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"

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.

12 principles for a more robust and independent global Anti-Doping System to protect clean athletes

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.

ICSD video in International Sign highlights the Chef de Mission Seminar in Samsun, Turkey

The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and the Olympic Channel today announced that they have signed a MoU with the Olympic Channel to collaborate on content for the global digital platform.

ICSD President, Dr. Valery Rukhledev, makes an opening speech during the 2nd Chef de Mission in Sheraton Grand Hotel in Samsun, Turkey.

There were a lot of rumors recently about unsafe environment during the 2017 Summer Deaflympics. I would like to share with all of you that Samsun historically has been a non-political, quiet and conservative city.

EDSO President, Bjorn Roine, celebrates the 60th birthday

ICSD President on Istanbul Nightclub Attack, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017

Dr. Valery Rukhledev looks back at the events of 2016 that were accomplished under the current ICSD's administration.