World Deaf Athletics Championships


The World Deaf Athletics Championships is a quadrennial global competitions in the sport of athletics for deaf people. It is organised by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and was first held in 2008.

Introduction

The World Deaf Athletics Championships, first held in 2008, are quadrennial global competitions organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf. These championships provide a platform for deaf athletes to compete in various athletic events, promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
One of the unique aspects of the World Deaf Athletics Championships is the use of visual signals instead of auditory cues, ensuring that all athletes can compete fairly regardless of their hearing ability. This adaptation highlights the commitment to creating an equitable environment for all participants.
Since their inception, the championships have grown significantly, with increasing numbers of athletes and countries participating. This growth reflects the broader recognition and support for deaf athletes and their contributions to the global sports community

Editions

Outdoor

EditionYearHostVenueDatesEventsAthletesTeamsRef
12008

Indoor

EditionYearHostVenueDatesEventsAthletesTeamsRef
12019

Junior

1st - 2024

2024 Results

https://web.archive.org/web/20240818054855/http://163.17.55.68/wdyac2024/score_query_adv.php?ItNo=21&ItNa=%A5%D0%AE| - 2024 Youth Results
https://web.archive.org/web/20240818054900/http://210.59.162.39/wdac2024/score_query_adv.php?ItNo=21&ItNa=%A5%D0%AE| - 2024 Senior Results
http://www.ciss.org/events/402
http://www.ciss.org/championships/taipei-2024
https://www.tokyoforward2025.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/
Events:
Youth: 9 Men + 4 Women = 13
Senior: 13 Men + 9 Women + 1 Mixed = 23

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific Deaf Athletics Championships
Source:
  1. 2023 -

Europe

European Deaf Athletics Championships
Source:
Results:
https://www.edso.eu/2013/10/19/overview-european-championships/
https://www.edso.eu/2013/10/19/overview-junior-european-championships/
Athletics – Overview European Championships
Place Country Date Year
1st Salerno 02 - 05 October 1980
2nd München 29 July - 01 August 1987
3rd Vladimir 02 - 06 July 1991
4th Lausanne 27 June - 01 July 1995
5th Piraeus 05 - 10 July 1999
6th Tallinn 13 - 19 July 2003
7th Sofia 08 - 14 July 2007
8th Kayseri 10 - 16 July 2011

Related Games

  • https://winterdeaflympics2023.com/schedule-separately/
  • https://www.deaflympics.com/events/438
  • https://www.deaflympics.com/pdf/bulletin-1-world-deaf-youth-games.pdf - 1st World Deaf Youth Games
  • http://www.ciss.org/world-deaf-youth-games-in-2024
  • http://www.ciss.org/events/402
  • http://www.ciss.org/championships/taipei-2024