DeaflympicsGB 2021 – Update
https://youtu.be/cbVvAq4AzOU Deaflympics GB team The Confederação Brasileira de Desportos dos Surdos (CBDS) has been selected by ICSD and are confirmed to host and deliver the 24th Summer Deaflympics in Caxias do Sul, in Brazil next year between 5th-21st December 2021. DeaflympicsGB participation at the 23rd Summer Deaflympics Games held in Samsun, Turkey, was full of…
Winter Deaflympics Congress
Last year, an unfortunate administrative mistake was made affecting three representatives (Craig Crowley, Philip Gerrard and Gordon Hay) at the Winter Deaflympics Congress in Italy. At the time the Board, staff and volunteers at UK Deaf Sport worked hard to try and resolve the situation, however, we were unsuccessful and therefore wish to extend our…
Deaflympics Announcement 2021
Yesterday we received confirmation from the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) about the 24th Deaflympic Games taking place in 2021. Please see below the news story taken from the ICSD Deaflympics Website: https://www.deaflympics.com/news/brazil-declares-host-for-the-summer-deaflympics-in-2021 The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) is pleased to release today that Confederação Brasileira de Desportos…
Could you be a part of a new GB Deaf Orienteering Team?
British Orienteering are working with UK Deaf Sport to understand the demand for and potential of a Great Britain orienteering team entering the Deaflympics in 2021. Orienteering is one of the 18 sports recognised for the summer Deaf Olympics which will be held in either Dubai or Los Angeles in 2021. The orienteering competitions will…
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DeaflympicsGB seek continuity for 2021
DeaflympicsGB are delighted to announce that the team that led them to their most successful Deaflympics in the past twelve years will continue to be headed up by Christof Niklaus as Chef de Mission (pictured above holding GB flag). Christof Niklaus has a wealth of experience in deaf sports from previous ICSD (International Committee of Sports…
Honorary President writes open letter to Prime Minister
Honorary President of UK Deaf Sport, Craig Crowley writes open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May, following success of Deaflympics GB Team at 2017 Summer Deaflympic Games in Samsun, Turkey. Dear Prime Minister, Re: DeaflympicsGB I am writing to you in my capacity as Honorary President of UK Deaf Sport regarding your upcoming meeting…
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One team, two weeks and nine medals
After years of preparation the DeaflympicsGB team travelled to Turkey to compete in one of the biggest events in sport. The 23rd summer Deaflympics was in Samsun Turkey. Samsun’s world class sporting facilities were ready and so were the DeaflympicsGB to compete against the rest of the world. DeaflympicsGB amassed a team consisting of…
Blog: “Tennis just seemed to be the perfect fit for me”
To celebrate the 23rd Deaflympics, which are currently taking place in Samsun, Turkey – we speak to GB deaf tennis player Jack about his passion for the sport and ambitions for the Games. My name is Jack Clifton, I am 21 years old and I play tennis for Great Britain deaf tennis team. I…
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Chef de Mission Christof Niklaus announces DeaflympicsGB captains for Samsun
DeaflympicsGB & Chef de Mission Christof Niklaus are delighted to announce that Bethan Lishman & Tom Baxter will be the captains for the Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey. The two captains will lead the team, mentor younger athletes & set the highest standards in order for DeaflympicsGB to succeed!! Tom Baxter a swimmer for DeaflympicsGB and…
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DeaflympicsGB depart for Deaflympics 2017
The DeaflympicsGB have departed for Samsun from Heathrow to compete at the 27th Deaflympics in Turkey. DeaflympicsGB athletes all arrived on time making the check in smooth, apart from some oversized luggage that the women’s DeaflympicsGB team seemed to have amassed. Strategies of three players lying on the baggage whilst two others frantically tried…
A short video from Chris Doyle discussing Athlete’s approach to the up coming games in Turkey.
