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A Message from Chairperson HISAMATSU of the Organising Committee of 2025 Summer Deaflympics – On the Occasion of the TOKYO 2025 DEAFLYMPICS

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Hello, everyone.
I’m HISAMATSU Mitsuji, Chairperson of Organising Committee of TOKYO 2025 Deaflympics.

In November, we will hold Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics — international multi-sport event for deaf athletes.
This will be the first Deaflympics held in Japan, and this event will be a memorable event marking the 100th anniversary of the first Deaflympics.

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics have three Visions:

1. Connect people and society through the brilliance and values of deaf sports

2. Bridge the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics to the world and the future

3. Realise an inclusive society where “everyone can make the most of their individuality and exert their abilities”

We hope the Deaflympics will help society to better understand deafness, sign language, and deaf sports.
We also aim for an inclusive society where diverse people respect and support each other, regardless of disability, gender, or nationality.

The Deaflympics are four months away!
We look forward to meeting athletes from around the world.