News & Announcements
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Athletes Commission
The ICSD Athletes Commission empowers Deaf athletes through accessible educational resources and representation in decision-making. Utilize workshops, guides, and the IOC's Athlete 365 platform for valuable support.
Posted: 2024 May 01
Communication from TOKYO 2025 Accommodation Team
Essential instructions from TOKYO2025 Accommodation Team about lodging reservations for the Deaflympics in Tokyo.
Posted: 2024 May 01
Protecting Personal Identity Information
ICSD cares about keeping your data safe and shares some important points with members.
Posted: 2024 May 01
World Deaf Beach Volleyball Championships 2024
The Czech Republic Organizing Committee is preparing to host the World Deaf Beach Volleyball Championships in Prague this August, alongside the Czech National Championships.
Posted: 2024 May 01
100 Years of Deaflympics Celebrated with Exhibition in Paris
Discover Deaflympics' centenary history at the ICSD-INJS exhibition in Paris.
Posted: 2024 May 01
Headquarters Location
The ICSD is actively exploring opportunities to relocate its legal seat, headquarters, and operational hub from Lausanne, Switzerland.
Posted: 2024 May 01
World Deaf Mountain Bike Championships 2024
Posted: 2024 May 01
Message from ICSD Ethics Commission
The ICSD Ethics Commission upholds the Code of Ethics to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all athletes and members.
Posted: 2024 May 01
Asia-Pacific Basketball Teams Selection for the Tokyo 2025
The ICSD Executive Team has decided that the basketball teams will be selected based on two championships in Asia/Pacific which will qualify for the Tokyo 2025.
Posted: 2024 May 01
Centenary Congress in France
Join the ICSD Centenary Congress in Paris. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the inaugural International Silent Games.
Posted: 2024 May 01
Call for Bids to host the World Deaf Championships in 2025 (Winter Sports)
The ICSD invites NDSFs and cities to bid for hosting the Winter World Deaf Championships 2025, featuring various sports such as Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Curling, Futsal, and Snowboard. Interested parties can apply through the Host Bid Applicat
Posted: 2024 Apr 01
World Deaf Sports Outlook 2023-2025
Posted: 2024 Apr 01
Tokyo 2025 - Accommodation Guide
The Tokyo 2025 OC created the Accommodation Guide to provide necessary information for reserving accommodation during the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics.
Posted: 2024 Apr 01
Update on Team Sports Qualifying System for Tokyo 2025
This updates outline regions requiring qualifying rounds, submission deadlines, and procedures for additional entries, along with details on how selections will be determined in case of multiple entries for Tokyo 2025.
Posted: 2024 Apr 01
Opportunity for Winter Sports Director Roles
Opportunity for winter sports directors overseeing Alpine Skiing, Chess, Curling, Futsal, Ice Hockey, and Snowboarding during ICSD's major events.
Posted: 2024 Apr 01
International Women's Day!
International Women's Day!
On this International Women's Day, we at ICSD extend our warmest wishes to all women around the globe! Let's join hands to strive towards a more equitable sports world. Today, we celebrate not only the achievements of women i
Posted: 2024 Mar 08
Inaugural World Deaf Youth Games Transform Sao Paulo, Brazil
The first World Deaf Youth Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil, organized by the Brazilian Deaf Sports Confederation, provide young athletes with international competition experience and educational workshops. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the Internati
Posted: 2024 Jan 18
ICSD decision on participation of Russian and Belarusian deaf athletes in ICSD-sanctioned competitions and events
Following the IOC's decision, the ICSD allows Russian and Belarusian deaf athletes in sanctioned events from 1 February 2024. Emphasizing solidarity with Ukraine, efforts focus on solutions, not conflict. ICSD aims for a transparent eligibility framework
Posted: 2023 Dec 19
Ukrainian Delegation Visits Erzurum for the Winter Deaflympics 2023
Leonid Kasitskyi, President of the Ukraine Deaf Sports Federation, praises Turkiye's readiness for the event in Erzurum. Impressed by snow-covered mountains, he commends the Turkiye Organizing Committee and ICSD for their professional coordination, expres
Posted: 2023 Dec 19
World Deaf Youth Games 2024 - Final Entry
From January 15th to 22nd, 2024, youth athletes from around the world will come together to compete and celebrate in 6 sports: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Futsal, Swimming, and Table Tennis.
Posted: 2023 Sep 05
News on 5th World Deaf Orienteering Championships
ICSD informs that the 5th World Deaf Orienteering Championships and 1st World Deaf Junior Orienteering Championships in Stockholm on 29 August - 05 September 2023.
Posted: 2023 Aug 27
World Deaf Youth Games in 2024
CBDS Brasil is set to host the first-ever World Deaf Youth Games 2024 in Sao Paulo from 15.1. - 22.1.2024!
Posted: 2023 Aug 07
Statement from Mohammad Pargar, president of the APDSC
Posted: 2023 Aug 03
ICSD President meets with IOC President Bach in Lausanne
Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), received Adam Kosa, President of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), at the Olympic House on 13 June 2023.
Posted: 2023 Jun 21
Ankara 2024 - Site Inspection
Video announcing site inspection for the Winter Deaflympics in Türkiye.
Posted: 2023 Jun 09