ICSD sanctions swimmer Guilherme Kabbach with a 3-year period of ineligibility for the presence of a prohibited substance The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) reports that Brazilian swimmer Guilherme Kabbach has been sanctioned with a three-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the metabolites of the prohibited substance dehydrochlorome
Posted: 20 Apr 2025

In Memory of Miriam Opondo: Advancing Equality in Deaf Sports Across Africa
Posted: 27 Feb 2025

With Deepest Sympathy: A Legacy of Dedication to Deaf Sports - Remembering Ralph Fernandez With deep sadness, ICSD announces the passing of CEO Ralph Fernandez, a former Deaflympian and visionary behind the ICSD logo and management system. More details to follow.
Posted: 05 Jan 2025

Deaf Sports & Sign Languages Zoom Webinar The Japan Deaf Sports Federation has announced that on 2 February 2025, ICSD President Ádám Kósa and International Sports Director Jürgen Endress will present during the second session of the Japanese Sign Language Research Seminar in Japan.
Posted: 01 Jan 2025

WADA Publishes 2025 Prohibited List WADA has published the 2025 Prohibited Substances and Methods List, effective 1 January 2025. Athletes and stakeholders must review changes, apply for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), and avoid Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
Posted: 01 Dec 2024

World Deaf Futsal Championships 2025 Location: Montesilvano, Italy
Date: 14 Jun 2025

Summer Deaflympics 2025 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date: 15 Nov 2025

U23 World Deaf Football Championships 2026 Location: Chonburi, Thailand
Date: 14 Mar 2026

World Deaf Golf Championships 2026 Location: Barseback, Sweden
Date: 11 Aug 2026

Winter Deaflympics 2027 Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Date: 15 Jan 2027