News & Announcements
Doping and Audiogram Tests at the Deaflympics are historically the highest
2017 Jul 26
Fifteen (15) Doping Control Officers only from the Agency are working at the fields and sporting venues at the same time.
Samsun - 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 is a Success Story
2017 Jul 25
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.
The 46th ICSD Congress Ended with New Board Members
2017 Jul 18
ICSD Press-Release: The 46th ICSD Congress Ended with New Board Members
46th ICSD Congress: Elections
2017 Jul 18
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.
Opening Ceremony Deaflympics 2017
2017 Jul 18
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.
ISCD Workshop in Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel
2017 Jul 16
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.
The ICSD President Arrived to Samsun
2017 Jul 12
On the 12th of July, the ICSD President, Valery Rukhledev arrived to Samsun for the 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
Deaflympics Torch Arrived to Samsun
2017 Jul 04
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.
The 23rd Summer Deaflympics gets closer as the Deaflympics Torch Relay started!
2017 Jul 03
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.
Sam Ramsamy to attend 2017 Deaflympics
2017 Jun 30
Sam Ramsamy To Attend The 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Samsun
Samsun 2017 Deaflympics Torch Relay gets under way as Deaflympic Flame lit in Lausanne
2017 Jun 29
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.
A Tribute to Vasyl Sandugei
2017 Jun 27
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.
Samsun is ready for the Deaflympics!
2017 Jun 26
Video Message from ICSD President Dr. Valery Rukhledev
A Video Message of APDSC President
2017 Jun 25
A Video Message from Mr. Mohammad Pargar, APDSC President
A Video Message from Gustavo Perazzolo, PANAMDES President
2017 Jun 22
A Video Message from Gustavo Perazzolo, PANAMDES President
Deaflympics Will Also Be Good For Tourism in Samsun
2017 Jun 20
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.
The Official Name of the Mascot of 2017 Deaflympics
2017 Jun 19
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.
Cakir the Olympic Mascot takes the field
2017 Jun 17
The official mascot of 2017 Deaflympics, Cakır, became the center of athletes' attention
Tthe man overcomes obstacles: Onur Kayihan
2017 Jun 11
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
2017 Jun 07
The last event of "Olympic Day", which is celebrated worldwide was organized in Samsun, where host 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
"Olympic Day" was held in Samsun, Turkey
2017 Jun 05
The last event of "Olympic Day" was organized in Samsun, where host 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
ICSD Executive Board and Turkish Authorities held 5th Progress Report
2017 May 19
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 News: 2017 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships
2017 May 18
ICSD video in International Sign highlights the 2017 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships in Amherst, NY, USA