News & Announcements

ICSD Executive Board reacts to the MoU
ICSD Executive Board reacts to the MoU and other important highlights
Posted: 2016 Mar 15

MoU - ICSD CEO Rebrov's Thoughts
ICSD has been standing alone for 92 years, and now the MoU has been signed. IOC did recognize ICSD in 1955, but there was no relationship between both. Now on this day of 8 March 2016, it is a new "birthday" for ICSD.
Posted: 2016 Mar 12

ICSD President: IOC Signs MoU with ICSD
The MoU is signed by both the IOC and ICSD Presidents. It is a Memorandum of Understanding that confirms that both the IOC and the ICSD share the same objective of promoting physical and sporting activities for the well-being of society.
Posted: 2016 Mar 10

The IOC and the ICSD signed the Memorandum of Understanding at the International Olympic Committee headquarters
On Tuesday, 8 March 2016 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) signed the Memorandum of Understanding at the International Olympic Committee headquarters.
Posted: 2016 Mar 09

President's Update - Happy Holidays
Dr. Valery Rukhledev looks back at the events of 2015 that were accomplished under the current ICSD's administration.
Posted: 2015 Dec 29

President's Update - World Olympian Forum
Dr. Valery Nikititch Rukhledev shares his experience taking part in the work of the first World Olympian Forum.
Posted: 2015 Dec 03

President's Update - ICSD Inspection Visit
President Dr. Valery Nikititch Rukhledev shares an update about the ICSD Board members, staff and technical directors' trip to Samsun, Turkey for the 1st venue inspection. He gives praises to the Organising Committee (OC) for their satisfactory progress.
Posted: 2015 Dec 02

ICSD President's Statement on the Paris terrorist attacks
A letter in response to the Paris attacks
Posted: 2015 Nov 16

Haryana Government includes Deaflympics in its sports policy
The inclusion will allow Deaflympian medalists to be awarded cash, jobs and other benefits from their state government.
Posted: 2015 May 12

For immediate release
Posted: 2014 Dec 23

Media Accreditation for 2015 Winter Deaflympics is now available
Links are provided here for more information on the media accreditation.
Posted: 2014 Sep 30

Khanty-Mansiysk 2015
ICSD has decided to hold the Winter Deaflympic games 2015 in Khanty-Mansiysk.
Posted: 2014 Aug 26

More than 50 contestants are claiming to give a name for the mascot of the Deaflympics
Posted: 2014 Aug 25

Invitation to bid for the 19th Winter Deaflympics - 2019 and 24th Summer Deaflympics - 2021
For those considering making host-city bids, please refer to BIDDING PROCEDURES, under Deaflympics-Regulations, Rule DG3.
Posted: 2014 Jun 07

Updated Venue List
Posted: 2013 May 15

100 Days to go in Sofia
Posted: 2013 Apr 17

Sofia 2013 22nd Deaflympics Marathon Details
Posted: 2013 Apr 10

Sofia 2013 Media Accreditation
Posted: 2013 Apr 02

Handball Added To Sofia 2013
Posted: 2012 Nov 05

Sofia 2013 Two Teams Added For Women's Volleyball
Posted: 2012 Oct 12

Sports for Sofia 2013 Deaflympics
Posted: 2012 Oct 12

Sofia 2013 Host City Contract Signed
Posted: 2012 Sep 26

Sofia 2013 Update
Posted: 2012 Aug 10

Sofia 2013 Deaflympics
Posted: 2012 May 31

SportAccord Summary
Posted: 2012 May 29