How The Deaf Community Watched 2018 FIFA World Cup

FIFA explains how the Deaf community watched 2018 FIFA World Cup.

MOSCOW, Russia -- An estimated global audience of three billion people watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, illustrating once again why the competition is often dubbed 'the greatest show on Earth'.

As well as FIFATV on YouTube and FIFA.com providing all the goals and match highlights from an unforgettable tournament in Russia, round-ups of all 64 matches were also produced by FIFA for the Deaf in International Sign Language.

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This gave some 70 million people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing around the globe the opportunity to see all the thrilling action unfold.

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Garyfallia Spyrou, one member of the project team said: "Society needs to change the way it thinks. Unfortunately, there are still all too few signed texts and they really need to be pushed as a priority so that Deaf people feel catered for and are on a level footing."

Ahead of the first International Day of Sign Languages, which will be celebrated on 23 September 2018 as part of the International Week of the Deaf, you can gain an extraordinary insight into how these highlights were made at the House of Football in Zurich.

From beginning to completion, see how these highlights were produced and tailored to the needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, ensuring the biggest sporting event was accessible to all.

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How 'Deaf NASCAR Fans' Experience Racing

Feeling Speed: Feel the roar of the engines, how the group Deaf NASCAR fans experiences racing.

DAYTONA, Florida -- NASCAR Race Hub - FOX Sports on YouTube channel share the footage of a group of Deaf NASCAR fans explain what it's like to experience racing without any sound and the challenges they face.

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Canada Deaf Games Winnipeg 2018

Deaf Sports News: Winnipeg hosting 2018 Canada Deaf Games.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The country’s top Deaf and Hard of Hearing athletes are in Winnipeg as the city plays host to the 2018 Canada Deaf Games Feb. 21-24.

Five sports are featured at the event, including basketball, bowling, curling, ice hockey, and volleyball.

Action began Wednesday morning and goes until Saturday and features around 175 athletes.

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“We want people to know that Deaf people can definitely be involved in high-level sports competition,” Ross Lavallee, a member of one of two Manitoba Deaf curling teams at the event, said.

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Lavallee, along with teammates John Gesner, Shawn Demianyk and Kayle Miller won the 2017 World Deaf Curling Championship in Sochi, Russia.

The winning men’s and women’s curling teams will represent Canada at the 2019 Deaflympics, while the hockey competition will be used to scout players for Team Canada at the Deaflympics.

Former Winnipeg Jets player Jim Kyte is taking part in the five-team hockey tournament along with eight members of his family.

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A full list of locations and game times can be found at the Canadian Deaf Sports Association’s website.

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Stoke City Star Helps GB Deaf Team To World Cup

WATCH: Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland helped send the Great Britain women's Deaf team to the World Cup.

STOKE, UK -- Stoke City star Jack Butland has generously donated £5,000 to Great Britain's women's Deaf football team, as he showed why he's one of the Premier League's nice guys.

An online appeal aiming to raise £10,000 - half the amount the British team need to attend June's Deaf World Cup in Italy - has now reached its target thanks to Butland's donation.

On Thursday morning GB Deaf Football tweeted: 'Wow! Thank you so much @JackButland-One for the £5000 donation. We are in shock! Just £1890 to go.'

Wow! Thank you so much @JackButland_One for the £5000 donation. We are in shock! Just £1890 to go ⚽️🇬🇧 https://t.co/SiDAfvAHhp

— GBDeafFootball (@GB_DeafFootball) December 31, 2015

Butland, 22, responded: 'I've learnt a lot from major tournaments, experiences I'll never forget, I'd love for you to experience the same!'

Further support for the appeal has come from England internationals Fran Kirby, Jade Moore, Jo Potter and Lucy Bronze, along with Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock.

Butland, who has three England caps, also works as an ambassador for the Kick It Out anti-discrimination campaign.

The 22-year-old has been in sensational form for Stoke City F.C. this season, earning many plaudits and international recognition.

Some are tipping Butland to push Joe Hart for England's No 1 spot ahead of Euro 2016 in France.

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XVIII Deaflympics Winter Games 2015

Russia takes first Deaflympics Winter Games opening ceremony.

KHANTY-MANSIYSK / MAGNITOGORSK, Russia -- 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."

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Deaf Canadian Curling Champion Dies

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

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- 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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Deaf Fighter's Inspiring Story

Take a look into the life of Deaf MMA fighter Daniel Michel.

Daniel Michel growing up as the only child who is Deaf in his family, Daniel Michel has always dream of rising as a superstar. He was born on May 6, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and became involved with various sports throughout his childhood, including football, basketball, track, and so on.

He was introduced to wrestling upon his entrance to high school as a freshmen and his excellence on the mat has proven that he can take his skills to a whole new level. He joined a world-class training facility known as American Top Team in Coconut Creek, FL, and began training, initially two days a week to seven days a week.

While learning all types of fighting styles, he has been striving to inspire a wide audience of people with the demonstration that hard work can pay off while maintain with both positive attitude and patience. He is determined to continue training until his dream becomes a reality: MMA Professional Fighter.

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Deaf Sprinter Breaking Records

Deaf Sports News: Deaf sprinter Sekou Kanneh, 13, breaks 21-year-old record at Queensland Secondary Schools State Championships.

QUEENSLAND -- Couriermail.com: Sekou Kanneh never heard the crack of the starting pistol on his way to breaking a 21-year-old record at the Queensland Secondary Schools State Championships.

In a world first, the 13-year-old Deaf sprinter’s scorching 100m at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre was released by the flash of a hi-tech starting system that frees him to compete against, and beat, able-bodied athletes.

