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...

The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) regrets to inform that Deaf Sports New Zealand has withdrawn from hosting the DIBF 3x3 World Cup. We understand this may be disappointing news, especially for countries that have already registered. Please be assured that DIBF is actively working to secure a replacement host country to ensure the event can still take place. We kindly ask all registered teams and participating countries for their patience over the next month while we evaluate...