1985 IAAF World Indoor Games
The World Indoor Games were arranged by the IAAF and held at the Palais [Omnisports Paris-Bercy] in Paris, France, from January 18 to January 19, 1985. In 1987 the championship was renamed to the IAAF World [Indoor Championships] and gained official status. There were a total number of 319 participating athletes from 69 countries.