1989 Summer Deaflympics Explained

16th Summer Deaflympics
Host City:	Christchurch,
Athletes:	955 athletes
Events:	120 (13 disciples)
Opening:	7 January 1989
Closing:	17 January 1989
Opened By:	David Cargill
Stadium:	Queen Elizabeth II Park
Spreviouss:	Los Angeles 1985
Snexts:	Sofia 1993
Sprevious:	Oslo 1987

The 1989 Summer Deaflympics, officially known as the 16th Summer Deaflympics, is an international multi-sport event that was held from 7 to 17 January 1989 at Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.^{[1] [2]}

External links

• Official games website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bailey. Joan. 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch. Manawatu Deaf Society. 13 November 2015.
2. Web site: Christchurch 1989. Comité International des Sports des Sourds. 13 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150313042530/http://www.deaflympics.com/games.asp?1989-s. 13 March 2015. dead.