Deaflympics

25/10/2026

⚽🔥 YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!

On October 28, the official Futsal Draw for the 21st Winter Deaflympics 2027 will take place during halftime of the Tirol football derby between FC Wacker Innsbruck and WSG Tirol! 🤟

🏟️ Join us at the stadium and experience the draw live, or tune in to our YouTube livestream!

📲 The livestream link will be available in our bio on October 28.

CONNECTED BY SIGNS, UNITED IN SPORTS. 💙

17/10/2026

Successful ICSD Summer Sport Director Workshop 2026 in Budapest!

The first ICSD Summer Sport Director Workshop, held from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, was a great success!

Under the leadership of Jürgen Endress, ICSD International Sports Director (ISD), the workshop brought together ICSD Summer Sport Directors for several productive days of presentations, practical training, constructive discussions and valuable exchanges of experience.

Key topics included ICSD governance, Sport Director responsibilities, OMS training, technical regulations, world rankings, qualification systems, international cooperation and future sport development.

The workshop strengthened teamwork, communication and cooperation among Sport Directors, with a shared vision for the future of Deaf sports.

A big thank you to all Sport Directors, ICSD President Adam Kosa and ISD Assistant Berrak Fırat for their participation, commitment and valuable contributions!

Together, we are building a stronger future for Deaf sports!

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day

Looking after your mental fitness and making time for mindfulness are essential for any athlete who wants to perform at a professional level.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, the ICSD Athletes Commission encourages all athletes to explore the IOC Athlete365 learning platform, which offers valuable resources on mental health.

-> olympics.com/athlete365

The following courses are free to access with a simple registration and login:

Mentally Fit learning course
Four mindfulness exercises
Mindful social media support
Sports Psychology
Safeguarding..and many more courses

Taking care of your mind is as important as taking care of your body.

Together, for healthy and strong Deaf athletes!

10/10/2026

The European Deaf Sport Organization (EDSO) held its Annual General Assembly in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. ICSD President Ádám Kósa attended on behalf of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) and welcomed the participants.

He noted that European Deaf sport is aligning itself with the strategic direction set by the ICSD. EDSO is modernizing its regulations and sports system while continuing to organize its events to ever higher standards. These efforts strengthen Deaf sport internationally and create new opportunities for deaf athletes.

The General Assembly elected the new EDSO leadership for the 2026-2030 term:
* President: Iosif Stavrakakis (Greece)
* Vice-President: Norbert Hensen (Germany)
* Executive Board Members: Burcu Piskin (Türkiye), Iveta Kraze (Latvia), Dr. Gergely Tapolczai (Hungary)

The ICSD congratulates the entire leadership team and wishes them every success and a productive term in office.



Together, for a stronger, more successful future for Deaf sport!

08/10/2026

ICSD at the SportAccord Forum 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland

ICSD participated in the SportAccord Forum 2026, held from 5–7 October at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, bringing together leaders from the Olympic Movement, International Federations, host cities and the global sports community.

Representing ICSD were Jürgen Endress, International Sports Director; Berrak Firat, Assistant to the International Sports Director; and Krisztina Horvath, Executive Assistant.

The Forum provided an excellent opportunity for productive discussions with the IOC and representatives of several International Federations, strengthening cooperation and exploring future partnerships, including potential Memoranda of Understanding.
Important topics included the IOC’s “Fit for the Future” direction, the future of winter sports, sustainable event hosting, youth participation, technology and AI, athlete development, and the changing international sports landscape.

For ICSD, these discussions provide valuable input as we continue to develop the Deaflympics, World Deaf Championships and stronger cooperation with International Federations worldwide.

Thank you to SportAccord for an excellent and productive Forum. We look forward to continuing these conversations and meeting again at future SportAccord events.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

In just 100 days we will welcome the world in Innsbruck - Seefeld - Tirol for the biggest Winter Deaflympics in history 🤩🥳

07/10/2026

100 DAYS TO GO!

And this is bigger than sport.

The Winter Deaflympics 2027 isn’t just a competition. It’s a gathering of the global Deaf community.

The world’s best winter Deaf athletes, families, fans and supporters from around the world, coming together to celebrate sport, culture, sign language and identity.

In just 100 days, Innsbruck and Seefeld will become the Deaf sporting capital of the world.

Be there. Wave your hands. Show your support.

15–24 January 2027
Innsbruck • Seefeld • Tirol, Austria
winterdeaflympics2027.com

30/09/2026

Call for Application: ICSD Media & Communication Manager

Passionate about media and sport? Join ICSD to promote Deaf sport and the Deaflympics on a global stage, and lead the build-up of our new Media Team!

More Informations & Apply now: www.deaflympics.com/opportunities