1965 Summer Deaflympics

The 1965 Summer Deaflympics, officially known as the 10th Summer Deaflympics, is an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from June 27 to July 3, 1965 in Washington D.C., United States.[1] This is the first Deaflympics to be hosted outside of Europe, and the first Deaflympics to be hosted in Americas.

10th Summer Deaflympics
Host cityWashington D.C., United States
Nations participating27 countries
Athletes participating687 athletes
Events85 (11 disciplines)
Opening ceremonyJune 27, 1965
Closing ceremonyJuly 3, 1965
Officially opened byLyndon B. Johnson

Sports
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Shooting
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling

References
  1. https://www.deaflympics.com/games.asp?1965-s
  • 1965 Summer Deaflympics
Preceded by
1961
IX
Helsinki, Finland		 1965
X
Washington D.C., USA		 Succeeded by
1969
XI
Belgrade, Yugoslavia
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