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.
| Host city | Washington D.C., United States |
|---|---|
| Nations participating | 27 countries |
| Athletes participating | 687 athletes |
| Events | 85 (11 disciplines) |
| Opening ceremony | June 27, 1965 |
| Closing ceremony | July 3, 1965 |
| Officially opened by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Sports
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cycling
- Diving
- Football
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Wrestling
References
| Preceded by 1961 IX Helsinki, Finland |
1965 X Washington D.C., USA |
Succeeded by 1969 XI Belgrade, Yugoslavia |
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