See also: 2000 Summer Olympics
136 Countries participated on the 2000 Paralympics.Same places of the Sydney Games is also used.
Kylie Minogue sings Waltzing Maltida and Celebration on Opening Cerimonies
The Australian group, The Seekers, sang their hit song "
The Carnival is Over" during the closing ceremony. Judith Durham, who had a broken hip, sang from a wheelchair.
Games of the XI Paralympics Image:Spoco2.jpg
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| Nations participating | 127 |
| Athletes participating | 3843 (2867 men, 979 women) |
| Events | 551 in 20 sports |
| Opening ceremonies | October 18, 2000 |
| Closing ceremonies | October 29, 2000 |
| Officially opened by | William Deane |
| Lit the Torch | Louise Sauvage |
External links
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Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games - archived websites in PANDORA
Paralympics
Category:Summer Paralympic Games
Category:Sports festivals hosted in Australia
Summer Paralympics