🥰 Today I greeted and awarded our athletes and coaches of the Ukrainian Deaflympic team, who at the XXV Summer Deaflympic Games in Tokyo showed fantastic results and won 100 medals, taking the first overall team place among 81 countries in the world.
December 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🥰 Today I greeted and awarded our athletes and coaches of the Ukrainian Deaflympic team, who at the XXV Summer Deaflympic Games in Tokyo showed fantastic results and won 100 medals, taking the first overall team place among 81 countries in the world.
🔥 Ukraine's national team has finished the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympic Games with a total of 100 medals, securing first place in the medal standings.
📸: National Sports Committee for the Disabled of Ukraine
📸: National Sports Committee for the Disabled of Ukraine
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🔥 Ukraine's national team has finished the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympic Games with a total of 100 medals, securing first place in the medal standings.
📸: National Sports Committee for the Disabled of Ukraine
📸: National Sports Committee for the Disabled of Ukraine
Deaf young people aged 11–18 — Disability Sport Wales are looking for talent! Find out more about Deaflympic sports and register for their Talent ID Day. Queries to libby.steele@disabilitysportwales.com 💛 #SRGCommunity #DisabilitySportWales
September 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Deaf young people aged 11–18 — Disability Sport Wales are looking for talent! Find out more about Deaflympic sports and register for their Talent ID Day. Queries to libby.steele@disabilitysportwales.com 💛 #SRGCommunity #DisabilitySportWales
Ukraine’s Deaflympic football team becomes world champion for first time: https://benborges.xyz/2023/10/08/ukraines-deaflympic-football.html
October 8, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Ukraine’s Deaflympic football team becomes world champion for first time: https://benborges.xyz/2023/10/08/ukraines-deaflympic-football.html
DAY 1433 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
#GreatBritain have a #Deaflympic Team heading to #Tokyo in November & our Government have not once shown their support. Imagine #Olympic & #Paralympic Teams being treated so appallingly & NGB’s sitting back & allowing it.
#DeafSport
#GreatBritain have a #Deaflympic Team heading to #Tokyo in November & our Government have not once shown their support. Imagine #Olympic & #Paralympic Teams being treated so appallingly & NGB’s sitting back & allowing it.
#DeafSport
May 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
DAY 1433 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
#GreatBritain have a #Deaflympic Team heading to #Tokyo in November & our Government have not once shown their support. Imagine #Olympic & #Paralympic Teams being treated so appallingly & NGB’s sitting back & allowing it.
#DeafSport
#GreatBritain have a #Deaflympic Team heading to #Tokyo in November & our Government have not once shown their support. Imagine #Olympic & #Paralympic Teams being treated so appallingly & NGB’s sitting back & allowing it.
#DeafSport
DAY 1593 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK
#Olympic
#Deaflympic
#Paralympic
What’s the difference?
The harsh cruel reality is that you ignore an entire disability with your discriminating white paper.
You are leading the country with your stance
#changethepolicynottheathlete
#Olympic
#Deaflympic
#Paralympic
What’s the difference?
The harsh cruel reality is that you ignore an entire disability with your discriminating white paper.
You are leading the country with your stance
#changethepolicynottheathlete
March 6, 2026 at 10:32 PM
DAY 1593 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK
#Olympic
#Deaflympic
#Paralympic
What’s the difference?
The harsh cruel reality is that you ignore an entire disability with your discriminating white paper.
You are leading the country with your stance
#changethepolicynottheathlete
#Olympic
#Deaflympic
#Paralympic
What’s the difference?
The harsh cruel reality is that you ignore an entire disability with your discriminating white paper.
