Innsbruck as a pioneer at the Winter Paralympics:
1984 and 1988

The Winter Paralympics took place in Innsbruck in 1984 and 1988. From 14 to 20 January 1984, athletes with disabilities were able to show off their skills in Innsbruck under the patronage of the IOC for the first time. Originally Sarajevo was supposed to host the games, but the twin city had to cancel the event.

From 17 to 24 January 1988, the Olympic flame was once again lit as part of the Paralympics in Innsbruck. For the IV. The Canadian city of Calgary was originally planned as the venue for the IV Paralympic Winter Games. Although Innsbruck supported Calgary with its expertise, the organisers there cancelled at short notice - and Innsbruck once again stepped in as host. In the same year, the IOC decided to always hold the Paralympic Games at the same venue as the Olympic Games in future and to award bids jointly from then on.

Competitions

Paralympics 1984

419 athletes from 21 nations took part in 107 competitions in the following sports:

• Ice Sled Racing
• Alpine skiing
• Cross-country skiing

1988 Paralympics

377 athletes from 22 nations took part in 96 competitions in the following sports:

• Biathlon
• Ice sledge racing
• Alpine skiing
• Cross-country skiing

You can find more information about the Paralympic Games on the website of the International Paralympic Committee:

Medals

Medal table 1984

Medal table 1988