Sports Media – How to Build Your Athlete Brand With more and more athletes using the media to share stories and experiences, it has become an important tool to build and manage their personal brand. In this course Dr Andrew Billings, Dr Kim Bissell and Dr Kenon Brown will discuss ways in which you can…
Former Deaflympics President breaks four-year ‘silence’
The current Honorary President of UK Deaf Sport (UKDS) and former President of International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), Craig Crowley, breaks his four-year silence with Deaflympics taking place in Samsun, Turkey this summer. Craig describes his international leadership role as “the most challenging job in Deaf Sport” as he reminisces on…
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Message from Chef de Mission regarding safety in Turkey
Monday 12th December 2017As you all will have seen the latest atrocities from Turkey, we are all extremely concerned about the safety of our athletes and officials going to the 2017 Deaflympics next July.I shall be seeking further reassurances from ICSD and Turkey towards the safety of our athletes and officials.Also, I shall get in…
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UKDS hopes Crowley’s changes will continue despite election blow
UK Deaf Sport has reacted with disappointment to the news that current International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) President Craig Crowley was narrowly outvoted in his bid to gain a second term. Crowley, a former Chair of UKDS, will handover the presidency to Valery Rukhledev of Russia following the end of the Sofia…
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Total step in to keep DeaflympicsGB mobile
DeaflympicsGB’s preparations for the forthcoming Games have been boosted by generous support from telecommunications service provider Total. Total have kindly agreed to support the management team at the Deaflympics by supplying 20 mobile handsets, connection to and line rental with O2 and airtime credits for the duration of the Games. DeaflympicsGB Project Leader Gordon Hay commented: “We…
DeaflympicsGB schedule confirmed
UKDS have confirmed DeaflympicsGB’s schedule for the 22nd Summer Games taking place in Sofia this month. View or download the full timetable The squad, headed by Chef de Mission Fiona Brookes, will fly out to Bulgaria on Monday 22 July. Supporters planning on watching our athletes compete in their events should keep an eye on…
Call for last surge of donations as Deaflympics draw near
The organisers of the British Deaflympics team, who are about to compete in the Games in Sofia next month, have called upon supporters to create a last surge of donations towards their cause. While TeamGB has announced its squad for the Deaflympics, the organising committee from UK Deaf Sport (UKDS) continue to raise the vital…
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TeamGB Deaflympics squad confirmed
UK Deaf Sport has confirmed the TeamGB Deaflympics squad who will compete in the 22nd Summer Games in Sofia, Bulgaria from 26 July to 4 August. TeamGB will fly out from London Heathrow airport at 8.30am on Monday 22 July. Gordon Hay, who is leading UKDS’s preparations, said: “The squad announcement marks a major stage in our planning. We know…
Fiona Brookes named Chef de Mission for Deaflympics
Former Deaflympian Fiona Brookes has been named as the Team GB Chef de Mission for this summer’s Deaflympics in Sofia. This is the first time that Brookes, who is also Chair of British Deaf Tennis will lead the GB team. The 47-year-old from Reigate in Surrey, has competed in two Deaflympics, and won two silvers…
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Deaflympian Cathy steps up to become GB National Deaf Tennis Coach
Two-time Deaflympic Games medallist Catherine Fletcher has been named by the Tennis Foundation today as the new Great Britain Deaf Tennis Coach. The seven-time National Champion has taken up her position ahead of the 2013 National Deaf Tennis Championships, which will take place at the Gosling High Performance Centre, Welwyn Garden City from 4-6 May. Fletcher…
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Confirming the status of ICSD
Attached is a letter from the IOC, confirming the position of ICSD and the Deaflympics. I know some of you have faced problems of recognition from your governments, who do not always understand our position. I hope this letter is helpful to you. Should you have any questions, I must urge you not to contact…
UKDS welcomes Deaflympics sports announcement
UK Deaf Sport has welcomed the release of the list of sports which will make up the Deaflympics in Sofia next summer. Following ICSD’s release of the full list today (12 October), UKDS can now move swiftly ahead with its own preparations for next summer’s event. UKDS will step up their plans to decide which sports…
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ICSD: Olympic legacy should inspire Deaf athletes
Craig Crowley, President of the International Committee of Sport for the Deaf (ICSD) has released a positive statement on how the recent Olympics can inspire Deaf sportspeople. Craig believes that deaf athletes should look to those who took part in the London Olympics for inspiration. He also highlights a clear aim for the future -…
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ICSD to consider alternative hosts for 2013 Deaflympics
The ICDS statement begins: “Four years after being awarded the right to host the 2013 Deaflympics, the Greek government has formally confirmed that it will not provide financial support for the games. The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf will now consider alternatives to Greece as a host country.” ICDS President Craig Crowley admitted…
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ICSD statement on the future of Deaflympics
