XVIII Deaflympics Winter Games 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

XVIII Deaflympics Winter Games 2015

VIDEO: Russia takes first Deaflympics Winter Games opening ceremony.



KHANTY-MANSIYSK/MAGNITOGORSK - From March 28 to April 5, 2015 for the first time in the territory of the Russian Federation in Khanty-Mansiysk and Magnitogorsk held XVIII Deaflympics Winter Games (Winter Deaflympics) - sporting events among persons with hearing impairments, which are held separately from the 1949 Paralympic Games.



Their separate carrying out due to the fact that the competition among Deaf athletes are conducted in full compliance with the rules of international sports federations for ordinary athletes, while Paralympians compete in the special rules designed for varying degrees of disability.

First Soviet athletes participated in these prestigious competitions in 1971, and since 1995 in the Deaflympics team acts of the Russian Federation. Winter Deaflympics Russians consistently (except for the Games in 1971 and 1987) took first place in the unofficial team standings.



At the XVI Deaflympics Winter Games in Salt Lake City (USA) in 2007, the Russian team won the team event, winning 18 medals (10 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze), taking part in two disciplines (cross country skiing and ice hockey hockey) from four possible.



In the upcoming XVIII Deaflympics Winter Games in Khanty-Mansiysk and Magnitogorsk will be attended by about 450 athletes from 27 countries, which may be a record result in the history of the Games. The program of the Games competitions in five sports will be played 31 sets of medals: ten of them - in alpine skiing, ten - in snowboarding, eight - in ski racing, two sets - curling and one set - in ice hockey.



Russian athletes for the first time in its history, will compete in all events of the Winter Games: Alpine skiing (men, women), curling (men, women), cross-country skiing (men, women), snowboarding (men, women), hockey (men).



Vladimir Putin sends greetings to participants and guests of the XVIII Deaflympics Winter Games in Khanty-Mansiysk and Magnitogorsk.



In welcoming the head of state, in part:



"Russia for the first time takes these prestigious international competitions, which are considered to be unique both in its scale and for inspiring creative force. We are a conscientious approach to the issues related to the organization and conduct of the Games. Strive to ensure that each participant felt in Khanty-Mansiysk and Magnitogorsk comfortable, able to adequately perform and achieve their goals. " SOURCE



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Deaf Canadian Curling Champion Dead

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Deaf Canadian Curling Champion Dead

Deaf Manitoba curler, Clifford Beaulieu, 42, sent to hospital after being discovered outside by Royal Canadian Mounted Police.



CBC WINNIPEG - The family of a Manitoba man who died after spending the night outdoors is devastated and still has questions about what led him into the cold.



Clifford Beaulieu, 42, was spending time with some friends at a home in the Rural Municipality of St. Francis Xavier, Manitoba. Feb. 4. He left and never returned.



"I know he froze from the elements and that, but why let him leave the house like that, and not, you know, check on him, see where he went?" said Martin Beaulieu, Clifford's brother.



Beaulieu was sent to hospital after being found outdoors by police the next day. He died in hospital.



Martin said the group had been drinking and that Clifford left the house after an argument broke out.



"They told me that he was intoxicated when he left the house, but he was also angry at them and when he left, he just, like, he walked away angry," said Martin. "Still, no matter what, you don't let a person walk out in the cold like that."



Beaulieu was part of a Canada’s National Deaf Curling team. The team will compete in the 2015 Winter Deaflympics in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia - March 28 to April 5, 2015.

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Deaflympics London 1935 - Documentary

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Deaflympics London 1935 - Documentary

VIDEO: Documentary Film - 4th International Games for the Deaf, London.



LONDON - The 4th International Games for the Deaf (now the Deaflympics) took place in London, in 1935.



The first part of this film documents the opening ceremonies as well as certain athletic events; there are scenes of crowds gathered outside St Paul Cathedral’s after the special service, an athletes’ parade at the White City Stadium, as well as opening speech by Lord Desborough followed by a number of track events.



Scenes at St Paul’s Cathedral: exterior views of St Paul's and the crowds at the Special Service for the commencement of the games; the filmmaker shows those attending, groups conversing in sign language and wider pans of the crowd who, looking towards the camera, wave and sign. This is followed by shots of scouts and guides (mostly adults) standing to attention.

At the White City, the first purpose-built Olympic Stadium, athletes and delegates parade around the track. The Finnish team are captured first, followed by the French, then the German squad, who are led by a young man carrying a Nazi flag. More nations follow, eventually forming a line on the field.



