2003 Winter Deaflympics

The 2003 Winter Deaflympics (Swedish: 2003 Vinterdeaflympics) officially known as the 15th Winter Deaflympics (Swedish: 15: e Vinterdeaflympics) is an international multi-sport event that was held from 28 February 2003 to 8 March 2003. The event was hosted by Sundsvall, Sweden.^[1][2]

15th Winter Deaflympics

Host city	Sundsvall, Sweden
Nations	21 countries
Athletes	247 athletes
Events	23 (4 disciplines)
Opening	28 February 2003
Closing	8 March 2003
Summer
← Rome 2001 Melbourne 2005 →
Winter
← Davos 1999 Salt Lake City 2007 →

Curling competitions were also introduced for the first time in this Winter Deaflympics.

The logo for the 15th Winter Deaflympics symbolises the fire from the torch.