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Caxias do Sul prepares to host the Summer Deaflympics in 2022 In 24 editions, this is the first time that a city located in Latin America will host the event
Posted: 2021 Oct 21

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Updates of TC Chairperson’s Report on Caxias do Sul Technical Commission Chairperson Martin Bogard shares updates about the venues in preparation for 24th Summer Deaflympics as reported to him from the Technical Directors. He also has a couple other tidbits on what makes Caxias do Sul an ideal ho
Posted: 2021 Oct 17

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TC Chairperson’s Report on Caxias do Sul Martin Bogard, the chairperson of Technical Commission shares his initial impression about Caxias do Sul after being there for two days for site inspection.
Posted: 2021 Oct 15

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WADA confirms non-compliance of DIBF On 7 October 2021, the WADA confirmed that, effectively immediately, the DIBF has been declared non-compliant with the WADA Code.
Posted: 2021 Oct 09

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WADA publishes 2022 Prohibited List The 2022 Prohibited List enters into force on 1 January 2022 and replaces all previous lists. The WADA has made several modifications to the Prohibited List 2022 which have an impact on the prohibited status of various medications.
Posted: 2021 Oct 02

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Caxias is visited by the Organizing Committee of the 24th Deaflympics and the Regional Presidents of ICSD in Asia and Europe On Saturday the 11th of September, SER Caxias was visited by Deaflympics members and Caxias do Sul Organizing Committee.
Posted: 2021 Sep 12

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Vice Mayor receives international committee representatives Group visited spaces in the city that will host the Deaflympics, in May 2022
Posted: 2021 Sep 10

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MOBICAXIAS together with the organizing committee of the Deaf Olympics 2021, receive the visit of the ICSD regional presidents from Asia and Europe On 8 Sep 2021, the visit of the Regional Presidents of the ICSD and ICSD interim president meet the Caxias do Sul Organizing Committee with MobiCaxias members.
Posted: 2021 Sep 08

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Official and authorised websites for the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf The official and authorised websites for the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf...
Posted: 2021 Aug 24

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WeThe15 is biggest ever human rights movement to end discrimination against persons with disabilities Harnessing sport’s unique ability to engage massive global audiences and create positive change the ICSD, the IPC, Special Olympics, Invictus Games Foundation have teamed up for the first time in history.
Posted: 2021 Aug 19

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New Dates of the 2025 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships will be held in Vancouver, Canada from 08 May to 17 May 2025.
Posted: 2021 Aug 17

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Summer Deaflympics 2021 ICSD continues to take an active role, working alongside the Brazilian authorities and Organizing Committee, to deliver the best possible event with all necessary health and safety measures required.
Posted: 2021 Aug 12

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Today marks ICSD's 97th anniversary! Every year on 10 August, we celebrate the spirit of deaf sports, the birthday of the Deaf Sports Movement with the history written by deaf athletes whose love of sport and challenges thrived for almost a century.
Posted: 2021 Aug 10

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1st World Deaf Karate Championships and 1st World Deaf Taekwondo Championships in 2021 Iran has been confirmed as the host of the 1st World Deaf Karate Championships and 1st World Deaf Taekwondo Championships in Kish Isaland, Iran on 19-24 November 2021.
Posted: 2021 Jul 17

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ICSD Extraordinary Congress 2021 in Lausanne ICSD Extraordinary Congress is scheduled to take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 28 through 29 November 2021.
Posted: 2021 Jul 14

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ICSD announces the implementation of the CAS award The decision taken by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on 17 December 2020 regarding the case of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency needs to be strictly and consistently implemented across the Deaflympics Movement.
Posted: 2021 Jul 12

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ICSD and DIBF authorities meeting Officials from the ICSD arranged a virtual meeting with DIBF colleagues with a focus on anti-doping. The leadership of both organizations first gave a brief introduction of their work and activities, following with a discussion regarding the current globa
Posted: 2021 Jun 14

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1st World Deaf Short Course Swimming Championships in 2021 Poland has been confirmed as the host of the 1st World Deaf Short Course Swimming Championships in Gliwice, Poland on 15-20 November 2021
Posted: 2021 May 27

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6th World Deaf Badminton Championships in 2023 Brazil has been confirmed as the host of the 6th World Deaf Badminton Championships in Para de Minas, Brazil on 10-25 July 2023
Posted: 2021 May 26

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5th World Deaf Futsal Championships in 2023 Brazil has been confirmed as the host of the 5th World Deaf Futsal Championships in Nova Petrópolis, Brazil on 10-19 November 2023
Posted: 2021 Apr 06

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ICSD Interim President expressed condolences on the passing away of Mr. Haider Majeed Shafi Al-Sudani It is with great sadness and deep sorrow that I was informed on Saturday, April 3rd 2021 of the passing of Mr. Haider Majeed Shafi Al-Sudani, President of the Iraq National Deaf Sports Federation
Posted: 2021 Apr 05

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Thomas Bach re-elected as IOC President The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf expresses the sincerest congratulations to Thomas Bach on being re-elected as President of the IOC at the recent 137th IOC Session.
Posted: 2021 Mar 17