Lord Desborough is shown giving a speech. He welcomes the athletes, while an interpreter sign to the crowd and there are views of the packed stands and people moving down the aisles towards seats. On the field, a formally dressed couple walk towards the camera and sign; two men are captured mingling amongst the athletes; Mr W. Baird (Hon. Secretary of the International Sports) stands arm in arm with a female athlete who sports a number ‘1’ jersey, both smile for the camera. Read more: 4th International Games for the Deaf, London - Documentary.



The second part can be viewed at 4th International Games for the Deaf, London Part 2, visiting www.londonsscreenarchives.org.uk, as can Part 1's full catalogue record (LSA/22050).



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Deaflympics & The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Deaflympics & The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

VIDEO: Deaf sports and the Paralympic Games - Deaf athletes could compete at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, claims IPC President. However, Sir Philip Craven did not say this and had been misquoted.



Insidethegames - Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has claimed discussions to introduce events for Deaf athletes into the Paralympics are ongoing and could be successful by the time of the 2020 Games in Tokyo.



But the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) claimed that they had been led to believe that no such process was currently underway. "It is an objective to get some events for Deaf athletes into the Paralympics," Sir Philip said. "There has been communication about events being brought back [and] discussions will be ongoing."



Sir Philip highlighted a meeting he had with the new President of the ICSD, Russian Valery Rukhledev, during the International Olympic Committee's annual Session in Buenos Aires last month to illustrate that talks were underway.



"There will be a minimum of seven years of discussions, so it is not something likely for 2016 but it could be in future years," said Sir Philip. But Mark Cooper, chief executive of the ICSD, claimed that they had not been informed of any roadmap that would see them make their debut in the Paralympics at Tokyo 2020.



"ICSD has never been given a minimum amount of time for membership by the IPC," he told insidethegames. "In broad terms we asked before London 2012 about adding events for Deaf athletes and were told then that there was not enough time to do so.



"We asked what the procedure currently was and were told that no procedure was currently in place and that we should await further clarification from the IPC."



Although originally forming part of what was then know as the International Co-ordination Committee of World Sports Organisations for the Disabled (ICC) Deaf events broke away in 1996 following the formation of the IPC in 1989.



Cooper remained adamant that if Deaf events were returned to the Paralympics then it would still not spell the end for the Deaflympics - which were first held in Paris in 1924 so 36 years before the inaugural Paralympics at Rome in 1960. But he conceded "it has since become clear that the Paralympic Games has garnered a lot of attention and a higher profile".

The Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria this year enjoyed far less media attention than the Paralympic events at the Anniversary Games athletics in London, for example. ... Read more: http://www.insidethegames.biz/paralympics/1016533-exclusive-deaf-athletes-could-compete-at-tokyo-2020-paralympics-claims-ipc-president



IPC Statement regarding Deaf sports and the Paralympic Games.



We note an incorrect report quoting IPC President Sir Philip Craven saying “It is an objective to get some events for Deaf athletes into the Paralympics,” in a story that claims Deaf athletes could compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.



Sir Philip Craven did not say this and had been misquoted.



What Sir Philip Craven in fact was referring to is that it is an objective of the ICSD (International Committee of Sports for the Deaf) to get some events for Deaf athletes into the Paralympics.



The IPC President also did not say that Deaf athletes could compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as the headline suggests. ... Read more: http://www.paralympic.org/news/ipc-statement-regarding-deaf-sports-and-paralympic-games

Deaf USA Team Handball Scandal

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Deaf USA Team Handball Scandal

VIDEO [ASL] - All About Deaf USA Team Handball Scandal.



This vlog covers the scandal of US Deaf Team Handball which was coachec by TSD AD Chris Hamilton to Sofia, Bulgaria.



SOFIA, Bulgaria - The U.S. Team Handball squad’s last game of the 2013 Deaflympics on Saturday came down to the final seconds.



After a last-minute Russian scoring run, the Americans were down 30-29 with six seconds left. Top U.S. scorer Stefan Bergan moved fast and scored a seven-meter penalty shot in the final three seconds to force a tie between the U.S. and Russia, 30-all.

However, because overtime only occurs in games in which medals are at stake, the Americans had to be satisfied with the 30-30 tie and sixth place in the standings. Full story at http://www.usdeafsports.org/news/2013/aug/3/handball-ends-deaflympics-tie-game/



The results of the Deaflympics handball game in Sofia: http://sofia2013.com/games/sports/Handball

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What is Handball?



