Games
Brussels 1953
VII International Silent Games
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.

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