United States 64 vs 46 Greece 1 2 3 4 F United States 21 20 9 14 64 Australia 9 9 18 10 46 Tokyo, Japan – The United States punched their ticket to the Semifinals with a commanding 64–46 victory over Greece in the women’s quarterfinals. From the opening tip, the Americans established control with their aggressive defense and fast-paced offense, building momentum through consistent scoring and strong rebounding. Rajena Guettler led the way with an impressive 14 points and 10 r

1 2 3 4 F Ukraine 26 18 24 21 89 Australia 9 6 5 13 33 Tokyo, Japan – In a commanding performance, Ukraine’s men’s basketball team cruised past Australia 89-33 to earn their place in the Summer Deaflympics Semifinals. From the opening tip, Ukraine controlled the game, building a massive lead and never letting up. Key contributors included Pavlo Bondarenko, who led all scorers with 21 points, and Yevhen Brechko, adding a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Yaroslav

The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) is proud to announce a new partnership with Sofascore , which will serve as the federation’s official technical partner. Through this collaboration, Sofascore will provide advanced digital tools and innovative solutions to enhance competitions visibility, accessibility, and experience of DIBF competitions worldwide. This agreement marks an important step in DIBF’s commitment to promoting deaf basketball on a global stage by

Wafaa and Yasmin En Noqobi (representative from Morocco) delivered an inspiring talk about their basketball journey and their shared commitment to giving back to their home country through the creation of a girls’ basketball program. They reflected on their personal experiences and emphasized how early involvement in sports shaped their understanding of the importance of opportunity and representation for young girls.   Motivated by a strong desire to create lasting change, Y

Dear DIBF Community Around the World, The DIBF is excited to announce that two incredible women with a deep passion for basketball will be joining our upcoming Women’s Seminar. Wafaa and Yasmin En Noqobi will share their personal journeys in the sport, along with their inspiring vision to launch youth basketball camps in Morocco — with hopes of seeing Moroccan girls compete in international events in the future. Born and raised in Germany with strong Moroccan roots, the sist

After the success of our Youth Clinic in Bolivia, we continued the journey in Eldorado, Argentina, gathering a fantastic group of boys and girls between 14 and 18 years old for three days of basketball, learning, and community. Day 1 began with a technical meeting alongside the Argentine coaches to set the plan for the days ahead. Before stepping on the court, the players received special FIBA Basketball for Good T-shirts, a gesture that was met with excitement and gratitude

From 29–31 August 2025 , the DIBF Youth Clinic took place in Cochabamba, Bolivia , bringing together 24 young campers for three days of...

The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) is thrilled to announce that the hosting rights for the 2026 World Deaf Basketball...

Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) President Ioannis Stoufis and Secretary General James DeStefano, together with Sapiential...

The FIBA Foundation – Basketball for Good is proud to support the Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) in hosting a series of...

The Deaf International Basketball Federation proudly recognizes Kateryna Chernysh for her outstanding achievement in being selected to...

The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) is thrilled to announce that the hosting rights for the 2026 DIBF 3×3 World Cup have...

From left to right: ICSD President Adam Kosa, ICSD Vice President Yutaka Osugi, and ICSD Basketball Director Dario Pignataro (via...

The 3rd DIBF Seminar gathered international participants in a virtual Zoom conference. The 3rd DIBF Seminar was successfully held via Zoom on Sunday, June 1 , bringing together participants from around the world for meaningful discussions on the development of Deaf basketball. This year’s seminar featured guest speaker Jürgen Endress , who shared his personal experiences and valuable insights during his presentation, “The Evolution of Deaf Basketball and Partnership.” The eve

Left to right: Yaakov Keren (Treasurer), Dario Pignataro (Board Member), James DeStefano (Secretary General), Ioannis Stoufis...

Hello to everyone around the world! Where has the time gone? It’s been a packed and exciting year, filled with successful events such as...

Today, the DIBF stands in solidarity with women in deaf basketball, promoting awareness, advocating for their rights, and fostering...

Thrills and Triumphs at the 2nd 3x3 World Cup in Washington, D.C. The excitement was palpable as Washington, D.C. hosted the 2nd 3x3...

Rising Stars Shine at the 4th U21 World Championships in Buenos Aires From July 17 to 27, 2024, Buenos Aires, Argentina, played host to...