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Deaflympics

The Deaflympics, also known as Deaflympiad are a periodic series of multi-sport events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee at which Deaf athletes compete at an elite level. Unlike the athletes in other IOC-sanctioned events, athletes... Wikipedia
First event: 1924; 100 years ago in Paris, France1924 Summer Deaflympics
Last event: 2024 in Erzurum, Turkey – 2024 Winter Deaflympics (Winter)
Motto: PER LUDOS AEQUALITAS (Equality through sport)
Occur every: 4 years
Purpose: Provision of opportunities for deaf persons to participate in elite sports