News & Announcements

ISCD Workshop in Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel
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.
Posted: 2017 Jul 16

The ICSD President Arrived to Samsun
On the 12th of July, the ICSD President, Valery Rukhledev arrived to Samsun for the 23rd Summer Deaflympics.
Posted: 2017 Jul 12

Deaflympics Torch Arrived to Samsun
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.
Posted: 2017 Jul 04

The 23rd Summer Deaflympics gets closer as the Deaflympics Torch Relay started!
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.
Posted: 2017 Jul 03

Sam Ramsamy to attend 2017 Deaflympics
Sam Ramsamy To Attend The 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Samsun
Posted: 2017 Jun 30

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

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

Samsun is ready for the Deaflympics!
Video Message from ICSD President Dr. Valery Rukhledev
Posted: 2017 Jun 26

A Video Message of APDSC President
A Video Message from Mr. Mohammad Pargar, APDSC President
Posted: 2017 Jun 25

A Video Message from Gustavo Perazzolo, PANAMDES President
A Video Message from Gustavo Perazzolo, PANAMDES President
Posted: 2017 Jun 22

A Video Message from Mohamed Madoun, CADS President
A Video Message from CADS President
Posted: 2017 Jun 21

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

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

Cakir the Olympic Mascot takes the field
The official mascot of 2017 Deaflympics, Cakır, became the center of athletes' attention
Posted: 2017 Jun 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Coordinatorship of Deaflympics is learning Sign language
The Coordinatorship of Deaflympics is learning "Sign Language"
Posted: 2017 Apr 13

Media Accreditation for 2017 Summer Deaflympics
Media Accreditation for 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey
Posted: 2017 Apr 04

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

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