The opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics was held Saturday in Japan's capital, which is hosting the quadrennial international sporting event for people with hearing difficulties for the first time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/16/more-sports/tokyo-deaflympics-start/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #deaflympics #disability #hearing

As Tokyo welcomes the Deaflympics — a century-old celebration of Deaf culture and sport — Japan is starting to listen to calls for improved inclusivity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/15/tokyo-deaflympics-deaf-athletics/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sports #deaflympics #disability #sports #paris #paralympics #tokyo #judo

Tokyo’s government is making final preparations to host the Deaflympics — known as the Olympics for people with hearing difficulties — such as conducting sign language lessons for its staff. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/10/japan/tokyo-deaflympics-preparation-sign-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #deaflympics #hearing #tokyometropolitangovernment