1988 Summer Paralympics
The 1988 Summer Paralympics (Korean: 1988년 하계 패럴림픽; RR: Cheon gubaek palsip-pal nyeon hagye paereollimpik) were the first Paralympics in 24 years to take place in the same city as the Olympic Games. They took place in Seoul, South Korea. This was the first time the term "Paralympic" was used officially.
| Host city | Seoul, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Motto | United for the Challenge (Korean: 도전을 위한 화합; RR: Dojeon-eul Wihan Hwahab) |
| Nations | 60 |
| Athletes | 3,057 |
| Events | 725 in 16 sports |
| Opening | 15 October |
| Closing | 24 October |
| Opened by | President Roh Tae-Woo |
| Stadium | Jamsil Olympic Stadium |
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