Although its popularity spans the globe, the Olympic sport of team handball is just emerging in the United States and often suffers an identity crisis. Most of the world calls the game "handball," but in the U.S. there is already another game with that name. Most Americans who hear of team handball envision participants on something like a racquetball court smacking a little black ball with their hands. Visit official website: http://usadth.tripod.com/home.html

Deaf TV Show: Journeys To The Deaflympics

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Deaf TV Show: Journeys To The Deaflympics

VIDEO: Signed - Journeys To The Deaflympics in Bulgaria.



Deaf TV Show Aksu Ali journeys to the 22rd Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria.



Aksu Ali, who is Deaf with a cameraman - journeys to the Deaflympics to exclusive interviews with the Deaf athletes and tourists from around the countries.

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Deaflympics Sofia 2013 - Highlights for the Closing Ceremony

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Deaflympics Sofia 2013 - Highlights for the Closing Ceremony

WATCH VIDEO: Deaflympics - Sofia 2013 - Highlights for the Closing Ceremony and Craig Crowley's Farewell Address to the Nations.



SOFIA - The 22rd Summer Deaflympics held in Sofia, Bulgaria -The Closing Ceremony Press Release on Sofia 2013.com: Mr Cooper (CEO, ICSD) and Eli Zaharieva (Organising Committee, Host Country) started the meeting by drawing attention to particular highlights of the Games so far, and the exciting final weekend of the Games to come. Eli Zaharieva was delighted to report on the progress of Bulgarian athletes with medals for their wrestling team. Mr Cooper then explained the outline for the Closing Ceremony on Sunday.



The Men's football final will take place at Vasil Levski Stadium, and depending on whether the match is completed after 90 minutes or there is a need for extra time, the turnaround will be quite quick.



The plan is to vacate the stadium and go to the neighbouring park, Boris Gardens while the stadium is prepared for the Speeches and the Closing Ceremony video.

After the speeches and the passing of the flag at Vasil Levski Stadium, there will be entertainment at Boris Gardens, which will include a customary Bulgarian folk dance company.



As one Deaf world, we will all be together, mingle and celebrate the Deaflympics as one community. The element of Deaf culture where there will be no time limit, as the lamps in the park will all be kept on so there will be plenty of light for sign language and celebration.

Source http://sofia2013.com/closing-ceremony-press-release

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Craig Crowley's Farewell Address to the Nations.

Craig Crowley offers his final speech as the ICSD President after the Deaflympics Sofia 2013.

Video by ICSD Channel

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Deaflympics Closing Ceremony LIVE Stream

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Deaflympics Closing Ceremony LIVE Stream

VIDEO: Deaflympics - Sofia 2013 Official LIVE Stream of the 22nd Summer Deaflympics Closing Ceremony.



The 22rd Summer Deaflympics held in Sofia, Bulgaria -The closing ceremony will be streamed LIVE on Sofia 2013.com on August 4th, 19:00 (Sofia Local Time)



Mr Cooper (CEO, ICSD) and Eli Zaharieva (Organising Committee, Host Country) started the meeting by drawing attention to particular highlights of the Games so far, and the exciting final weekend of the Games to come. Eli Zaharieva was delighted to report on the progress of Bulgarian athletes with medals for their wrestling team.



Mr Cooper then explained the outline for the Closing Ceremony on Sunday.



The Men's football final will take place at Vasil Levski Stadium, and depending on whether the match is completed after 90 minutes or there is a need for extra time, the turnaround will be quite quick.



The plan is to vacate the stadium and go to the neighbouring park, Boris Gardens while the stadium is prepared for the Speeches and the Closing Ceremony video. Read more at http://sofia2013.com/closing-ceremony-press-release

Highlights for the Closing Ceremony.

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Deaflympics Sofia 2013 Opening Ceremony

Friday, July 26, 2013

Deaflympics Sofia 2013 Opening Ceremony

VIDEO: Deaflympics Sofia 2013 - 26th July Opening Ceremony.



The Opening Ceremony of the Deaflympics at Sofia, Bulgaria held at Arena Armeecs. The 22rd Summer Deaflympics held in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 26- August 4, 2013.



The Deaflympics is being sponsored and coordinated by the International Committeee of Sports of the Deaf



Welcome, dear guests. You are in "Arena Armeec." The latest sport hall in Europe and with the second best acoustics in the world.

Deaflympics - Sofia 2013 - Opening Ceremony Countdown Video.

Deaflympics - Sofia 2013 - Opening Ceremony Part 1.

