News & Announcements

Official Invitations For Athens 2004 Olympic Games Sent To 201 Nations

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The signing ceremony, which was held at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne in the presence of local and sporting guests, marked exactly "One year to go" before the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Games in Athens.

New Director for Olympic Museum in Lausanne

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The International Olympic Committee has the pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Francis Gabet to the position of Director of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.

2005 Summer Deaflympic Games

2003 Sep 30 - Deaflympic News - We are now receiving a steady flow of team requests and, with limited availability at each

Norges Døveidrettskomitè

2003 Sep 30 - ICSD News - Norges Døveidrettskomitè (NDI) arranged on May 24th a General Assembly for the affiliated sports clubs for the deaf.

Saudi Arabia Deaf Sports Committee Becomes an Independent Body

2003 Sep 30 - ICSD News - The Saudi Arabia Deaf Sport Committee has become an independent body, and is no longer affiliated to the Saudi Arabia Federation for handicapped-sports since May 28th, 2003.

Athlete's Passport Newsletter

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The latest edition of the Athlete's Passport Newsletter is now available on WADA's website.

World Anti-Doping Code Booklet

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The World Anti-Doping Code is now available in printed booklet format in English/French.

Director Syvasalmi Leaves WADA

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that its Director General Harri Syvasalmi has decided to leave the organization for personal reasons.

WADA Condemns Early Release Of Tour De France Report

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The World Anti-Doping Agency condemned the early and unauthorized release of the Independent Observer Report on this year’s Tour de France.

IOC Executive Board Conclude Two Days Of Productive Meetings

2003 Sep 30 - General News - IOC President Jacques Rogge said:

IOC Announces Composition of Coordination Commission for 2010 Olympic

2003 Sep 30 - General News - Following the recent appointment of René Fasel as Chairman of the Coordination Commission for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the IOC today announced the full composition of the Commission.

WADA Executive Committee Defines WADA Key Priorities

2003 Sep 30 - General News - Code Implementation, Research, Education Named Top Activities 2004 Prohibited List, 2003 Research Projects Approved Measures for Non-Payment of Dues Considered

Melbourne 2005 Summer Deaflympics

2003 Sep 30 - Deaflympic News - August 23, 2003- Melbourne had a Countdown Celebration with 500 days to go for the Deaflympic Summer Games! Click on url to check out the photos!

New ICSD Assistant Technical Directors Announced!

2003 Sep 30 - ICSD News - At 2003 Congress, it was approved to add a new position-Assistant Technical Director positions only for those sports that have more than 16 teams. For 2005 Deaflympic Games, basketball, football and volleyball will have an Assistant TD.

IOC Opens Disclipinary Procedure In Relation To Jerome Young's Issue

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The IOC has been working to find a way to move forward and find the reasons for Jerome Young's exoneration.

WADA/IOC Commission Issues Further Report On Young Case

2003 Sep 30 - General News - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that its Joint Inquiry Commission with the IOC released a further report regarding the case of Jerome Young.

President's e-Message

2003 Sep 30 - Message from the President - President Lovett highlights his busy summer schedule with activities that includes a visit to Austria and Canada.

Management Team Represents at WFD Congress in Montreal

2003 Sep 30 - ICSD News - President John Lovett and Treasurer Ole Artmann represented DEAFLYMPICS at the WFD General Assembly for the first 2 days, while Donalda Ammons, Secretary General and Tiffany Granfors, Administrator set up a display booth at the exhibition hall.