The 1980 Paralympics were held in Arnhem, Netherlands. 42 countries and 1973 athletes participated. At these Games, athletes with cerebral palsy were able to compete for the first time.
![Flame at 1980 Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands](../images/flame-1980-arnhem-pd.jpg)
Related Pages
- Host Cities of the Paralympics
- Medal Tally at the 1980 Arnhem Paralympics
- About the Paralympics
- Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics
- About Sport in the Netherlands
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