Deaflympics - Sofia 2013 - Opening Ceremony Part 2.

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Manitoba Swimmer At Deaflympics

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Manitoba Swimmer At Deaflympics

VIDEO [CC] - Manitoba's swimmer at Deaflympics. Thomas Osborn, The Kelvin High School student will represent Canada at the 2013 Deaflympics July 26-Aug. 4 in Sofia, Bulgaria.



WINNIPEG - Thomas Osborn lives in three worlds. Deaf, hearing and underwater. It's in the water world he is reaching heights never imagined by him or his family when his hearing, on a continuous decline since birth, completely disappeared at age 10.



The Kelvin High School student will represent Canada at the 2013 Deaflympics July 26-Aug. 4 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He's one of just six swimmers on Team Canada for the international multi-sport games, which is sanctioned by the International Committeee of Sports of the Deaf. (Deaf athletes are not eligible for the Paralympics so this is their Olympics.)



"There's a running joke with athletes who swim is that the pool is a second home," said Thomas, a member of the Manitoba Marlins Swim Club. "Our group spends over 25 hours (per week) training. Swimming has given me a lot of achievements, I'm proud of that, and I am hoping to achieve even more."



The youngest child and only son of Carolynn and DeWayne Osborn, Thomas will compete in five events at the Deaflympics the 400-, 200-, 100- and 50-metre freestyle events and the 200-m individual medley.

"It's amazing to me, for him to get to the level he is at in swimming, given what he's had to overcome," DeWayne said.



"We're very proud of all the things he's accomplished," Carolynn said. "You don't always get what you want in life. You play the hand you were dealt. So that's the hand we've been dealt, that's the hand he's been dealt, and I think he's played it remarkably well."



A friendly, polite, confident young man, with an easy smile, Thomas turned 17 on Sunday, the day he left for Bulgaria. Read more at http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/water-world-216880051.html



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VIDEO: Deaflympics - Sofia 2013 Official LIVE Stream Programme.



Media Accreditation for 22rd Summer Deaflympics will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 26- August 4, 2013.



The information about events, venues and results for World Games for the Deaf, and for the 2013 Sofia Deaflympics.



Sofia 2013 will provide an advertisement-free livestream for medal and finals events in all sports in addition to coverage of the Opening and Closing ceremonies. Coverage will range from TV quality multi-camera coverage to single HD webcam coverage will be on Deaf YouVideo.



Sofia 2013 Official LIVE Stream Programme ... http://www.sofia2013.com/live/program - Live 2 L3 = Live 3 L4 = Live 4. Deaflympics reserves the right to amend the competition schedule at any time.

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Sofia 2013 Opening Ceremony LIVE Stream

VIDEO: Deaflympics - Sofia 2013 Official LIVE Stream Programme.



The opening ceremony will be streamed LIVE on Deaf YouVideo.



The 22rd Summer Deaflympics will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 26- August 4, 2013.



It is the second time that the Summer Deaflympics will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Deaflympics is being sponsored and coordinated by the International Committeee of Sports of the Deaf (ICSD).



Welcome, dear guests. You are in "Arena Armeec." The latest sport hall in Europe and with the second best acoustics in the world.

Official LIVE Stream of the 22nd Summer Deaflympics Opening Ceremony.

http://www.sofia2013.com/live/program

The complex will host major international competitions in over 35 different sports, and the capacity is 12 500 seats. Between 17,000 and 19,000 people will enjoy live concerts, conferences and cultural events. "Arena Armeec" has an training hall, 33 dressing rooms, 7 makeup rooms, warm up hall, fitness gym, spa, health center and doping-control, press conferences room and room for individual interviews, snack bar, restaurant.

'Arena Armeec' - Opening and Closing Ceremony for Sofia 2013 Deaflympics.

The steel roof that is above you weighs 1,550,000 kg. This is the weight of 13 blue whales. Dear Guests, do not worry - the roof is securely locked. For your safety are provided 75 emergency exits and flawless fire alarm. "Arena Armeec" offers a program filled with exciting sports and cultural performances. Enjoy them ...



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B.C.'s Bree Sproule Off To Deaf Olympics With Team Canada

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

B.C.'s Bree Sproule Off To Deaf Olympics With Team Canada

British Columbia's Bree Sproule off to Deaf Olympics with Team Canada.



OYAMA - For most of her young life, volleyball player Bree Sproule has been a rarity in the small community of Oyama, British Columbia.



