News & Announcements

WADA removes Deaf International Basketball Federation from World Anti-Doping Code Non-compliant List
Following a vote of its Executive Committee in Paris, France, on 24 November 2021, the WADA has removed the DIBF from the list of Signatories that are non-compliant with the latest version of the World Anti-Doping Code that came into effect on 1 January 2
Posted: 2021 Dec 08

5th World Deaf Athletics Championships in 2024
Chinese Taipei has been confirmed as the host of the 5th World Deaf Athletics Championships. The Athletics Championships will take place in Taipei, Chinese Taipei on 12-21 July 2024.
Posted: 2021 Dec 08

New ICSD President First Message
New ICSD President, Mr. Gustavo PERAZZOLO' First Message
Posted: 2021 Nov 30

Caxias du Sol Confirmed as the Host City for 24th Summer Deaflympics
During the second day of ICSD Extraordinary Congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Brazil Deaf Sports Federation has made the decision to have Caxias du Sol be the host city for the Summer Deaflympics 2022. The decision was approved by the Congress.
Posted: 2021 Nov 30

Members of the ICSD Executive Board approved by Congress
The last item of business before the Extraordinary Congress adjourned was the election of the Executive Board. Gustavo Perazzolo, who had been the Interim President since Kang Chen resigned in September 2020, was chosen to continue his presidential role u
Posted: 2021 Nov 30

ICSD Statement on the WADA decision declaring DIBF non-compliant with the Code
The decision of the World Anti-Doping Agency of 7 October 2021 declaring the DIBF non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code will have the following consequences imposed on them.
Posted: 2021 Nov 14

Deaflympics recruits volunteers for an event that will bring together more than 6,000 athletes in Caxias
The Organizing Committee estimates that around 1000 volunteers will be mobilized for the event, in addition to other contingents that will work in various areas.
Posted: 2021 Nov 08

First meeting with SLOs is held at the Organising Committee of the 24th Deaflympics
Posted: 2021 Oct 29

Technical Commission Chairperson’s Final Report on the Site Visit to Caxias do Sul for the 24th Summer Deaflympics
Posted: 2021 Oct 23

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

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

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

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

SEL participates in the partnership agreement between the 2021 Deaflympics Committee and Sesi
Posted: 2021 Oct 06

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Deaflympics Committee is received by Governor Eduardo Leite
Posted: 2021 Aug 16

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

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

24th Caxias 2021 Summer Deaflympics inaugurated new Organizing Committee
Posted: 2021 Aug 05