VI International Silent Games

The International Silent Games made a big comeback despite a 10-year hiatus due to World War II.  Almost 100 more athletes participated than the last one in 1939.   Basketball and water polo were added for the first time into the Games.

 

Location: Copenhagen Denmark (DEN)
Opening Date: 12 Aug 1949
Closing Date: 16 Aug 1949
Nations: 14
Athletes: 391
     Men: 342
     Women: 49