Join the historic first European Deaf Youth Games, taking place from August 17 to 23, 2026, in Hannover, Germany.
Hosted by the German Deaf Sports Federation (DGSV / Deutsche Gehörlosen Sportjugend) in collaboration with the European Deaf Sports Organisation (EDSO), this multi-sport event welcomes young deaf athletes from across Europe to celebrate talent, inclusion, friendship, and the power of sport in a vibrant, multicultural setting.
Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony and a major metropolis famous for its international trade fairs like Hannover Messe, offers excellent modern sports facilities and a welcoming environment for this pioneering youth competition.
Sports competitions include:
- Athletics (various age groups and events: sprints, middle-distance, long jump, javelin, etc.)
- Badminton
- Basketball 3×3
- Beach Volleyball
- Futsal
- Orienteering (sprint, middle distance, mass start, maze/labyrinth, sprint relay)
- Swimming (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, relays, medley)
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Eligibility: Primarily athletes born 2008–2012 (with extensions in some sports, e.g., swimming up to 2014, athletics/orienteering up to 2013).
Key details:
- Late registrations remain open until May 16, 2026 (subject to participant limits).
- Official website: www.dg-sportjugend.de (with hotel booking info and more)
- Contact: sportjugend@dg-sv.de
Note: Some disciplines (e.g., judo, karate, taekwondo, girls’ 3×3 basketball and futsal) were removed due to low registrations in earlier updates.
Be part of this exciting debut event and the future of deaf youth sports! Stay tuned for program updates and registration details.
