| IAAF World Indoor Games | |
|---|---|
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| Dates | 18–19 January |
| Host city | Paris, France |
| Venue | Palais Omnisports Paris-Bercy |
| Events | 24 |
| Participation | 319 athletes from 69 nations |
The World Indoor Games were arranged by the IAAF and held at the Palais Omnisports Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, from January 18 to January 19, 1985. In 1987 the championship was renamed to the IAAF World Indoor Championships and gained official status. There were a total number of 319 participating athletes from 69 countries.[1]
- ^ 1985: World Indoor Games Archived 2010-03-05 at the Wayback Machine. Doha 2010. Retrieved on 2010-03-04.