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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

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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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ICSD Video News: 2017 WADA Symposium ICSD present at 2017 WADA Annual Symposium at the Swiss Tech Convention Center in Lausanne
Posted: 2017 Apr 03

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ICSD Video News: 3rd World Deaf Curling Championships in 2017 ICSD video in International Sign highlights the 3rd World Deaf Curling Championships in Sochi, the Russian Federation
Posted: 2017 Apr 02

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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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Declaration of the IOC Executive Board 12 principles for a more robust and independent global Anti-Doping System to protect clean athletes
Posted: 2017 Mar 16

ICSD Doping Control Officer, Mr. Artem Buerov and Advisor to the ICSD President, Ms. Xenia Morfopoulos were attending this event

WADA's Annual Symposium The 13th edition of WADA's Annual Symposium, held from 13 to 15 March 2017 at the Swiss Tech Convention Center in Lausanne. ICSD Doping Control Officer, Mr. Artem Buerov and Advisor to the ICSD President, Ms. Xenia Morfopoulos were attending this event.
Posted: 2017 Mar 16

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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 and Olympic Channel Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and the Olympic Channel today announced that they have signed a MoU with the Olympic Channel to collaborate on content for the global digital platform.
Posted: 2017 Mar 01

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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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Happy Birthday Bjorn! EDSO President, Bjorn Roine, celebrates the 60th birthday
Posted: 2017 Jan 26

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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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President's Update - Happy Holidays 2017 Dr. Valery Rukhledev looks back at the events of 2016 that were accomplished under the current ICSD's administration.
Posted: 2016 Dec 30

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2016 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award Finalists 2016 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award
Posted: 2016 Dec 19

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The First Edition of the ICSD Video News The first edition of the ICSD video news contains important information about the ICSD Activity
Posted: 2016 Dec 16

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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

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ICSD President on Turkey Attack We stand together today with people of Turkey and we express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Turkey.
Posted: 2016 Dec 14