X World Winter Games for the Deaf

At Congress, before the 10th World Winter Games for the Deaf, the delegates voted to forbid Deaf athletes from using hearing aids during competition. This emphasizes the motto, "Equal through Sports".

 

Location: Madonna di Campiglio Italy (ITA)
Opening Date: 16 Jan 1983
Closing Date: 23 Jan 1983
Nations: 15
Athletes: 147
     Men: 106
     Women: 41
     First Time Athletes: 147
     Returning Athletes: 0