Australia at the 2002 Winter Paralympics
Background
Australia has competed in every Winter Paralympics since its inception in 1976, but the 2002 Salt Lake City Paralympics are considered to be the Games that amassed a huge number of new fans and increased overall crowd attendance for Paralympic winter sports.

Australia at the 2002 Winter Paralympics

Section Title: Background
Table Section Text: Australia has competed in every Winter Paralympics since its inception in 1976, but the 2002 Salt Lake City Paralympics are considered to be the Games that amassed a huge number of new fans and increased overall crowd attendance for Paralympic winter sports.

Host city	Salt Lake City, Utah

Motto	Mind, Body, Spirit

Nations participating	36

Athletes participating	416

Australian athletes	6

Events	4

Opening ceremony	March 7

Closing ceremony	March 16

Officially opened by	President George W. Bush

Paralympic stadium	Rice-Eccles Stadium

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The 36 competing countries sent a total of 416 participants.

final_sentence: The 36 competing countries sent a total of 416 participants.