1980 Winter Paralympics
The 1980 Winter Paralympic Games (Norwegian: Paralympiske vinterleker 1980; Nynorsk: Paralympiske vinterleikane 1980), the second Winter Paralympics, were held from 1 to 7 February 1980 in Geilo, Norway. Eighteen countries took part with 299 athletes. A demonstration event was held in sledge downhill racing. All classes of athletes with locomotor disabilities were able to participate. Organized by the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation (ISMGF) and the International Sports Federation of the Disabled (ISOD).
| Host city | Geilo, Norway |
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| Nations | 18 |
| Athletes | 299 |
| Events | 64 in 3 sports |
| Opening | 1 February |
| Closing | 7 February |
| Opened by | King Olav V |
| Stadium | Vestia Resort |
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Originally known as the 2nd Olympic Winter Games for Disabled.
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