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The 1968 Summer Paralympics were the third Paralympic Games to be held. They were originally planned to be held alongside the Summer Olympics in Mexico City , but in 1966 , the Mexican government decided against it, due to difficulties. The Israeli government then offered to host the games in Tel Aviv .









Games of the III Paralympics
Nations participating29
Athletes participating750
Events181 in 10 Sport s
Opening ceremonies November 4 , 1968
Closing ceremonies November 13 , 1968
Officially opened by Yigal Allon