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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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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

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Join the ICSD Therapeutic Use Exemptions Commission ICSD seeks a member to join the TUE Commission, responsible for reviewing Therapeutic Use Exemptions in sports to ensure compliance with anti-doping regulations.
Posted: 2024 Jul 01

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President's Message - 1 June 2024
Posted: 2024 Jun 01

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Headquarters Location The ICSD is actively exploring opportunities to relocate its legal seat, headquarters, and operational hub from Lausanne, Switzerland.
Posted: 2024 May 01

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Centenary Congress in France Join the ICSD Centenary Congress in Paris. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the inaugural International Silent Games.
Posted: 2024 May 01

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World Deaf Beach Volleyball Championships 2024 The Czech Republic Organizing Committee is preparing to host the World Deaf Beach Volleyball Championships in Prague this August, alongside the Czech National Championships.
Posted: 2024 May 01

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International Women's Day! International Women's Day! On this International Women's Day, we at ICSD extend our warmest wishes to all women around the globe! Let's join hands to strive towards a more equitable sports world. Today, we celebrate not only the achievements of women i
Posted: 2024 Mar 08

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Inaugural World Deaf Youth Games Transform Sao Paulo, Brazil The first World Deaf Youth Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil, organized by the Brazilian Deaf Sports Confederation, provide young athletes with international competition experience and educational workshops. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the Internati
Posted: 2024 Jan 18

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ICSD decision on participation of Russian and Belarusian deaf athletes in ICSD-sanctioned competitions and events Following the IOC's decision, the ICSD allows Russian and Belarusian deaf athletes in sanctioned events from 1 February 2024. Emphasizing solidarity with Ukraine, efforts focus on solutions, not conflict. ICSD aims for a transparent eligibility framework
Posted: 2023 Dec 19

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Ukrainian Delegation Visits Erzurum for the Winter Deaflympics 2023 Leonid Kasitskyi, President of the Ukraine Deaf Sports Federation, praises Turkiye's readiness for the event in Erzurum. Impressed by snow-covered mountains, he commends the Turkiye Organizing Committee and ICSD for their professional coordination, expres
Posted: 2023 Dec 19

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World Deaf Youth Games 2024 - Final Entry From January 15th to 22nd, 2024, youth athletes from around the world will come together to compete and celebrate in 6 sports: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Futsal, Swimming, and Table Tennis.
Posted: 2023 Sep 05

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News on 5th World Deaf Orienteering Championships ICSD informs that the 5th World Deaf Orienteering Championships and 1st World Deaf Junior Orienteering Championships in Stockholm on 29 August - 05 September 2023.
Posted: 2023 Aug 27

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World Deaf Youth Games in 2024 CBDS Brasil is set to host the first-ever World Deaf Youth Games 2024 in Sao Paulo from 15.1. - 22.1.2024!
Posted: 2023 Aug 07

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ICSD President meets with IOC President Bach in Lausanne Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), received Adam Kosa, President of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), at the Olympic House on 13 June 2023.
Posted: 2023 Jun 21