Deaflympics was originally known as the World Games for the Deaf and the first Deaflympics in 1924 was in Paris, France there were
145 athletes from 9 European countries taking part.
Following Taiwan's participation in Rome during the 19th Deaflympics, all key members and staff of Chinese Taipei Sports Association had a strong desire to show their competence of hosting a major event by hosting the 21st Summer Deaflympics in 2009
Visit the Official Home Page of the 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei
The 2008 Invitational Games for the Deaf will begin September 5
in Taipei
