | New York/Stoke Mandeville 1984 |
The 1980 Winter Paralympic Games (Norwegian: Paralympiske vinterleker 1980; Norwegian Nynorsk; Nynorsk, Norwegian: 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]
Originally known as the 2nd Olympic Winter Games for Disabled.[4] [5] [6]
See main article: 1980 Winter Paralympics medal table. The top 10 NPCs by number of gold medals are listed below. The host nation (Norway) is highlighted.
Eighteen nations participated in the 1980 Winter Paralympics. Australia, Denmark, Italy and New Zealand made their debut appearances. Belgium and Poland did not send any athletes.