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| Host city | Christchurch,  New Zealand |
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| Athletes | 955 athletes |
| Events | 120 (13 disciples) |
| Opening | 7 January 1989 |
| Closing | 17 January 1989 |
| Opened by | David Cargill |
| Main venue | Queen Elizabeth II Park |
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The 1989 Summer Deaflympics, officially known as the 16th Summer Deaflympics, is an international multi-sport event that was held from 7 to 17 January 1989 at Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.[1][2]
The 16th Summer Deaflympics Games were originally scheduled to be held from 18 to 29 November 1988 in Seoul, but was decided to host it in 1989 due to the schedule of 1988 Summer Olympics.
- ^ Bailey, Joan. "16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch". Manawatu Deaf Society. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ^ "Christchurch 1989". Comité International des Sports des Sourds. Archived from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2015.