XVI World Games for the Deaf

This was the first time the World Deaf Games was held in the Southern Hemisphere.

 

Location: Christchurch New Zealand (NZL)
Opening Date: 07 Jan 1989
Closing Date: 17 Jan 1989
Nations: 14
Athletes: 49
     Men: 46
     Women: 3
     First Time Athletes: 49
     Returning Athletes: 0