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Planning on cheering on my friends, but this...this was unexpected.
11 February 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Secretariat
E-Mail: info@ciss.org 
Official Announcement Regarding the 17th Winter DeaflympicsVysoké Tatry, SVK – The International Committee of Deaf Sports (ICSD) regrets to confirm that the 17th Winter Deaflympics has been officially declared cancelled at 16:00 on Friday, 11 February. The 43rd ICSD Congress will be postponed to a later date. 
ICSD Executive Board has demanded an urgent meeting with the President of the Slovakian Deaflympics Committee, Mr. Jaromir Ruda, to discuss all critical issues. 
Further details regarding the cancellation of the Games will be announced shortly after the ICSD Executive Board meets.
ICSD wants to acknowledge the hard work of the athletes and coaches in preparation for the Winter Deaflympics and it is with great regret that this had to be done.
What are the critical issues? 


Deaf Echo explains that this is not the first time: 

Athletes invested time in practicing, as did their coaching staff.

This is a real shame, especially so close to the departure date of February 15.  Currently there has been no information shared as to exactly why the event has been cancelled.

This is not the first time that the 2011 Winter Deaflympics have been cancelled.  Only as recently as December 5 was the Deaflympics reinstated.

This is quite unfortunate and my heart goes out to all the athletes, coaches, families members and fans. 


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