ZLATIBOR, SERBIA — September 5, 2026 — Ukraine made history at the DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2026, capturing both the men’s and women’s titles in a thrilling five-day competition held from September 1–5 in Zlatibor, Serbia. With 14 men’s teams and 11 women’s teams competing for the world championship, the tournament delivered high-level basketball, dramatic finishes and an unforgettable atmosphere in one of Serbia’s most beautiful mountain destinations. The competition took place in the heart of...

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...