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Support for Deaf Athletes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics

The highly anticipated Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, set to be the first of its kind held in Japan, is just around the corner, with the event starting next month. In order to rally the spirit of the local community and encourage support for our athletes, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the "Tokyo Affiliated Deaf Athlete Support Site." This initiative aims to provide a platform for residents to cheer on our local athletes who are set to compete in this momentous event.

Features of the Support Site

The support website offers a wealth of information about 85 locally affiliated deaf athletes participating in the Deaflympics. Visitors can find a range of content, including:

1. Profiles of Athletes: Each athlete has a dedicated profile featuring their photo, affiliated area within Tokyo, organization, major accomplishments, and personal comments aimed at encouraging support as they prepare for the games.

2. Competition Schedule and Results: The site allows users to easily search for events by date, athlete name, or sport. Real-time updates on competition outcomes, including medal achievements and other results, will be shared through the site's social media channels such as Tokyo Sports on X (formerly Twitter).

3. Interviews with Athletes and Staff: Expect to see interviews with promising medal contenders and their support staff, presented through video content to inspire support and share insights into the athletes' journeys.

Participating Athletes

The site highlights 85 talented deaf athletes with ties to Tokyo, organized as follows:

1. Tokyo-Focused Paralympic and Deaf Athletes (62 athletes): These athletes live or work in Tokyo, and the metropolitan government recognizes them as key figures to support in their competitive activities.

2. Deaflympic Challenge Project Tryout Participants (10 athletes): To identify and foster talent in sports lacking a central governing body, this initiative has engaged promising athletes from across Japan, marking the first-ever participation from these four sports at the Deaflympics.

3. Local Athletes From Tokyo (13 athletes): The initiative also promotes athletes who have performed well internationally or show high potential for future success, helping to cultivate local community support.

4. Members from the Tokyo Association for Deaf People (67 athletes): This group includes athletes affiliated with local organizations dedicated to supporting the deaf community.

How to Access the Site

The "Tokyo Affiliated Deaf Athlete Support Site" is easily accessible via smartphones and PCs. For more details, please visit: Tokyo Support Site

Duration of Publication

The information on the support site will be available from October 3, 2025, until March 31, 2026.

About the Deaflympics

The Deaflympics, known in English as games for those who are deaf, provides an avenue for athletes with hearing impairments. Held every four years, both summer and winter editions facilitate a platform for inclusivity in sports. The 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics will be particularly special as it marks the 100th anniversary of the event.

Event Details

• - Name: 25th Summer Deaflympic Games Tokyo 2025
• - Dates: November 15 to November 26, 2025 (12 days)
• - Participants: Approximately 6,000 athletes and officials from 70 to 80 countries and regions
• - Venues: Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo Gymnasium, and other locations

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please reach out to:
Tokyo Metropolitan Sports Promotion Headquarters, Sports Promotion Division, Parasports Section
Phone: 03-5320-7829 (Direct Line)