2005 Summer Deaflympics
| 20th Summer Deaflympics | |
|---|---|
| Host city |
Melbourne,  Australia |
| Motto | Melbourne in the World |
| Nations participating | 82 countries |
| Athletes participating | 3,307 athletes |
| Events | 182（20 disciplines） |
| Opening ceremony | October 6 |
| Closing ceremony | October 20 |
| Officially opened by | Michael Jeffery |
| Main venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
The 2005 Summer Deaflympics, officially known as the 20th Summer Deaflympics, is an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from October 6 to October 20, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia