News
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 Ice Hockey Championship 2025 Confirmed
The Men's World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship 2025 is confirmed with five countries participating, while the women’s division lacks eligibility for official recognition. Final entries are due by 8 April 2025.
Posted: 01 Dec 2024
Tokyo 2025: Team Qualification Results and Cancelled Events
Official results of team qualifications and events canceled for Tokyo 2025 due to non-compliance with Deaflympics participation rules.
Posted: 01 Dec 2024
Events
World Deaf Curling Championships 2025
Location: Minneapolis, United States
Date: 22 Apr 2025
World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship 2025
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Date: 08 May 2025
World Deaf Futsal Championships 2025
Location: Montesilvano, Italy
Date: 14 Jun 2025
Summer Deaflympics 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date: 15 Nov 2025
World Deaf Snowboard Championships 2026
Location: Copper Mountain, United States
Date: 27 Mar 2026