20th Summer Deaflympics

Melbourne, Australia, the home of major sports events, such as the 1956 Olympics and the annual Australian Open Tennis Championships, was the host of the 20th Summer Deaflympics in January, 2005.

Beach Volleyball is now recognized as a new summer discipline in the Deaflympic sports competition.

Tamara Foronda of United States received a $5000 Fair Play Award from Widex.

Location: Melbourne Australia (AUS)
Opening Date: 05 Jan 2005
Closing Date: 16 Jan 2005
Nations: 63
Athletes: 2038
     Men: 1402
     Women: 636
     First Time Athletes: 2038
     Returning Athletes: 0
Logo designer: The Watson Group Australia