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ICSD sanctions swimmer Guilherme Kabbach with a 3-year period of ineligibility for the presence of a prohibited substance The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) reports that Brazilian swimmer Guilherme Kabbach has been sanctioned with a three-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the metabolites of the prohibited substance dehydrochlorome
Posted: 2025 Apr 20

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With Deepest Sympathy: A Legacy of Dedication to Deaf Sports - Remembering Ralph Fernandez With deep sadness, ICSD announces the passing of CEO Ralph Fernandez, a former Deaflympian and visionary behind the ICSD logo and management system. More details to follow.
Posted: 2025 Jan 05

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Deaf Sports & Sign Languages Zoom Webinar The Japan Deaf Sports Federation has announced that on 2 February 2025, ICSD President Ádám Kósa and International Sports Director Jürgen Endress will present during the second session of the Japanese Sign Language Research Seminar in Japan.
Posted: 2025 Jan 01

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World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship 2025 Confirmed The Men's World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship 2025 is confirmed with five countries participating, while the women’s division lacks eligibility for official recognition. Final entries are due by 8 April 2025.
Posted: 2024 Dec 01

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Call for Nominations - ICSD Tribunal Commission ICSD seeks candidates for the impartial Tribunal Commission. Submit nominations by 31 December 2024.
Posted: 2024 Dec 01

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WADA Publishes 2025 Prohibited List WADA has published the 2025 Prohibited Substances and Methods List, effective 1 January 2025. Athletes and stakeholders must review changes, apply for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), and avoid Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
Posted: 2024 Dec 01

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Tokyo 2025: Team Qualification Results and Cancelled Events Official results of team qualifications and events canceled for Tokyo 2025 due to non-compliance with Deaflympics participation rules.
Posted: 2024 Dec 01

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Call for Bids to Host the 2027 World Deaf Football Championships ICSD seeks bids to host the 2027 World Deaf Football Championships. Apply by 31 December 2024.
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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New Record - Athletics 4x100m Relay Yuu Kame, Taisho Okada, Hayato Kakitsu and Hayato Okamoto from Japan broke the men's 4x100m Relay record in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei on 15 July 2024.
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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New Record - Athletics Half Marathon Otto Kingstedt from Sweden broke the men's Half Marathon record in Gent, Belgium on 10 March 2024.
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships 2025 The updated Information Package for the 2025 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships in Vancouver, Canada, is now available.
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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World Deaf Curling Championships 2025 The Information Package for the 2025 World Deaf Curling Championships in Minneapolis, United States, is now available.
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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World Deaf Alpine Skiing Championships 2025 The updated Information Package for the 2025 World Deaf Alpine Skiing Championships in Jasna, Slovakia, is now available.
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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New Record - Swimming 200m Freestyle Carli Elizabeth Cronk from United States broke the women's 200m Freestyle record in Irvine, California, United States on 26 July 2024.
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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Interview with Deaf Athletes in Olympic Games - ICSD Athletes Commission Zoom Workshop The ICSD Athletes Commission is hosting its second Zoom workshop, featuring an exclusive interview with two deaf/hard of hearing athletes who participated in the Olympic Games: Terence Parkin (Swimming, South Africa)& Aaron Small (Kayaking, USA).
Posted: 2024 Sep 01

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New Record - Athletics Javelin Throw Laura Stefanac from Croatia broke the women's Javelin Throw record in Domzale, Slovenia on 17 February 2024.
Posted: 2024 Aug 01

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Deaflympians Competing in Paris 2024 Olympics Deaflympians are competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Check Deaflympics.com and CISS.org for details.
Posted: 2024 Aug 01

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Summary of Court Decision Regarding the ICSD Extraordinary Congress and Election Court upheld ICSD's 2021 Extraordinary Congress validity, rejecting claims of irregularity in elections and Secretariat authority, ordering applicants to cover court costs.
Posted: 2024 Jul 01

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Opportunity to Join ICSD: Seeking New Executive Board and Ethics Commission Members ICSD is looking for one new Executive Board member and one Ethics Commission member.
Posted: 2024 Jul 01