2009 Summer Deaflympics
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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.
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Host city | Taipei |
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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)[1] |
Events | 177 (20 disciplines)[2] |
Opening | September 5, 2009 |
Closing | September 15, 2009 |
Opened by | President Ma Ying-Jeou |
Main venue | Taipei Stadium |
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