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Volume # 1 January-March 2016

ICSD HIGHLIGHTS ICSD ACTIVITIES PRESIDENT

IOC and ICSD signed the Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) was signed on 8 March at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne.

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Lausanne, 8 March 2016 - The MoU, signed by IOC President Thomas Bach and ICSD President Dr. Valery Nikitich Rukhledev, follows Recommendation 7 of Olympic Agenda 2020, which aims to “strengthen relationships with organisations managing sport for people with different abilities, with a view to exploiting synergies in all possible areas including technical assistance, communication activities and promotion of events via the Olympic Channel”.

Olympic Agenda 2020 is the IOC’s strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement, which was unanimously approved by the IOC Session in December 2014.

The IOC will work with the ICSD to supplement the MoU by providing athlete support through the IOC Athlete Learning Gateway and Olympic Athletes’ Hub, and an implementation model for the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions.

“This agreement with the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf is another step in the implementation of our reform programme, Olympic Agenda 2020,” said President Bach. “Working with athletes of all abilities and helping to provide opportunities for all to benefit from sport is a fundamental part of the Olympic values.”

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From left to right: ICSD CEO Dmitry Rebrov, Vice-President-World Sports Kang Chen, Vice-President Youth Sports David Lanesman, ICSD President Dr. Valery Rukhledev, EDSO President Bjórn Røine, IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC head of the partnerships and cooperation Jeniffer Mann, ICSD EB Member at Large Marijo Lusic, President of PANAMDES Ghysline Fiset, Advisor to ICSD President Xenia Morfopolous, and ICSD EB Member at Large Rebeca Adam.

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ICSD President Rukhledev said: “Promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities is my life. This is an important day for the ICSD, with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding that formalises the relationship that we have had with the IOC since 1955. We look forward to a strengthened relationship between our two organisations in the future.”

The IOC recognised the ICSD in 1955 and has granted patronage to the Deaflympics since 1985. The ICSD officially opened its new offices at the House of International Sport in Lausanne.

The ICSD delegation that visited the IOC headquarters included ICSD Chief Executive Officer Dmitry Rebrov and ICSD Board members.

ICSD President Valery Rukhledev opened the organisation's new headquarters in Lausanne. Photos by © ICSD Media/Slava Klimov

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ICSD "Round Table" with Four Associate Members

Lausanne, 9 March 2016 - The ICSD proceeded to establish roles and duties for the World Deaf Championships and cooperation works at a "round table" meeting with four associate members: Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF), Deaf International Football Association (DIFA), International Chess Committee of the Deaf (ICCD) and World Deaf Golf Federation (WDGF).

The goal is to help improve relations between ICSD and four associate members. The agenda included clarification of the roles, contributions, and expectations from ICSD and each associate member.

All parties involved have expressed an interest in a follow-up meeting this upcoming summer. They also noted the importance of establishing permanent and constructive interactions between ICSD and the representative bodies. The delegates from the four associate members were able to share valuable viewpoints and tips.

The meeting ended on a very positive note, with every delegate satisfied and happy with the new strategy and goals. This meeting is a first for the ICSD and the four associate members.

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Maison Du Sport International in Lausanne

Meeting with Associate members at Maison Du Sport International. Photos by © ICSD Media/Slava Klimov

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WADA hosted 12th Anti-Doping Organisation Symposium focused on protecting the clean athlete

Lausanne, 16-18 March 2016 - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) held the 12th Anti-Doping Organisation Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Event hosted a record number of 500 delegates from around the world.

The ICSD as a signatory of the WADA Code was represented by ICSD CEO Mr. Dmitry Rebrov, Advisor to ICSD President Ms. Xenia Morfopoulos and ICSD Doping Control Officer Mr. Artem Buerov.

“WADA is pleased to be able to bring like-minded individuals together under one roof for three days, with the common pursuit of protecting the rights of the clean athlete,” said WADA Director General, David Howman. With a clear focus on protecting the clean athlete, participants gathered to discuss the enhanced Code rules that are now being practiced by 665 organisations around the world.

“The ideas being discussed here this week will form the cornerstones of each and every anti-doping program in this new chapter for doping-free sport. From the importance of athletes "speaking up" to the role that the media can play in exposing doping behavior, this year"s Symposium is tackling numerous aspects of the fight against doping in sport and highlighting all that the revised Code has to offer clean athletes of the world,” added Howman.

Athletes were central to this year"s Symposium. Notably, the WADA Athlete Committee participated in a high-level Breaking the Code of Silence panel that discussed how athletes can play an active part in solving the doping issue.The first day of the Symposium included in particular sessions relating to the implementation of the revised Code; stronger sanctions, and the influence of the athlete entourage.

Days two and three of the Symposium covered themes such as education; anti-doping science; intelligent testing; the Athlete Biological Passport; information sharing and investigations; ADO-laboratory relationships and ADO-ADO partnerships - all of which are considered crucial to the future of the anti-doping movement.

The Symposium offered an excellent platform for sharing expertise in various areas and the world deaf sports will see another year with an intelligent dedicated anti-doping program ahead to continue its efforts in protecting clean athletes and the integrity of sports.

For more information about WADA, go to: https://www.wada-ama.org

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Overview of ICSD President's UN Speech

New York City, NY, 5 February 2016 - ICSD President, Dr. Valery Rukhledev, delivered a speech at the 54th session of the Commission for Social Development at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This session concluded the Commission’s 2015-2016 review and policy cycle under the priority theme “Rethinking and Strengthening Social Development in the Contemporary World.”

The Implementation of the 2030 agenda in the light of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was an important part of the Commission. It assembled a multi-stakeholder panel discussion to discuss the recent progress of the disability-inclusion in the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development.The multi-stakeholder discussion explored on how existing UN institutional frameworks can contribute to strengthening the mainstreaming of disability and enhancing awareness and improving cooperation to the advancement of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

They also discussed on the possibility of investigating further into the modalities of establishing a new monitoring mechanism of disability for the Commission for Social Development.

This Commission for Social Development was an important one, as it was the first session after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Dr. Valery Rukhledev expressed his gratitude to the UN for the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. He stressed on the Convention’s critical role in improving the lifestyle of the deaf community worldwide. He also vowed to continue strengthening the collaboration for deaf persons in areas such as employment, education, sports and arts.

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Dr. Rukhledev, delivering a speech, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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