Overview
- Competition runs November 15–26 across 19 venues in Tokyo, Shizuoka and Fukushima, featuring 21 sports and 209 events.
- ICSD president Adam Cosa addressed attendees in sign language and said he hopes understanding of Deaf people and sign language deepens.
- Japan’s flagbearer, karate athlete Ryo Ogura, pledged in sign language to advance a society where everyone can live more easily.
- Princess Kako attended the team’s send-off and offered encouragement in sign language to the approximately 170 athletes present.
- Participants include a refugee team and athletes from Russia and Belarus competing as individuals, with 268 athletes representing Japan and public programming at DeafSquare showcasing Deaf culture and communication technology, much of it free to access.