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: 12
Athletes: 60
     Men: 37
     Women: 23
     First Time Athletes: 60
     Returning Athletes: 0