KEY FACTS
Country: Belgium (BEL)
Opening Date: 15 Aug 1953
Closing Date: 19 Aug 1953
Nations: 16
Athletes: 473
First Time Athletes: 338 Returning Athletes: 135
Sports: 7
Disciplines: 8
Events: 51
KEY FACTS Country: Belgium (BEL) Opening Date: 15 Aug 1953 Closing Date: 19 Aug 1953 Nations: 16 Athletes: 473 First Time Athletes: 338 Returning Athletes: 135 Sports: 7 Disciplines: 8 Events: 51 | Mr. Eugène Rubens-Alcais, the founding President of CISS retired as the President following the 12th Congress here after 29 years. This was the last time that the Winter and Summer Games coincided in the same year. The sports offered at the VII International Silent Games were held in the disciplines of Athletics, Basketball, Cycling Road, Diving, Football, Shooting, Swimming and Tennis. Participants Results | ||||