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Describe briefly about deaflympics |
| Answer» The Deaflympics are an International Olympic Committee-sanctioned event at which deaf athletes compete at an elite level. Unlike the athletes in other IOC-sanctioned events, the Deaflympians cannot be guided by sounds.\xa0The Deaflympics (previously called World Games for the Deaf, and International Games for the Deaf) are an International Olympic Committee (IOC)-sanctioned event at which deaf athletes compete at an elite level. Unlike the athletes in other IOC-sanctioned events (the Olympics, the Paralympics, and the Special Olympics), the Deaflympians cannot be guided by sounds (e.g., the starter\'s guns, bullhorn commands or referee whistles).[2] The games have been organized by the Comité International des Sports des Sourds (CISS, "The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf") since the first event in 1924.\xa0\xa0\xa0MottoPER LUDOS AEQUALITAS (Equality through sport)First event1924 in Paris, France – 1924 Summer Deaflympics[1]Occur every4 yearsLast event2017 in Samsun, Turkey – 2017 Summer DeaflympicsPurposeProvision of opportunities for deaf persons to participate in elite sports | |