You are leading the country with your stance
#changethepolicynottheathlete
DAY 1392 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
The difference being acknowledged & being supported rather than just existing is the difference between Paralympic & Deaflympic athletes. One strives for gold the other strives for equality
I am deaf
I am an athlete
I fight your policy
The difference being acknowledged & being supported rather than just existing is the difference between Paralympic & Deaflympic athletes. One strives for gold the other strives for equality
I am deaf
I am an athlete
I fight your policy
April 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
DAY 1392 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
The difference being acknowledged & being supported rather than just existing is the difference between Paralympic & Deaflympic athletes. One strives for gold the other strives for equality
I am deaf
I am an athlete
I fight your policy
The difference being acknowledged & being supported rather than just existing is the difference between Paralympic & Deaflympic athletes. One strives for gold the other strives for equality
I am deaf
I am an athlete
I fight your policy
DAY 1524 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
November 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
DAY 1524 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
#Ukraine #IOC #RemembranceIsNotAViolation
The athletes on the helmet of memory honored by name and age.
No helmet large enough to include the murdered 650+ athletes and coaches; the destroyed 20+ Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
bsky.app/profile/ukra...
The athletes on the helmet of memory honored by name and age.
No helmet large enough to include the murdered 650+ athletes and coaches; the destroyed 20+ Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
bsky.app/profile/ukra...
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s "Memory Helmet" shows the faces of Ukrainian athletes killed by #Russia:
🔗 instagram.com/p/DUsqb1qiEg...
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified him for wearing it. ⠀
#Remembrance_is_not_a_violation
🔗 instagram.com/p/DUsqb1qiEg...
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified him for wearing it. ⠀
#Remembrance_is_not_a_violation
February 19, 2026 at 10:51 PM
#Ukraine #IOC #RemembranceIsNotAViolation
The athletes on the helmet of memory honored by name and age.
No helmet large enough to include the murdered 650+ athletes and coaches; the destroyed 20+ Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
bsky.app/profile/ukra...
The athletes on the helmet of memory honored by name and age.
No helmet large enough to include the murdered 650+ athletes and coaches; the destroyed 20+ Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
bsky.app/profile/ukra...
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russian attacks destroyed more than 800 sports facilities, including over 20 Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
The memory of the fallen and the documented crimes committed against #Ukraine and its athletes must not be forgotten or silenced.
russian attacks destroyed more than 800 sports facilities, including over 20 Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
The memory of the fallen and the documented crimes committed against #Ukraine and its athletes must not be forgotten or silenced.
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
2/2
russian attacks destroyed more than 800 sports facilities, including over 20 Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
The memory of the fallen and the documented crimes committed against #Ukraine and its athletes must not be forgotten or silenced.
russian attacks destroyed more than 800 sports facilities, including over 20 Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic training centres.
The memory of the fallen and the documented crimes committed against #Ukraine and its athletes must not be forgotten or silenced.
The #Tokyo 2025 #Deaflympics open on 15 November and run until 26 November. 3,000 athletes from 80 countries and those who watch their efforts will be supported by about 3,500 volunteers, half trained in sign language. Wonder if there'll be manga about this?
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/other...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/other...
Tokyo Deaflympic Organizers Utilizing Lessons from Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics; Opening Ceremony on Nov. 15
<p>Preparations for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, which open on Nov. 15, are on the right track.</p>
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The #Tokyo 2025 #Deaflympics open on 15 November and run until 26 November. 3,000 athletes from 80 countries and those who watch their efforts will be supported by about 3,500 volunteers, half trained in sign language. Wonder if there'll be manga about this?
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/other...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/other...
I know that you don't need to be explained that it is only through corruption that various associations can allow russians to participate in sports competitions
russian sport is propaganda
corruption is a crime
#UkrainianView
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#BoycottRussianSport #NoStageForRussia
russian sport is propaganda
corruption is a crime
#UkrainianView
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#BoycottRussianSport #NoStageForRussia
April 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I know that you don't need to be explained that it is only through corruption that various associations can allow russians to participate in sports competitions
russian sport is propaganda
corruption is a crime
#UkrainianView
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#BoycottRussianSport #NoStageForRussia
russian sport is propaganda
corruption is a crime
#UkrainianView
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#BoycottRussianSport #NoStageForRussia
Crown Princess Kiko and her son, Prince Hisahito, watched an orienteering event of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics on the Pacific island of Izu Oshima.
