There are still many headaches among our top athletes ... the BDC is launching a fundraising campaign ! Will you join in? - Led by delegation leader Lieven Kind, a total of six top athletes will participate in the 4-year Deaflympics, which will take place in Tokyo from 15 to 26 November 2025.These athletes are very proud to represent Belgium at the very highest level in the Deaf sports world, the Deaflympics :     Christophe Bartholomé from Noduwez (bowling)    Michel Rivez from St-Agatha-Berchem (bowling)    Emiel Schippers from Ophoven (tennis)    Leendert Desmet from  Torhout (swimming)    Kevin De Saedeleer from Aalst (judo)    Renaud Malache from Tourinnnes-St-Lambert (judo)All the athletes are in full training and preparation, but unfortunately they have other headaches....  despite their impressive performances, it is still uncertain whether they can effectively travel to Tokyo. How so!The Belgian government and the BOIC (Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee) do not provide enough support for athletes within the deaf community. As a result, they have to finance almost everything themselves.  For these six top athletes, participating in the Deaflympics means so much more than sport. They are all particularly proud to represent the deaf community in Belgium - a group that is often forgotten and gets less attention in the sports world. They want to prove that deafness does not have to be a limitation to dream and perform big.  It is a great honour for each of them personally to give the Belgian deaf community a voice on an international stage.  For which expenses are we looking for your support? Travel and accommodation costs for the athletes and their coaches Participation in the DeaflympicsTraining and preparation costsIn total, this amounts to about €50,000 - an amount that is unreachable for all of them without your help. Would you like to help us too?  Then join our support actions for the benefit of our top athletes!The BDC has therefore started a separate support action for each sport, you will find the links to these actions below.Double-click these link(s) and get involved!

INVITATION International Golf Tournament for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing🗓 Date: May 3, 2025Location: Kempense Golf Club, Mol Dear golf friends,We are delighted to invite you to the international golf tournament for the deaf and hard of hearing! The event will take place on the beautiful 18-hole course of the Kempense Golf Club in Mol. It promises to be a sporty and enjoyable day!Belgian ChampionshipThis tournament also serves as the Belgian Championship for the deaf and hard of hearing. Take this unique opportunity to compete against the best players in the country and fight for the title!Tournament Information·        Men and women will play together in a mixed field.·        There will be a separate prize ceremony for men and women.·        Requirements: Maximum handicap of 36.Tee-off:·        Men play from the yellow tee.·        Women play from the red tee.RegistrationThanks to subsidies from Sport Vlaanderen, we can keep the costs low: €40 per person.Registration is only final after payment of €40.Register via this link: Registration BDOG 2025 - ENG - Google FormulierenPayment details:·        Account number: BE51 7330 6213 1762 (in the name of BDC)·        Reference: Your name & BDOG 2025Extra: Practice RoundWould you like to play a practice round? This is possible on Friday, May 2, for an additional €45.·        Please mention this in your registration and transfer the amount together with your entry fee to the same BDC account.·        We will inform you of your practice round schedule, which will take place after 3:00 PM. Great Prizes & SponsorshipThanks to the sponsorship of National Lottery, Callaway, Golfcenter, and Pin High, we can offer an excellent prize table!Accommodation OptionsFor those who wish to stay overnight, here are some nearby accommodations:·        Hippocampus·        Hotel Villa Tilia·        Hotel Huron·        Corbie Lommel·        Sunparks Kempense MerenA few weeks before the tournament, we will contact you again to confirm your latest handicap.We hope to welcome many of you for a fantastic day on a magnificent golf course! Do you have any questions or comments? Please contact golf@deafsport.be!Best regards,Pascal MolletOrganizer BDOG 2025 Golf@deafsport.beJan Van den BraembusschePresidentBelgian Deaf sport Committe (BDC) President@deafsport.be______ Dear sports friends,We are proud to announce that on May 3, 2025, the very first international golf tournament for the deaf and hard of hearing in Belgium will take place! This special event will be hosted at the beautiful Kempense Golf in Mol (18 holes) and is made possible by the Belgian Deaf Sport Committee.We hope to welcome golfers from various countries for a day filled with sport and connection. This tournament is not only a unique sporting challenge but also aims to promote golf for the deaf and hard of hearing, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, the Belgian Deaf Open Golf serves as an excellent opportunity for top players to prepare for the Deaflympics in Tokyo.May we kindly ask you to share this event with your members? Please save the date: Saturday May 3, 2025! Registration for participation is possible from now on : below this article you will find the link to register yourself for participation. This can be done in Dutch or English (for foreign participants!). For more information, feel free to contact us at golf @ deafsport.be .We look forward to welcoming golfers from various countries. It will surely be a unique and enjoyable day!

40th Anniversary banquet of DSV in the MELAC at Zwijnaarde.