XIV World Games for the Deaf

At the Congress, it was the first time that a woman, Mrs. Maria de Bendeguz of Venezuela was elected to the Executive Committee. CISS is the first international sports organization to have a woman elected in a highest committee.

A historical milestone took place here between International Olympic Committee and CISS. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch was the first IOC president to attend the World Deaf Games.

Doping tests were introduced at the Games.

Location: Köln Germany (GER)
Opening Date: 23 Jul 1981
Closing Date: 01 Aug 1981
Nations: 32
Athletes: 1198
     Men: 893
     Women: 305
     First Time Athletes: 1198
     Returning Athletes: 0
Poster designer: Karl Kunze, Düsseldorf