News & Announcements
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
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
The IOC and the ICSD signed the Memorandum of Understanding at the International Olympic Committee headquarters
On Tuesday, 8 March 2016 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) signed the Memorandum of Understanding at the International Olympic Committee headquarters.
Posted: 2016 Mar 09
President's Update - Happy Holidays
Dr. Valery Rukhledev looks back at the events of 2015 that were accomplished under the current ICSD's administration.
Posted: 2015 Dec 29
President's Update - World Olympian Forum
Dr. Valery Nikititch Rukhledev shares his experience taking part in the work of the first World Olympian Forum.
Posted: 2015 Dec 03
President's Update - ICSD Inspection Visit
President Dr. Valery Nikititch Rukhledev shares an update about the ICSD Board members, staff and technical directors' trip to Samsun, Turkey for the 1st venue inspection. He gives praises to the Organising Committee (OC) for their satisfactory progress.
Posted: 2015 Dec 02
ICSD President's Statement on the Paris terrorist attacks
A letter in response to the Paris attacks
Posted: 2015 Nov 16
Haryana Government includes Deaflympics in its sports policy
The inclusion will allow Deaflympian medalists to be awarded cash, jobs and other benefits from their state government.
Posted: 2015 May 12
For immediate release
Posted: 2014 Dec 23
Media Accreditation for 2015 Winter Deaflympics is now available
Links are provided here for more information on the media accreditation.
Posted: 2014 Sep 30
Khanty-Mansiysk 2015
ICSD has decided to hold the Winter Deaflympic games 2015 in Khanty-Mansiysk.
Posted: 2014 Aug 26
More than 50 contestants are claiming to give a name for the mascot of the Deaflympics
Posted: 2014 Aug 25
Invitation to bid for the 19th Winter Deaflympics - 2019 and 24th Summer Deaflympics - 2021
For those considering making host-city bids, please refer to BIDDING PROCEDURES, under Deaflympics-Regulations, Rule DG3.
Posted: 2014 Jun 07