News & Announcements

Italy Declares Candidature for the 2019 Winter Deaflympics
The ICSD is pleased to release today the declaration of candidature by the FSSI for the 2019 Winter Deaflympics
Posted: 2018 Jul 04

2019 Winter Deaflympics Update
ICSD wishes to inform you that we continue to work with FSSI about the 2019 Winter Deaflympics in Italy
Posted: 2018 Jun 20

Italian Organisers Prepare for 2019 Winter Deaflympics
The top-level managers of the ICSD, the Italian Deaf Sports Federation and the Italian Paralympic Committee met at the FSSI office
Posted: 2018 May 21

President's Message: Info about the upcoming Winter Deaflympics
I would like to share with you that many people from different countries have asked about the upcoming Winter Deaflympics in Kazakhstan
Posted: 2018 Feb 03

Season's Greetings by ICSD President
As the 2017 approaching to the end, it's time to say the warmest words to your colleagues and thank everyone for their understanding and support.
Posted: 2017 Dec 29

Doping control and Audiology tests during the 23rd Deaflympics
The last results of doping control after all the additional researches procedures are now known. We are thus now ready to provide the outcome of the 23rd Summer Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey
Posted: 2017 Nov 15

A Month after the 2017 Deaflympics
A Month Passed Since the Conclusion of the 2017 Deaflympics
Posted: 2017 Aug 26

Samsun Deaflympics 2017 Has Ended
23rd Summer Deaflympic Games, which had started on July 18 and brought together more than 3 thousand athletes from 97 countries, has ended with an closing ceremony in Yaşar Doğu Sports Hall on the 30th of July
Posted: 2017 Jul 31

Samsun Makes History
Samsun Golf Club has become a part of the history in Deaflympics
Posted: 2017 Jul 28

Doping and Audiogram Tests at the Deaflympics are historically the highest
Fifteen (15) Doping Control Officers only from the Agency are working at the fields and sporting venues at the same time.
Posted: 2017 Jul 26

Samsun - 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 is a Success Story
Turkey is the center of attention from across the world for the deaf community. Samsun was given the chance to show the world what they could deliver.
Posted: 2017 Jul 25

Opening Ceremony Deaflympics 2017
The 23rd Summer Deaflympics, which brought together 97 different countries from six continents, 3 thousand 148 athletes, and over 5,000 participants, began with an opening ceremony that was magnificent and worthy of its size.
Posted: 2017 Jul 18

The ICSD President Arrived to Samsun
On the 12th of July, the ICSD President, Valery Rukhledev arrived to Samsun for the 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
Posted: 2017 Jul 12

Deaflympics Torch Arrived to Samsun
The torch of the 23rd Summer Deaflympics has arrived from Lausanne to Samsun, Turkey on July 3, 2017. People of Samsun greeted it in the grand ceremony held with the participation of Youth and Sports Minister Akif Çağatay KILIC in Batı Park.
Posted: 2017 Jul 04

The 23rd Summer Deaflympics gets closer as the Deaflympics Torch Relay started!
Torch of the 23rd Summer Deaflympics passed through Lausanne on the way to Turkey. The flame was lit in a very special ceremony at Maison du Sport International, where ICSD headquarters are.
Posted: 2017 Jul 03

Sam Ramsamy to attend 2017 Deaflympics
Sam Ramsamy To Attend The 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Samsun
Posted: 2017 Jun 30

Samsun 2017 Deaflympics Torch Relay gets under way as Deaflympic Flame lit in Lausanne
The Ceremony of lighting Torch for the Summer Deaflympcis Samsun 2017 will be held on Monday, 3rd July, in Lausanne, Olympic Capital of the world.
Posted: 2017 Jun 29

Samsun is ready for the Deaflympics!
Video Message from ICSD President Dr. Valery Rukhledev
Posted: 2017 Jun 26

Deaflympics Will Also Be Good For Tourism in Samsun
23rd Deaflympics which will be opened with a magnificent ceremony in Samsun on July 18 and will continue until July 30, will make a great economic contribution to hotel and motel companies in Samsun and many other sectors.
Posted: 2017 Jun 20

The Official Name of the Mascot of 2017 Deaflympics
We are thrilled to announce the official name of the Mascot of the Deaflympics 2017. The name of Mascot has been chosen by the votes of more than 100 thousand people on the internet platform.
Posted: 2017 Jun 19

Cakir the Olympic Mascot takes the field
The official mascot of 2017 Deaflympics, Cakır, became the center of athletes' attention
Posted: 2017 Jun 17

Tthe man overcomes obstacles: Onur Kayihan
Deaf Onur Kayıhan carries out his duty in Samsun as an instructor, although he could not attend Olympic Games as an athlete
Posted: 2017 Jun 11

The last event of
The last event of "Olympic Day", which is celebrated worldwide was organized in Samsun, where host 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
Posted: 2017 Jun 07

ICSD Executive Board and Turkish Authorities held 5th Progress Report
Delegation members of the ICSD Executive Board visited the remaining sports venues that were in the final stages of construction. The venues for athletics, shooting, bowling are now fully constructed. These sports venues are now undergoing final work.
Posted: 2017 May 19

Samsun is learning International Sign
Before 23rd Summer Deaflympics Samsun, a social event was held in a shopping centre on the purpose of taking attention to International Sign
Posted: 2017 May 14