Games
Christchurch 1989
XVI World Games for the Deaf
KEY FACTS
Country: New Zealand (NZL)
Opening Date: 7 Jan 1989
Closing Date: 17 Jan 1989
Nations: 30
Athletes: 954
   First Time Athletes: 594  Returning Athletes: 360
Sports: 12
Disciplines: 13
Events: 120

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

The sports offered at the XVI World Games for the Deaf were held in the disciplines of Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cycling Road, Football, Handball, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling Freestyle and Wrestling Greco-Roman.

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Participants
Results