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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

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The 46th ICSD Congress Ended with New Board Members ICSD Press-Release: The 46th ICSD Congress Ended with New Board Members
Posted: 2017 Jul 18

46th ICSD Congress: Elections

46th ICSD Congress: Elections On July 18, 2017 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel during the final stage of the 46th ICSD Congress, the elections were held for the organization positions for the next four years: the Presıdent and the members of the Executive Committee.
Posted: 2017 Jul 18

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

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ISCD Workshop in Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel On July 16, 2017 at the Grand Sheraton hotel the delegates of the International Sports Committee of the Deaf gathered to express their opinion and to give the feedback on the development of deaf sports around the world.
Posted: 2017 Jul 16

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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A Tribute to Vasyl Sandugei It is with great sadness that the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf has learnt of the death of Vasyl Sandugei, the former President of Ukrainian Deaf Sport Federation in Ukraine, at the age of 61.
Posted: 2017 Jun 27

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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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A Video Message of APDSC President A Video Message from Mr. Mohammad Pargar, APDSC President
Posted: 2017 Jun 25

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A Video Message from Gustavo Perazzolo, PANAMDES President A Video Message from Gustavo Perazzolo, PANAMDES President
Posted: 2017 Jun 22

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A Video Message from Mohamed Madoun, CADS President A Video Message from CADS President
Posted: 2017 Jun 21

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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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"Olympic Day" was held in Samsun, Turkey The last event of "Olympic Day" was organized in Samsun, where host 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
Posted: 2017 Jun 05

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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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ICSD Video News: 2017 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships ICSD video in International Sign highlights the 2017 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships in Amherst, NY, USA
Posted: 2017 May 18

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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