The Indooroopily State High School student’s time of 11.36secs in Thursday’s semi-final shaved .08sec from the previous mark and qualified him for the national championships to be held in Townsville in December. Just to prove it was no fluke, he repeated the time in the final, helping himself to the Queensland title. “I was so excited, and proud,” Kanneh said through an interpreter.

While his rivals reacted to the gun, Kanneh responded to a set of lights that rest directly in his eye line near the top of his starting blocks.

Previously, Deaf athletes racing in able-bodied competition would react to a tap on the shoulder from a helper standing behind the blocks.

In Kanneh’s case, he would watch for a twitch from the runner in the adjacent lane, a tactic that increases the risk of a false start.

That old system could cost Deaf sprinters almost three-tenths of a second, potentially the difference between first and last.

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An Introduction To Coaching Deaf Footballers

An introduction to coaching Deaf footballers.

Welcome to the Introduction to coaching Deaf footballers film. The film has been designed to improve your personal coaching development. It will also increase the participation and enjoyment of Deaf footballers within your club. Or, if you have never worked with Deaf footballers before, it will inspire you to work with all the fantastic Deaf footballers out there who are looking for a club and a coach willing to fuel their passion for football and improve their game.

Within this film you will find:

- Communication and coaching tips
- More than 60 football related British Sign Language phrases to help aid communication between coaches and their players
- How to work with communicators / sign language interpreter
- Information on deaf-specific football competitions

The NDCS Me2 Deaf-Friendly Project aims to remove the barriers to participating that many Deaf young people face. The project opens up the playing and coaching opportunities available to them.

For more information please visit www.ndcs.org.uk/me2 or email me2@ndcs.org.uk

Film produced in partnership with The FA and the Football Foundation.

Manitoba Deaf Athletes To Get More Sign Language Help

Deaf Sports News: Province to spend up to $40K a year for interpreters following human rights complaint.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The father of a Deaf athlete from Winnipeg says he is pleased to hear Manitoba will now be providing interpreters to help other deaf players communicate.

The Manitoba government will set aside up to $40,000 a year to help Deaf children participating in amateur sport communicate with their teammates, coaches and game officials, following a human rights complaint.

Two parents of Deaf children initially approached the Manitoba Human Rights Commission complaining that lack of money for sign language services made it harder for some Deaf children to participate in sports.

The parents said the lack of interpretive services meant their children couldn't participate fully in sports, develop leadership skills and have the same advantages as their peers.

One of the complainants, Rick Zimmer, says his son, Cody, wanted to play soccer but couldn't because there was no interpreter available for him and other Deaf players... Read The Full Story.

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Deaf USA Team Handball Scandal

All about Deaf USA team handball scandal.

SOFIA, Bulgaria -- The blog covers the scandal of US Deaf Team Handball which was coachec by TSD AD Chris Hamilton to 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... Read The Full Story.

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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 website: http://usadth.tripod.com/home.html.

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Deaf TV Show: Journeys To The Deaflympics

WATCH: 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

Deaflympics Closing Ceremony LIVE Stream

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).

Highlights for the Closing Ceremony:

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. Closing Ceremony Press Release

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Deaflympics Sofia 2013 Opening Ceremony

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.

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Manitoba Swimmer At Deaflympics

Manitoba's Thomas Osborn, The Kelvin High School student will represent Canada at the 2013 Deaflympics.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- 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.

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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 The Full Story.

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Deaflympics: Media Coverage of Sofia 2013

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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Matt Hamill At UFC 152, Win Over Roger Hollett

Interview with Matt Hamill at UFC 152, win over Roger Hollett in Toronto.

TORONTO, Ontario -- The UFC on Matt (The Hammer) Hamill's return to the Octagon was less than thrilling. Hamill may have won his first post-retirement bout with a decision over Roger Hollett, but he didn't win many fans with the slow, plodding bout.

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Matt (The Hammer) Hamill talks about his return to the Octagon at UFC 152, a win over Roger Hollett, feeling rusty after a long layoff, the promse he made to his grandfather, and much more with MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani.

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Deaf motorcross rider succeeds, and inspires from the communites.

Deaf motocross rider Ashley Fiolek won't let her disability keep her from dominating the Vice-Versa MX women's circuit.

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Only Deaf Fighter To Compete Under The UFC Banner

Matt (The Hammer) Hamill a fighter to compete under the UFC banner.

TORONTO, Ontario -- Another hill for Hamill to climb at UFC 152. Matt (The Hammer) Hamill makes his return to the Octagon at UFC 152 against Canadian Roger Hollett. It is Hamill's return to the UFC after a year-long retirement, and is just one more challenge for the 35-year-old who was spent his entire existence on this planet defying the odds.

Hamill broke through to the public consciousness during season three of The Ultimate Fighter, the season that featured Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock as coaches and was eventually won by Michael Bisping. Viewers were enthralled with Hamill's story, being the only Deaf fighter to compete under the UFC banner.

Hamill was a freestyle wrestler who won gold and silver medals at the Deaflympics, and had only started training in MMA a mere six months before being cast for the show. Viewers not only loved his “Rudy”-like inspirational story, but also enjoyed his interactions with his coach Ortiz, who admitted Hamill “reminds me a bit of me.”... Read The Full Story.

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Deaf Speedskater Michael Hubbs - 'I AM'

Michael Hubbs: 'I AM' for Winter Olympics.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Michael (Mike) Hubbs is speed skater with his sights set on the 2014 Winter Olympics. After overcomming the challenge of being Deaf, he is determined to not let any obsticle get in the way of him achieving his goals. Follow him on his road to success.

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