News & Announcements

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

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

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

ICSD President on Turkey Attack on 01 January 2017
ICSD President on Istanbul Nightclub Attack, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017
Posted: 2017 Jan 01

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

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

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

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

ICSD Statement about Turkey. The 365-Day Countdown Began!
This military coup in Turkey was deeply shocking. ICSD strongly condemns it as barbaric and cowardly act. This is not only attack on the government of Turkey, on humanity but on all humanitarian and Olympic Values.
Posted: 2016 Jul 21

The 365-day Countdown to the 2017 Summer Deaflympics will begin on 18 June
The highlight of the event will be the launch of the 2017 Summer Deaflympics countdown clock. The clock will be counting down the time to the 2017 Deaflympics Opening Ceremony, which is to take place on 18 July 2017.
Posted: 2016 Jul 14

Greeting of the ICSD President on Olympic Day
Posted: 2016 Jun 23

Dr. Valery Rukhledev (Russian Federation) has been elected as the member of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the United Nations
Posted: 2016 Jun 15

High level Meeting in Samsun
The Meeting of the Organising Committee for the 2017 Samsun Summer Deaflympics was held on 8 April 2016 in Samsun, Turkey.
Posted: 2016 Apr 09

Samsun 2016-2017: High expectations and High level
ICSD CEO Mr. Dmitry Rebrov and ICSD Doping Control Officer Mr. Artem Buerov met with the TDSF President Mr. Yakup Kihtir last week at the TDSF headquarters in Ankara, Turkey
Posted: 2016 Apr 04

TDSF President's Update about 2017 Samsun Summer Deaflympics
Mr Yakup KIHTIR, TDSF President gives information on 2017 Samsun Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey
Posted: 2016 Apr 02

Jurgen Endress about MoU with International Olympic Committee
Jurgen Endress, Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) Secretary General, shares that the MoU is now the foundation of building the future for ICSD and its athletes.
Posted: 2016 Mar 29

ICSD Executive Board reacts to the MoU
ICSD Executive Board reacts to the MoU and other important highlights
Posted: 2016 Mar 15

MoU - ICSD CEO Rebrov's Thoughts
ICSD has been standing alone for 92 years, and now the MoU has been signed. IOC did recognize ICSD in 1955, but there was no relationship between both. Now on this day of 8 March 2016, it is a new "birthday" for ICSD.
Posted: 2016 Mar 12

ICSD President: IOC Signs MoU with ICSD
The MoU is signed by both the IOC and ICSD Presidents. It is a Memorandum of Understanding that confirms that both the IOC and the ICSD share the same objective of promoting physical and sporting activities for the well-being of society.
Posted: 2016 Mar 10