Hello, Deaf World Basketball Community! My name is Dario Pignataro, Director of the Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF). We would like to remind all participating teams that the World Deaf Basketball Championships 2027 will take place from 8–19 June 2027 in Pescara, Italy. Please take note of the following important registration deadlines: 1 December 2026: Deadline to submit DIBF Form #1. 8 December 2026: Deadline to complete team registration through the ICSD Onl

Presara, Italy | 8 - 19 June 2027 The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) and the Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) are delighted to welcome the world’s best deaf basketball athletes, officials, and supporters to the World Deaf Basketball Championships 2027, to be held in the stunning coastal city of Pescara, Italy, from 8–19 June 2027. This premier international event will bring together elite men’s and women’s national teams from across the g

The DIBF is excited to announce that the replacement host for the DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2026 will be held in Zlatibor, Serbia, from 1–5 September 2026. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Serbian Sports Association of the Deaf for their commitment to providing this opportunity for our athletes. Zlatibor is a beautiful mountain destination, surrounded by scenic natural forests, offering an excellent setting for this international event. Below is the information package for you