USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) is proud to announce the election of new board officers. John Skjeveland , previously the USADSF treasurer, has been elected president for the next quad, effective as of January 28, 2027 until after the 2029 Summer Deaflympics. Additionally, USADSF has also elected Senda Benaissa  as Vice President and Dr. Skip Flanagan  as Secretary. Both the Vice President and Secretary terms will end at the conclusion of the 2027 Winter Deaflympics.   Ou

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA -- From January 13-16, members of the USADSF's Winter Deaflympics Committee traveled to Austria's mountainous Tyrol region for the official Chef de Mission trip for the 2027 Winter Deaflympics. Representatives from Deaf sports federations from around the world gathered in the Austrian Alps from January 13-16, 2026, for the Chef de Mission workshops ahead of the 2027 Winter Deaflympics. USADSF Winter Deaflympics Committee members including John Skjeveland, L

The United States wrapped up their journey at the 2025 Deaflympics with determination and heart, giving everything they had on the final day of competition. Hannah Kohler of USA Deaf Track & Field set the tone early in the morning, powering through the women’s marathon, held on a closed freeway in the heart of Tokyo. As one of the youngest runners in the field, she held strong throughout the race and crossed the finish line in 3:09:54, earning a well-deserved 6th place out of

Team USA Adds Gold, Silver, and Bronze on Busy Day in Tokyo TOKYO – The United States delivered another strong day at the 2025 Deaflympics, picking up medals across tennis, swimming, and athletics, culminating with a sensational performance from the men’s 4x100 relay squad. Bronze Medal Highlights At Ariake Tennis Park, U.S. doubles partners Chelsie Brown and Emily Hangstefer powered through their Bronze medal match against France. The American pair stayed in control from the

USA Chasing Medals – Who is Still In Contention? The U.S. delegation delivered another thrilling day of competitions, highlighted by dominant victories and crucial advances into upcoming Finals. The USA athletes showed discipline, teamwork, and resilience as the end of the Deaflympics looms. The Women’s Deaf National Football Team set the tone early with a commanding 14–0 victory over Great Britain, securing their place in the championship match against Japan. Their performan

For the first time ever, USADSF brought dedicated sport and performance psychology services to the Deaflympics. The team partnered with mental performance consultants from the University of Western States’ Sport & Performance Psychology program—specialists who work directly with deaf and hard of hearing athletes. Their focus was simple: make mental performance a priority and ensure every athlete is able to be their best on and off their respective playing grounds. Throughout

Beach Volleyball Moves On to the Semifinals in a Thriller Kaylie Beck and Calista Wotton opened the morning with a dominant performance against Poland, staying focused and composed as they powered to a 2–0 victory (21–11, 21–15). Riding that momentum into the afternoon, the U.S. duo delivered a virtually flawless match in a gripping showdown with Ukraine (2). After splitting the first two sets, Beck and Wotton surged ahead in the tiebreak to win 21–17, 22–24, 15–10—punching t

Swimming’s Debut Makes a Splash with Records and Medals The Tokyo Aquatic Center came alive today as swimming officially kicked off. The U.S. wasted no time lighting up the pool. Carli Cronk began the party in the morning in her heat by breaking the Deaflympics record in the 100m butterfly with a time of 1:01.35.  As the sun set over Tokyo, Carli struck again, breaking the 400m freestyle World Record with a blazing 59.13, breaking the 1-minute barrier. This marks the 13th Dea

TOKYO - Our First MultiMedal Athlete of the Games Komazawa Olympic Park Athletic Stadium was the site of a stellar performance from standout  trackster Jarvis Anderson of Texas. He started the day by advancing out of the 110 meter hurdles semifinal. He then switched cleats–jumping straight into the Triple Jump final. Given 6 attempts, he struck Gold on his fifth one, with a 15.28 meter jump.  He went  into the stadium for a doping test, which took a significant amount of time

TOKYO – Day Three on Tuesday: Grit Over Glory as the U.S. Keeps Pushin USA Deaf Judo faced a tough team challenge against France. The U.S. came up short, with a loss. This wraps up America’s participation in Judo as their Deaflympics run has been cut short. The team will leave Japan with one Gold medal collectively, due to Nina Cutro-Kelly’s +78kg Women’s win.  USA Deaf Golf began Deaflympic play with strong performances from both the women’s and men’s squads. On the women’s

TOKYO - The Japan Cycle Sports Center was the site of the U.S. Team’s first overall Gold, as 21 year old Jayson Wallace sprinted to one of the biggest highlights of the day. Wallace powered through the Men’s Sprint field to win Gold, becoming the first American medalist of the Tokyo Deaflympics. His breakout performance signals a bright future for U.S. Deaf Cycling. Teammate Blake Herbold also rode well, finishing 6th in a competitive field. In the Women’s Sprint, sisters Bri

TOKYO - On a vibrant day of competition at the 25th Summer Deaflympics, U.S. athletes delivered grit and energy across multiple venues in Tokyo, from the Tokyo Budokan in an urban setting to the serene coastline of Omori Furusato Park to the American fan-infused electric atmosphere of the indoor volleyball courts. Judo Battles in Jam Packed Tokyo Budokan At the Tokyo Budokan, three U.S. judokas made their Deaflympic debuts, each stepping onto an international tatami for the f

U.S. Deaf Basketball athlete and USA flag bearer Jon Mowl, and his teammates celebrate during the Opening Ceremony at the 25th Summer Deaflympics on November 15, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. (Hugh Carey, USADSF) TOKYO —  USADSF launched the 2025 Deaflympics with a day marked by tradition, competition and ear ly success, beginning with the announcement of Sydney Andrews and Jon Mowl as this year’s flag bearers and highlighted by a dominant win from the U.S. Soccer’s Women’s Deaf Nat

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2025) — Members of the USA Deaflympics delegation gathered at the Embassy of Japan in downtown Washington for an official cultural orientation and send-off ahead of the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Japan, welcomed U.S. athletes, coaches, medical staff, donors, and administrators representing the United States of America Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF). The orientation provided an in-depth look into Japanese cultu

U.S. MEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM TO FACE GERMANY, PRESENTED BY VOLKSWAGEN, ON OCTOBER 26 IN EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT IN OPENING GAME OF DOUBLEHEADER WITH U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM 2024 Deaf Pan Am Games Bronze Medalists, the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team will Face Germany at 1 p.m. ET on truTV and HBO Max;Volkswagen Continues as a Presenting Sponsor of U.S. Deaf National Team Match for Second-Straight Year; Four-Time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion USWNT to Face Portugal at 4

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