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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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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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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
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ICSD and Olympic Channel Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding
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.
Posted: 2017 Mar 01
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ICSD President makes an opening speech during the Chef de Mission
ICSD President, Dr. Valery Rukhledev, makes an opening speech during the 2nd Chef de Mission in Sheraton Grand Hotel in Samsun, Turkey.
Posted: 2017 Feb 23
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ICSD President's Message Safety Takes Priority
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.
Posted: 2017 Jan 27
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Happy Birthday Bjorn!
EDSO President, Bjorn Roine, celebrates the 60th birthday
Posted: 2017 Jan 26
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ICSD President on Turkey Attack on 01 January 2017
ICSD President on Istanbul Nightclub Attack, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017
Posted: 2017 Jan 01
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2016 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award Finalists
2016 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award
Posted: 2016 Dec 19
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The First Edition of the ICSD Video News
The first edition of the ICSD video news contains important information about the ICSD Activity
Posted: 2016 Dec 16
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ICSD President on Turkey Attack
We stand together today with people of Turkey and we express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Turkey.
Posted: 2016 Dec 14
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Letter by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Republic of Turkey
Akif Cagatay Kilic, Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports, released a letter with updates on Turkey's preparations for the 23rd Summer Deaflympics and giving strong assurances on security.
Posted: 2016 Dec 14
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Ukrainian Deaf Delegation has visited 2017 Deaflympics Venues
Last November, Ukrainian Deaf Delegation has visited Samsun for inspection on the preparatory work of the 2017 Summer Deaflympics.
Posted: 2016 Dec 13
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2017 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship Update
USA Deaf Sports Federation and American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association has been confirmed to as the host of the 3rd World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship.
Posted: 2016 Dec 04
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ICSD President visits SportAccord International Federation Forum
ICSD President visits SportAccord International Federation Forum in Lausanne November 9, 2016
Posted: 2016 Nov 12
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ICSD President took part in IOC Sport and Active Society Commission
ICSD President took part in IOC Sport and Active Society Commission
Posted: 2016 Nov 10
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2015 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award Finalists
2015 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award
Posted: 2016 Nov 05
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2014 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award Finalists
2014 Best Sportsman and Sportswomen Award
Posted: 2016 Oct 25
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2013 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award Finalists
2013 Best Sportsmen and Sportswomen Award
Posted: 2016 Oct 17
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ICSD President and Turkish Youth and Sports Minister met in Istanbul on 7 October 2016
ICSD President Dr. Valery Rukhledev and Turkish Youth and Sports Minister Mr. Akif Cagatay Kilic met in Istanbul on 7 October 2016
Posted: 2016 Oct 13
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2017 World Deaf Curling Championships Update
Updates cover the 3rd World Deaf Curling Championships to be hosted in Sochi, the Russian Federation on 05 March to 13 March 2017.
Posted: 2016 Oct 07