1976 Summer Paralympics
The 5th Summer Paralympics were held from August 3 to August 11, 1976 in Toronto. The city was determined to be the organizer after the Summer Olympic Games of the year were awarded to the Canadian city Montreal.
Participating nations
At the games in Toronto was attended by 40 nations. Some countries, however, had withdrawn their commitment due to the participation of South Africa.
- Egypt 1972 Egypt
- Ethiopia 1975 Ethiopia
- Argentina Argentina
- Australia Australia
- Belgium
- Bermuda 1910 Bermuda
- Germany Germany BR BR
- Brazil 1968 Brazil
- Denmark Denmark
- Ecuador Ecuador
- Fiji Fiji
- Finland Finland
- France France
- Guatemala Guatemala
- Hong Kong 1959 Hong Kong
- Indonesia Indonesia
- Ireland Ireland
- Israel Israel
- Italy Italy
- Japan Japan
- Canada Canada
- Colombia Colombia
- Luxembourg Luxembourg
- Mexico Mexico
- Burma Burma
- New Zealand New Zealand
- Netherlands The Netherlands
- Norway Norway
- Austria Austria
- Peru Peru
- Poland Poland
- Sweden Sweden
- Switzerland Switzerland
- Spain 1945 Spain
- South Africa 1961 South Africa
- Flag of South Korea South Korea
- Uganda Uganda
- United States United States
- United Kingdom United Kingdom
Sports
The 5th Summer Paralympics competitions were held in 12 sports. For the first time the men's volleyball (standing) was held.
- Archery
- Darts
- Weightlifting
- Goalball
- Athletics
- Lawn Bowling
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Wheelchair fencing
- Swimming
- Snooker
- Table tennis
- Volleyball (standing)