News & Announcements
Members of the ICSD Executive Board approved by Congress
2021 Nov 30
The last item of business before the Extraordinary Congress adjourned was the election of the Executive Board. Gustavo Perazzolo, who had been the Interim President since Kang Chen resigned in September 2020, was chosen to continue his presidential role u
New ICSD President First Message
2021 Nov 30
New ICSD President, Mr. Gustavo PERAZZOLO' First Message
Caxias du Sol Confirmed as the Host City for 24th Summer Deaflympics
2021 Nov 30
During the second day of ICSD Extraordinary Congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Brazil Deaf Sports Federation has made the decision to have Caxias du Sol be the host city for the Summer Deaflympics 2022. The decision was approved by the Congress.
ICSD Statement on the WADA decision declaring DIBF non-compliant with the Code
2021 Nov 14
The decision of the World Anti-Doping Agency of 7 October 2021 declaring the DIBF non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code will have the following consequences imposed on them.
Deaflympics recruits volunteers for an event that will bring together more than 6,000 athletes in Caxias
2021 Nov 08
The Organizing Committee estimates that around 1000 volunteers will be mobilized for the event, in addition to other contingents that will work in various areas.
Caxias do Sul prepares to host the Summer Deaflympics in 2022
2021 Oct 21
In 24 editions, this is the first time that a city located in Latin America will host the event
Updates of TC Chairperson’s Report on Caxias do Sul
2021 Oct 17
Technical Commission Chairperson Martin Bogard shares updates about the venues in preparation for 24th Summer Deaflympics as reported to him from the Technical Directors. He also has a couple other tidbits on what makes Caxias do Sul an ideal ho
TC Chairperson’s Report on Caxias do Sul
2021 Oct 15
Martin Bogard, the chairperson of Technical Commission shares his initial impression about Caxias do Sul after being there for two days for site inspection.
WADA confirms non-compliance of DIBF
2021 Oct 09
On 7 October 2021, the WADA confirmed that, effectively immediately, the DIBF has been declared non-compliant with the WADA Code.
WADA publishes 2022 Prohibited List
2021 Oct 02
The 2022 Prohibited List enters into force on 1 January 2022 and replaces all previous lists. The WADA has made several modifications to the Prohibited List 2022 which have an impact on the prohibited status of various medications.
Caxias is visited by the Organizing Committee of the 24th Deaflympics and the Regional Presidents of ICSD in Asia and Europe
2021 Sep 12
On Saturday the 11th of September, SER Caxias was visited by Deaflympics members and Caxias do Sul Organizing Committee.
Vice Mayor receives international committee representatives
2021 Sep 10
Group visited spaces in the city that will host the Deaflympics, in May 2022
MOBICAXIAS together with the organizing committee of the Deaf Olympics 2021, receive the visit of the ICSD regional presidents from Asia and Europe
2021 Sep 08
On 8 Sep 2021, the visit of the Regional Presidents of the ICSD and ICSD interim president meet the Caxias do Sul Organizing Committee with MobiCaxias members.
Official and authorised websites for the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf
2021 Aug 24
The official and authorised websites for the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf...
WeThe15 is biggest ever human rights movement to end discrimination against persons with disabilities
2021 Aug 19
Harnessing sport’s unique ability to engage massive global audiences and create positive change the ICSD, the IPC, Special Olympics, Invictus Games Foundation have teamed up for the first time in history.
New Dates of the 2025 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships
2021 Aug 17
World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships will be held in Vancouver, Canada from 08 May to 17 May 2025.
Summer Deaflympics 2021
2021 Aug 12
ICSD continues to take an active role, working alongside the Brazilian authorities and Organizing Committee, to deliver the best possible event with all necessary health and safety measures required.
Today marks ICSD's 97th anniversary!
2021 Aug 10
Every year on 10 August, we celebrate the spirit of deaf sports, the birthday of the Deaf Sports Movement with the history written by deaf athletes whose love of sport and challenges thrived for almost a century.
1st World Deaf Karate Championships and 1st World Deaf Taekwondo Championships in 2021
2021 Jul 17
Iran has been confirmed as the host of the 1st World Deaf Karate Championships and 1st World Deaf Taekwondo Championships in Kish Isaland, Iran on 19-24 November 2021.
ICSD Extraordinary Congress 2021 in Lausanne
2021 Jul 14
ICSD Extraordinary Congress is scheduled to take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 28 through 29 November 2021.