2009 Summer Deaflympics
The 2009 Summer Deaflympics (Chinese: 2009年夏季聽障奧林匹克運動會; pinyin: 2009 Nián Xiàjì tīngzhàng àolínpǐkè yùndònghuì), officially known as the 21st Summer Deaflympics was an international multi-sport event from 5 to 15 September 2009 in Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China). It was the third Summer Deaflympics to be held in the Asia-Pacific region. Judo, karate, and taekwondo have been recognized as new summer disciplines in the Deaflympics sports competition program.
Motto: "Power in me! 無聲的力量!" | |
| Host city | Taipei |
|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan (as Chinese Taipei) |
| Motto | Power in me! (English) 無聲的力量! (Traditional Chinese, lit. The Silent Power!) |
| Nations | 80 countries |
| Athletes | 2,670 athletes (3,354 including staff members) |
| Events | 177 (20 disciplines) |
| Opening | September 5, 2009 |
| Closing | September 15, 2009 |
| Opened by | President Ma Ying-Jeou |
| Main venue | Taipei Stadium |
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