1980 Winter Paralympics

The 1980 Winter Paralympic Games (Norwegian: Paralympiske vinterleker 1980; Nynorsk: Paralympiske vinterleikane 1980), the second Winter Paralympics, were held from 1 to 7 February 1980 in Geilo, Norway.

[1] A demonstration event was held in sledge downhill racing.

[2] Organized by the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation (ISMGF) and the International Sports Federation of the Disabled (ISOD).

[4][5][6] The top 10 NPCs by number of gold medals are listed below.

Australia, Denmark, Italy and New Zealand made their debut appearances.

The 1980 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
Australian paralympic team at the 1980 Winter Paralympics