UKDS has received news from the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) on the status of arrangements for forthcoming Deaflympics: 2013 Athens There has been no organising committee in Athens since 2009. With no formal expression of government support for hosting the Deaflympics, conditions are not favorable. The Greek government expects to make…
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Winter Deaflympics Chairman assumes responsibility
The Chairman of the 17th Winter Deaflympics Organising Committee assumes responsibility of the cancellation according to their website. http://www.2011deaflympics.org/ Extracted what Jaromir Ruda, Chairman has to say: – Chairman of the Organizing Committee of 17th Winter Deaflympics for bridging the time to obtain resources for the upcoming 17th Deaflympic Winter Games is trying to get…
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UKDS response to Winter Deaflympics cancellation
UK Deaf Sport backs decision to cancel Winter Deaflympics UK Deaf Sport, the governing body for Deaf sport, has supported the dramatic late cancellation of the 17th Winter Deaflympics, which were due to be held in Slovakia from February 18 to 26. The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) took the decision to…
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Winter Deaflympics cancelled
Please see below a link to the Press Release by the ICSD regarding the cancellation of Winter Deaflympics in Slovakia. http://www.deaflympics.com/news/pressreleases.asp?ID=1542
Doping Control Video
International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) has released Doping Control video with explanation what athletes need to do in order to participate if they are taking medications. http://www.deaflympics.com/videos/video.asp?ID=11
ICSD CEO Resigns
15 October 2010 Dear ICSD Members, I regret to announce that Tiffany Granfors, Chief Executive Officer, is leaving the ICSD organization after 10 years of service to join Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) as their new Executive Director, effective after the 2011 Winter Deaflympics in Slovakia. ICSD has been extremely fortunate to have Tiffany’s…
ICSD Winter Deaflympics Inspection
ICSD wishes to inform its member countries that CEO Tiffany Granfors will make a 3rd, and final, site inspection in Slovakia–focusing on their preparedness to host the upcoming Winter Deaflympics in February 2011. This trip–scheduled for next week–is beyond the usual one site inspection typically necessary to confirm a country’s readiness to host a Deaflympics.…
Video highlights of 2005 Summer Deaflympics
UK Deaf Sport is pleased to share with readers to a new video from the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) regarding the video highlights of 2005 Summer Deaflympics held in Melbourne. This video is available from this link at ICSD website .
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Updated ICSD Statement on Winter Deaflympics
UK Deaf Sport alerts readers to a new video from the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) regarding the Winter Deaflympics 2011. The video message from ICSD President Craig Crowley is available from this link at the Deaflympics website. Craig has news following a new inspection of the sites in Slovakia by ICSD. The…
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ICSD statements on Deaflympics
International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) President Craig Crowley has made separate statements on the Winter and the Summer Deaflympics. Both the statements are in International Sign Language (ISL) with English captions. President Crowley’s statement on 2011 Winter Deaflympics 2013 Summer Deaflympics statement. Both videos, and information about the Deaflympics in general can…
ICSD meets with Greece Government to discuss 2013 Summer Deaflympics
The meeting was held between: Mr. Bitsaxi, Greece Sport Minister; Craig Crowley, ICSD President; Tiffany Granfors, ICSD Chief Executive Officer; Hellenic Athletic Federation of the Deaf. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Greece’s financial hardship, which might affect the 2013 Deaflympics. The Greek Government is currently researching all possibilities to host the Deaflympics…
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Slovakia: update from ICSD President
The video message is available to view at the official Deaflympics website and has English captions. View the message online now . (will open in a new window) Read the earlier statement from ICSD about the 2011 Winter Deaflympics.
ICSD statement on 2011 Winter Deaflympics
The statement is in full, below. “Following a brief statement on Slovakia situation by ICSD President in March , the ICSD Board have had discussed extremely long and hard about the events that took place between 28 February 2010 and 27 April 2010 and whether the actions of the Slovakia Deaflympic Organizing Committee have led to…
ICSD gives Winter Deaflympics deadline to Slovakia
Watch a video of this message in sign language. The text of the message received from Craig Crowley, ICSD President, on behalf of the ICSD Board is below: ICSD wishes to make our member nations aware of the serious situation in Slovakia. They won the hosting status at Melbourne ICSD Congress in 2005 and were…
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Interpreting agency goes the extra mile for Deaflympics cause
At a recent reception held for those involved in the 2009 Deaflympics, attended by Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Clarion were invited to propose plans for involvement and sponsorship of the 2013 games to the athletes and UK Deaf Sport trustees. Clarion is led by Sally Chalk who will be running several marathons over the…
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