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 globe to compete...

The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Salit as DIBF Deputy Secretary General, effective 3 August 2026 through June 2027. DIBF Secretary General James DeStefano proudly welcomes Mr. Salit to the DIBF Executive Committee team. Mr. Salit brings decades of outstanding experience in deaf sports administration and a strong commitment to the advancement of deaf athletes and international competition. Mr. Salit has served the USA Deaf...

The road to the DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2026 begins with the Draw Ceremony on 12 July 2026. Fans, athletes, coaches, and national federations are invited to watch live as participating teams learn their group opponents for the World Cup, taking place 1–5 September 2026 in Zlatibor, Serbia. The tournament features 17 men’s teams and 11 women’s teams from around the world, with the draw determining the official group stage. Event Details •⁠ ⁠Event: DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2026 Draw Ceremony •⁠ ⁠Date:...