Crown Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito watch Deaflympic event
The members of the imperial family watched the final round of the orienteering event's men's relay, which included Japan and seven other teams.
ebx.sh
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Crown Princess Kiko and her son, Prince Hisahito, watched an orienteering event of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics on the Pacific island of Izu Oshima.
We gladly invite you to Alon Markov-Glazer's PhD defence on "Sport Psychology in Deaflympic Sport: The Applicability of Psychological Skills Training"!
Please join us for Alon's presentation and discussion on 21 January, 5 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
Please join us for Alon's presentation and discussion on 21 January, 5 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
January 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We gladly invite you to Alon Markov-Glazer's PhD defence on "Sport Psychology in Deaflympic Sport: The Applicability of Psychological Skills Training"!
Please join us for Alon's presentation and discussion on 21 January, 5 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
Please join us for Alon's presentation and discussion on 21 January, 5 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
Japan deaf football group launches crowdfunding for Deaflympic livestreams
barrierfreejapan.com/2025/11/15/j...
barrierfreejapan.com/2025/11/15/j...
Japan deaf football group launches crowdfunding for Deaflympic livestreams
The Japan Deaf Football Association has been conducting a crowdfunding campaign to livestream all soccer matches of the Tokyo Deaflympics which opened Saturday. Although only a limited number of ma…
barrierfreejapan.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Japan deaf football group launches crowdfunding for Deaflympic livestreams
barrierfreejapan.com/2025/11/15/j...
barrierfreejapan.com/2025/11/15/j...
Deaflympic、初めての東京開催なんですよー！
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Deaflympic、初めての東京開催なんですよー！
DAY 1398 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Great to catch up with Chris Ratcliffe CEO of UK Deaf Sport & previously a Deaflympic GB swimmer.
Today 1398 days of asking the leaders of our country to end the discrimination of deaf athletes & still they show only silence 🤐. I ask why?
Great to catch up with Chris Ratcliffe CEO of UK Deaf Sport & previously a Deaflympic GB swimmer.
Today 1398 days of asking the leaders of our country to end the discrimination of deaf athletes & still they show only silence 🤐. I ask why?
April 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
DAY 1398 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Great to catch up with Chris Ratcliffe CEO of UK Deaf Sport & previously a Deaflympic GB swimmer.
Today 1398 days of asking the leaders of our country to end the discrimination of deaf athletes & still they show only silence 🤐. I ask why?
Great to catch up with Chris Ratcliffe CEO of UK Deaf Sport & previously a Deaflympic GB swimmer.
Today 1398 days of asking the leaders of our country to end the discrimination of deaf athletes & still they show only silence 🤐. I ask why?
DAY 1477 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Small steps can be mighty. Deaflympic GB swimmers competing in Nationals is a mighty achievement. Now my next step is to #EndDeafSportDiscrimination. For them to stand equal to Olympic & Paralympic athletes with support, funding & fairness
Small steps can be mighty. Deaflympic GB swimmers competing in Nationals is a mighty achievement. Now my next step is to #EndDeafSportDiscrimination. For them to stand equal to Olympic & Paralympic athletes with support, funding & fairness
August 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
DAY 1477 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Small steps can be mighty. Deaflympic GB swimmers competing in Nationals is a mighty achievement. Now my next step is to #EndDeafSportDiscrimination. For them to stand equal to Olympic & Paralympic athletes with support, funding & fairness
Small steps can be mighty. Deaflympic GB swimmers competing in Nationals is a mighty achievement. Now my next step is to #EndDeafSportDiscrimination. For them to stand equal to Olympic & Paralympic athletes with support, funding & fairness
DAY 1435 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
An interesting view but I can’t help thinking that this excludes Deaflympic athletes. That no thought will be given to those trying so hard to be their best because of a supported discriminating policy.
I need to ask the question
An interesting view but I can’t help thinking that this excludes Deaflympic athletes. That no thought will be given to those trying so hard to be their best because of a supported discriminating policy.
