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Samsun 2017 - Anti-doping

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

Samsun 2017 - Opening Ceremony

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

Samsun 2017 - ISCD Workshop in Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel

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

Samsun 2017 - ISCD Workshop in Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Volunteers are learning Signs The volunteers, who deserved to participate in internatonal sign training after interviews of the 23rd Summer Deaflympics that will be held on 18-30 July in Samsun, are learning sign language
Posted: 2017 May 10

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97th Anniversary of April 23 National sovereignty and children's day was calabrated in Samsun enthusiatically 97th Anniversary of April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day was celebrated with the participation of Mr. Ibrahim SAHIN, Samsun Governor, and protocol members of Samsun in Mustafa Dagıstanlı Sports Hall
Posted: 2017 Apr 23

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The Coordinatorship of Deaflympics is learning Sign language The Coordinatorship of Deaflympics is learning "Sign Language"
Posted: 2017 Apr 13

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Media Accreditation for 2017 Summer Deaflympics Media Accreditation for 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey
Posted: 2017 Apr 04

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Samsun 2017 Inspection From February 18 to 22, more than 70 delegates from 34 countries came to Samsun, Turkey to inspect the sports venues and Village of the Deaflympics to ensure that it's ready for the 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
Posted: 2017 Mar 29

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ICSD Video News: 2nd Chef De Mission Seminar in Samsun ICSD video in International Sign highlights the Chef de Mission Seminar in Samsun, Turkey
Posted: 2017 Mar 09

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ICSD President makes an opening speech during the Chef de Mission ICSD President, Dr. Valery Rukhledev, makes an opening speech during the 2nd Chef de Mission in Sheraton Grand Hotel in Samsun, Turkey.
Posted: 2017 Feb 23

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ICSD President's Message Safety Takes Priority There were a lot of rumors recently about unsafe environment during the 2017 Summer Deaflympics. I would like to share with all of you that Samsun historically has been a non-political, quiet and conservative city.
Posted: 2017 Jan 27

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ICSD President on Turkey Attack on 01 January 2017 ICSD President on Istanbul Nightclub Attack, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017
Posted: 2017 Jan 01

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Letter by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Republic of Turkey Akif Cagatay Kilic, Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports, released a letter with updates on Turkey's preparations for the 23rd Summer Deaflympics and giving strong assurances on security.
Posted: 2016 Dec 14