She's the only deaf person in Oyama, the northern-most point of Lake Country. She was the only deaf player on her school and club volleyball teams and the only deaf kid of six siblings, born and raised in Oyama.



But over the past year Sproule, 19, has been hanging with people much like her. She has completed her first year at Gaulladet University in Washington, DC, the world's only university specifically for Deaf people where she was a member of the women's volleyball team.



And last week she departed with 10 other Deaf volleyball players as part of Team Canada that will take part in the 22nd Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria. Close to 4,000 Deaf people from 84 countries will be competing.



"It's really exciting, I've never been to Europe before," said Sproule through her interpreter, her sister Brooke. "It's going to be a new experience for me. I'm really excited to see the different culture and to learn about the history. It's going to be really fun to be with the team because we are all going to be together and there is going to be a lot of Deaf people there." Read more at http://www.lakecountrycalendar.com/news/216386361.html



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We are the US Deaf Women's National Team

Thursday, May 23, 2013

We are the US Deaf Women's National Team

VIDEO [ASL] - We are the US Deaf Women's National Team.



We are the US Deaf Women's National Team. Please help us as we journey to Bulgaria this summer for the 22nd Summer Deaflympics.



We will be attempting to defend our world title and win our third straight Deaflympic Gold Medal.

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Deaflympics: Press Conference In Sofia, Bulgaria

Monday, April 22, 2013

Deaflympics: Press Conference In Sofia, Bulgaria

VIDEO: Press conference of the International Olympic Committee and Mark Cooper.



SOFIA - A press conference held in Sofia before the upcoming Deaflympics from 26 July to 4 August in the capital of Bulgaria. About 5,000 athletes from 80 countries are expected to participate in the competition in 18 sports.



The journalists were briefed by the President of the Organizing Committee Lazar Kamenov, the Secretary General of the International Federation of the Deaf Marc Cooper, President of the Bulgarian Sports Federation for the Deaf Nikola Nikolov, and a representative of the ministry Tanya Stoyanova. Journalists were informed in detail about the organization.

Nikolay Nikolov: We will have many reasons to see you again. Deaflympics is the name in the International Olympic Committee, which means the official Olympic Games for the Deaf.



Lazar Kamenov: The crisis is not only in our country but around the world. But since the last time Bulgaria successfully hosted several World championships for Deaf athletes we decided it was a good basis to expand the scope of the sports disciplines by hosting the Olympics.



During the Games in Sofia will be held the next Congress of the International Federation of Sports for the Deaf, where it is expected the number of participating countries to reach the number 100. VIP guests from various sports organizations will be in the capital of Bulgaria At the event is expected Mr. Christopher Dubie to represent the IOC. Visit http://sofia2013.com for more informations.



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Deaflympics 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Deaflympics 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria

VIDEO: Deaflympics press conference: The 22rd Summer Deaflympics will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 26- August 4, 2013.



SOFIA - It is the second time that the Summer Deaflympics will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Deaflympics is being sponsored and coordinated by the International Committeee of Sports of the Deaf (ICSD).



Athens, Greece was supposed to host the 2013 Summer Deaflympics but backed out because of financial problems. At the last ICSD congress, Hungary presented a good plan. But the government in Hungary offered only 50% financial support. So Deaflympics in Budapest would have been too expensive for most of our athletes. Bulgaria has also offered to host the 2013 Deaflympics, in Sofia.



Sofia has many advantages. All the required venues are already in place. Bulgaria also has a a great history of hosting Deaf sports events. And the government is supportive. Sofia, Bulgaria agreed to take over at a short notice. Visit http://sofia2013.com for more informations.



'Arena Armeec' Opening and Closing Ceremony for Sofia 2013 Deaflympics

Welcome, dear guests. You are in "Arena Armeec." The latest sport hall in Europe and with the second best acoustics in the world.



The complex will host major international competitions in over 35 different sports, and the capacity is 12 500 seats. Between 17,000 and 19,000 people will enjoy live concerts, conferences and cultural events. "Arena Armeec" has an training hall, 33 dressing rooms, 7 makeup rooms, warm up hall, fitness gym, spa, health center and doping-control, press conferences room and room for individual interviews, snack bar, restaurant.



The steel roof that is above you weighs 1,550,000 kg. This is the weight of 13 blue whales. Dear Guests, do not worry - the roof is securely locked. For your safety are provided 75 emergency exits and flawless fire alarm. "Arena Armeec" offers a program filled with exciting sports and cultural performances. Enjoy them ...

Sofia 2013 and Winter Deaf World Championships.

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