I need to ask the question
May 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
DAY 1435 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
An interesting view but I can’t help thinking that this excludes Deaflympic athletes. That no thought will be given to those trying so hard to be their best because of a supported discriminating policy.
I need to ask the question
An interesting view but I can’t help thinking that this excludes Deaflympic athletes. That no thought will be given to those trying so hard to be their best because of a supported discriminating policy.
I need to ask the question
The deaflympics will be held in Tokyo this November. Facts part 1)
#deaflympic #deaflympics #deaflympics2025 #deafculture #deafcommunity #deafawareness #deafeducation #sports #toyko #ukschools #EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability
#deaflympic #deaflympics #deaflympics2025 #deafculture #deafcommunity #deafawareness #deafeducation #sports #toyko #ukschools #EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability
November 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The deaflympics will be held in Tokyo this November. Facts part 1)
#deaflympic #deaflympics #deaflympics2025 #deafculture #deafcommunity #deafawareness #deafeducation #sports #toyko #ukschools #EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability
#deaflympic #deaflympics #deaflympics2025 #deafculture #deafcommunity #deafawareness #deafeducation #sports #toyko #ukschools #EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability
DAY 1488 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Imagine if our Government & National Lottery didn’t discriminate Deaflympic athletes. If we had the support & funding so openly offered to Olympic & Paralympic athletes
Imagine if we didn’t just exist
Imagine if we mattered too
Imagine if our Government & National Lottery didn’t discriminate Deaflympic athletes. If we had the support & funding so openly offered to Olympic & Paralympic athletes
Imagine if we didn’t just exist
Imagine if we mattered too
September 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
DAY 1488 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Imagine if our Government & National Lottery didn’t discriminate Deaflympic athletes. If we had the support & funding so openly offered to Olympic & Paralympic athletes
Imagine if we didn’t just exist
Imagine if we mattered too
Imagine if our Government & National Lottery didn’t discriminate Deaflympic athletes. If we had the support & funding so openly offered to Olympic & Paralympic athletes
Imagine if we didn’t just exist
Imagine if we mattered too
DAY 1438 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @DCMS
£440m & you STILL #discriminate deaf athletes. Why? Why are you continuing to ignore our existence? Your policy fails us.
Your Deaflympic team are preparing to compete on the world stage & you do nothing.
£440m & you STILL #discriminate deaf athletes. Why? Why are you continuing to ignore our existence? Your policy fails us.
Your Deaflympic team are preparing to compete on the world stage & you do nothing.
June 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
DAY 1438 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @DCMS
£440m & you STILL #discriminate deaf athletes. Why? Why are you continuing to ignore our existence? Your policy fails us.
Your Deaflympic team are preparing to compete on the world stage & you do nothing.
£440m & you STILL #discriminate deaf athletes. Why? Why are you continuing to ignore our existence? Your policy fails us.
Your Deaflympic team are preparing to compete on the world stage & you do nothing.
How do #Deaflympics athletes engage with sport psychology?
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
Frontiers | From their eyes: Deaflympic athletes' and coaches' perspectives on mental training
IntroductionSport psychology research has largely overlooked athletes with hearing impairments competing in Deaflympic sports, the designated elite sporting ...
doi.org
June 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How do #Deaflympics athletes engage with sport psychology?
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
DAY 1460 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Take a look at Charlotte’s interview on #BBC Midland. Charlotte has earned her place on the Deaflympic team & is fundraising to secure her place.
Take a look at Charlotte’s interview on #BBC Midland. Charlotte has earned her place on the Deaflympic team & is fundraising to secure her place.
DeaflympicsGB
Fantastic interview with DeaflympicsGB medal hopeful Charlotte Gower on BBC Midlands. 🏊♂️🇬🇧
Charlotte is working hard on training and fundraising for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. Check out her...
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July 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
DAY 1460 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Take a look at Charlotte’s interview on #BBC Midland. Charlotte has earned her place on the Deaflympic team & is fundraising to secure her place.
Take a look at Charlotte’s interview on #BBC Midland. Charlotte has earned her place on the Deaflympic team & is fundraising to secure her place.