2005 Summer Deaflympics

XX Summer Deaflympics
Host cityMelbourne,  Australia
MottoMelbourne in the World
Nations82 countries
Athletes3,307 athletes
Events147 in 14 sports
Opening5 January 2005
Closing16 January 2005
Opened byMarigold Southey
Main venueOlympic Park, Melbourne
Website2005deaflympics.com
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The 2005 Summer Deaflympics, officially known as the 20th Summer Deaflympics, is an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from 5 January to 16 January 2005 in Melbourne, Australia.