IJF President Mr Marius L. Vizer and General Treasurer Dr Naser Al Tamimi signed on behalf of the IJF. ICSD President Dr Ádám Kósa and Vice President Mr Yutaka Osugi signed on behalf of the ICSD, while DIJF President Mr Damien Antoine signed on behalf of the DIJF.

Under the agreement, the ICSD formally recognises the DIJF as an international deaf sports federation and grants it provisional membership until 2030. The ICSD Congress will consider associate membership in 2030, while the DIJF continues to meet the required standards.

The three organisations will work together to widen participation, create more opportunities for deaf women in judo and strengthen training for coaches, referees and officials. They will also share technical expertise and promote fair play and a safe, inclusive sporting environment.

“Together, we will enhance participation, strengthen technical expertise and ensure deaf athletes have a clear pathway to the highest level of competition,” the parties state in the agreement.

The partnership sets out a framework for recognising competitions and establishing deaf judo rankings, which the IJF will publish on its website. If the DIJF gains associate membership, it will be able to co-host the World Deaf Judo Championships, subject to ICSD regulations, and organise its own tournaments. Eligible events may count towards the rankings for the 2033 Deaflympics.

The agreement runs for four years and provides for automatic renewal, giving the three organisations a basis for developing deaf judo together over the long term.