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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

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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