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.

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.

Video Message from ICSD President Dr. Valery Rukhledev

A Video Message from Mr. Mohammad Pargar, APDSC President

A Video Message from Gustavo Perazzolo, PANAMDES President

A Video Message from CADS President

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.

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.

The official mascot of 2017 Deaflympics, Cakır, became the center of athletes' attention

Deaf Onur Kayıhan carries out his duty in Samsun as an instructor, although he could not attend Olympic Games as an athlete

The last event of "Olympic Day", which is celebrated worldwide was organized in Samsun, where host 23rd Summer Deaflympics.

The last event of "Olympic Day" was organized in Samsun, where host 23rd Summer Deaflympics.

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.

ICSD video in International Sign highlights the 2017 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships in Amherst, NY, USA

Before 23rd Summer Deaflympics Samsun, a social event was held in a shopping centre on the purpose of taking attention to International Sign

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

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

The Coordinatorship of Deaflympics is learning "Sign Language"

From March 12 to 18th, 2nd World Deaf Alpine Skiing and Snowboard Championships took place in Innerkrems, Kärnten region, Austria.

Media Accreditation for 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey

ICSD present at 2017 WADA Annual Symposium at the Swiss Tech Convention Center in Lausanne

ICSD video in International Sign highlights the 3rd World Deaf Curling Championships in Sochi, the Russian Federation

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.

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.