1997 Summer Deaflympics

18th Summer Deaflympics
Host cityCopenhagen,  Denmark
Nations65 countries
Athletes2,028 athletes
Events140 (16 disciplines)
Opening13 July 1997
Closing26 July 1997
Opened byJohn M. Lovett, CISS President
Main venueParken Sport & Entertainment
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Winter

The 1997 Summer Deaflympics (Danish: 1997 Sommer Deaflympics), officially known as the 18th Summer Deaflympics (Danish: 18. Sommer Deaflympics), was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from 13 July to 26 July 1997 in Copenhagen, Denmark.