The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) proudly hosted its World Referee Clinic from April 7–12, 2026, featuring both 3x3 and 5x5 basketball programs. The clinics brought together referees from around the world for an intensive and rewarding development experience. The 3x3 clinic included eight referees and was led by  Glenn Tuitt , a FIBA 3x3 Instructor. Participants received specialized training focused on the unique pace, positioning, and rules of the 3x3 game. 3x3 Clinic The...

The recent DIBF Women’s Seminar was highly engaging and sparked meaningful discussions on how identity, belonging, and our roles influence mental health and our shared humanity. Our guest speaker, Katrin Neudolt, Chair of the ICSD Athlete Commission, delivered valuable insights along with practical tools and strategies to help manage these aspects in our daily lives. A key takeaway was the reminder that this is not a one-time process—it is an ongoing journey. Participants explored how our...

DIBF would like to thank the countries that have already expressed interest in hosting the DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2026. We are now inviting formal expressions of interest from federations that meet the following hosting criteria: Strong support from the National Deaf Sports Federation and its Board members Strong support from local government authorities Strong support from the Deaf community, including volunteer capacity Access to a venue that meets official 3x3 basketball standards Availability...