ICSD President Ádám Kósa met with Lisa Allan, Secretary-General of the International Judo Federation (IJF), to discuss the inclusion of judo in Deaf sport at the highest international level.
Our shared goal: to organize judo competitions at the Athens 2029 Deaflympics fully in line with IJF standards, regulations, and expectations — giving Deaf athletes the platform they deserve.
Thank you, Lisa, for the warm hospitality and the in-depth coordination. We’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to future cooperation!
U23 World Deaf Football Championships 2026
The U23 World Deaf Football Championships 2026 will bring together national deaf football teams from around the world in Serbia for an international competition promoting inclusion, sportsmanship, and unity through sport. The championship will take place from 11–23 May 2026 and will feature talented young athletes competing at the highest level of deaf football.
— Sportski Savez Gluvih Srbije (Serbian Deaf Sports Federation)
Location: Zlatibor & Užice, Serbia
Date: 11–23 May 2026
9 NATIONS
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇧 Great Britain
🇯🇵 Japan
🇰🇪Kenya
🇱🇷Liberia
🇵🇱 Poland
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇹🇷 Türkiye
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Follow live: @u23wdfc
Watch the livestream: youtube.com/@u23wdfc
#DeafFootball #U23WDFC2026 #DeafSport
The wait is almost over!
Tomorrow, May 4 at 10:00 CET, the group draw for the U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships goes LIVE – find out who’s playing who in Lublin, Poland this June!
U21 Participating Teams
Men
Argentina | Italy | Kenya | Lithuania | Poland | Ukraine | United States
Women
Australia | Kenya | Poland | Ukraine | United States
📅 June 5–13, 2026 | Lublin, Poland
Organised by DIBF, ICSD & the Polish Deaf Sports Association (PZSN)
🎥 Tune in for the live group draw: /live/HGFvb_6_NNo
More official information and results: /u21-world-deaf-basketball-championships
🤟 Thank you for all the registrations!
We’re on track to make the 21st Winter Deaflympics 2027 in Innsbruck – Seefeld – Tirol the biggest Winter Deaflympics in history.
Haven’t registered yet? Don’t worry – there are still ways to be part of it via ICSD.
Whether as an athlete or spectator – don’t miss it.
Be part of something big. ❄️🏅
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🤟 Vielen Dank für alle Anmeldungen!
Wir sind überzeugt, dass die Winter Deaflympics 2027 in Innsbruck – Seefeld – Tirol die größten Winter Deaflympics aller Zeiten werden.
Falls du dich noch nicht registriert hast – kein Problem. Es gibt weiterhin Möglichkeiten, sich über das ICSD für sportliche Bewerbe anzumelden.
Die Spiele sind aber nicht nur für Athlet:innen interessant, sondern auch für Zuschauer:innen.
Also komm vorbei und erlebe die Winter Deaflympics 2027 live!
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Winter Deaflympics Innsbruck-Seefeld-Tirol 2027 9 MONTHS TO GO
The 21st Winter Deaflympics 2027 are just 9 months away, and we can’t wait to cheer for the world’s most inspiring athletes in Alpine Skiing, Chess, Cross Country Skiing, Curling, Futsal, Ice Hockey, and Snowboard!
Get ready for a festival of sport, unity, and incredible talent. Stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved.
- Where: Innsbruck-Seefeld-Tirol
- When: 15. - 24. January 2027
🔗 winterdeaflympics2027.com Follow @winterdeaflympics2027
#WinterDeaflympics2027 #DeafSport
#PlayTrueDay 2026 we proudly join @wada_ama and the global anti-doping community in taking a stand for integrity, fairness, and the true spirit of sport.
This year’s theme says it all: “Play True. It Starts with You.”
Clean sport doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built on the everyday choices each of us makes as athletes. Every training session, every competition, every decision. It starts with YOU.
We challenge all Deaf athletes and NDSFs worldwide to join the #PlayTrueChallenge on 17. April 2026:
▶️Record your sport movement for 30 seconds
▶️sign / say: “30 seconds for clean sport. Play True. It starts with me.”
▶️Nominate 3 athlete friends and tag them!
▶️Share with #PlayTrueChallenge #PlayTrueDay and tag @wada_ama
Together, we are One Team for clean sport.
#deafsport
Meet the ICSD Secretariat — the dedicated team working behind the scenes to advance Deaf sport worldwide.
International Sports Director
Jürgen Endress
International Sports Director Assistant
Berrak Firat
Financial Officer
Jarno Stappers
Their commitment and expertise form the backbone of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf.
ICSD President and EB members share what the move of ICSD to Budapest means — for our organization, for our athletes, for our community, and for the future of Deaf Sport worldwide.
📸 @vickycseri
We’re excited to share that ICSD has officially opened its new headquarters in Budapest, Hungary!
Read the full press release now on our website:
deaflympics.com/news
Stay informed and discover more about this important milestone for ICSD!
A new home. A stronger foundation. A bigger future.
Today, March 30, 2026, ICSD officially opens its new world headquarters in Budapest, Hungary a defining moment in our journey to grow the Deaflympics and secure equal recognition alongside the Olympics and Paralympics.
Following the decision of ICSD NDSF members at the Tokyo Congress 2025, Budapest is now the global home of Deaf sport.
We were honored to welcome:
Zsolt Nyitrai — Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister
Dr. Ádám Schmidt — State Secretary for Sport, Ministry of Defense
Balázs Fürjes — Member of the IOC & State Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office
Dr. Ádám Kósa — ICSD President & State Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior
The ceremony was moderated by Dr. Gergely Tapolczai, President of the Hungarian Sports Association for the Deaf and Member of Parliament.
The ribbon was cut by our distinguished guests — with Deaflympics medalists Tamara Boros, Anett Kiss, Nikolett Gál and Katrin Neudolt proudly carrying and presenting the scissors. Athletes at the heart of this moment, as always.
Thank you, Hungary, for your incredible support and belief in the future of Deaf sport.
The foundation is set. The future is bright.
📸creator @vickycseri
The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) is officially opening its Call for Applications for Commission memberships for the 2026–2029 term!
We are looking for passionate, qualified, and dedicated individuals to join one of our seven Commissions — including the Anti-Doping, Audiology, Legal, Women in Sport, Tribunal, Finance, and Therapeutic Use Exemption Commission.
This is your opportunity to contribute your expertise, represent your community, and help shape the future of Deaf sport on an international level.
How to Apply: Submit your application in English by 30 March 2026.
All required informations are available at:
ciss.org/news
deaflympics.com/news
