The Deaflympics also known as Deaflympiad (previously called World Games for the Deaf, and International Games for the Deaf) are an International Olympic Committee (IOC)-sanctioned event at which deaf athletes compete at an elite level. Unlike the athletes in other IOC-sanctioned events (the Olympics, the Paralympics, and the Special Olympics), the Deaflympians cannot be guided by sounds (e.g., the starter’s guns, bullhorn commands or referee whistles).
Deaflympics Women Football Qualifier GBR vs POL
You’re invited to the Deaflympics 2025 Football Qualifier on Saturday 5 October 2024 in Stoke-on-Trent. Book today!
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GB Deaf Football Head Coach – Men’s Squad Vacancy
Great Britain Deaf Football are seeking a Head Coach to prepare and manage the Great Britain Deaf Men’s Squad for the Deaflympics that will be held in Tokyo 2025.
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Announcing our new Chief Executive Officer – Chris Ratcliffe
UK Deaf Sport announced today the appointment of Chris Ratcliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Vacancy – Destination Deaflympics Project Officer
Fantastic opportunity to lead and managed the new youth engagement programme Destination Deaflympics. Part time and homebased. Deadline 5pm Friday 2 August 2024
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Support Deaflympics GB
The DeaflympicsGB Team is going to the 24th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo 2025. Deaf athletes from across the country need your help to get there. With zero funding from the UK Government, your support and donations are vital.
Chef de Mission – Fair Play for Deaf Athletes Update 2024
Chris Beech, DeaflympicsGB Chef de Mission needs your support and help. See update below. https://youtu.be/vYuA9lOXMQM SIGN the Petition
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Great Britain Deaf Women’s Futsal Team to Winter Deaflympics Erzurum, Turkey 2024
Good luck to the Great Britain Deaf Women’s Futsal Team heading to the Winter Deaflympics in Turkey 2024.
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Announcing DeaflympicsGB Chef de Mission 2025
UK Deaf Sport Board is pleased to announce Chris Beech has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for the DeaflympicsGB Team.
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Launch of UK Deaf Sport Fair play for Deaf Athletes Campaign
On the 15th November 2023, UK Deaf Sport launched our Fair Play for Deaf Athletes Campaign in Parliament. Supported by GB Deaf Swimmer Nathan Young, England Deaf Women’s Football Captain Claire Stancliffe, and Deaf Triathlete Oliver Prichard, we launched the campaign to the UK Government. We ask to end the discrimination against elite deaf athletes and…
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Summer Deaflympics Medals
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 1928 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 1935 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| 1939 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 1949 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| 1957 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| 1961 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 1965 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1973 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 26 |
| 1989 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 27 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 20 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
Games Participations
| Games | Summer/Winter | Men | Women | Total Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun 2017 | Summer | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| Sofia 2013 | Summer | 15 | 33 | 48 |
| Taipei 2009 | Summer | 44 | 33 | 77 |
| Melbourne 2005 | Summer | 42 | 34 | 76 |
| Sundsvall 2003 | Winter | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rome 2001 | Summer | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Copenhagen 1997 | Summer | 29 | 15 | 44 |
| Ylläs 1995 | Winter | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Sofia 1993 | Summer | 46 | 26 | 72 |
| Banff 1991 | Winter | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christchurch 1989 | Summer | 32 | 10 | 42 |
| Oslo 1987 | Winter | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Los Angeles 1985 | Summer | 48 | 12 | 60 |
| Madonna di Campiglio 1983 | Winter | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Köln 1981 | Summer | 35 | 12 | 47 |
| Bucharest 1977 | Summer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Malmö 1973 | Summer | 32 | 9 | 41 |
| Belgrade 1969 | Summer | 28 | 8 | 36 |
| Washington DC 1965 | Summer | 37 | 6 | 43 |
| Helsinki 1961 | Summer | 26 | 7 | 33 |
| Milan 1957 | Summer | 33 | 3 | 36 |
| Brussels 1953 | Summer | 30 | 3 | 33 |
| Copenhagen 1949 | Summer | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Stockholm 1939 | Summer | 32 | 8 | 40 |
| London 1935 | Summer | 36 | 11 | 47 |
| Nürnberg 1931 | Summer | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Amsterdam 1928 | Summer | 32 | 2 | 34 |
| Paris 1924 | Summer | 34 | 0 | 34 |
