KEY FACTS
Country: Sweden (SWE)
Opening Date: 24 Aug 1939
Closing Date: 27 Aug 1939
Nations: 13
Athletes: 249
First Time Athletes: 169 Returning Athletes: 80
Sports: 6
Disciplines: 7
Events: 43
KEY FACTS Country: Sweden (SWE) Opening Date: 24 Aug 1939 Closing Date: 27 Aug 1939 Nations: 13 Athletes: 249 First Time Athletes: 169 Returning Athletes: 80 Sports: 6 Disciplines: 7 Events: 43 | The Congress agreed to establish technical commissions to be responsible for each of the sporting branches. A new CISS flag with blue and green colors with its symbol that was designed by Mr. Chante in a design contest was inaugurated during the Opening Ceremony. The CISS was honoured by the presence of a royal personage for the first time in the form of Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden. The sports offered at the V International Silent Games were held in the disciplines of Athletics, Cycling Road, Diving, Football, Shooting, Swimming and Tennis. Participants | ||||