Deaflympics 25th edition kicks off in Tokyo

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2025-11-15

TOKYO, 15 November 2025 - Namibia's flag bearer parading the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

TOKYO, 15 NOV (NAMPA) - The 25th edition of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics officially commenced on Saturday, marking Team Namibia’s maiden appearance at the prestigious event as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
The championship, hosted in Japan for the first time, is set to attract more than 3,000 athletes, including 2,014 men and 1,067 women, who will compete for honours in 21 sports from 15 to 26 November 2025.
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TOKYO, 15 November 2025 - Namibia's flag bearer with hearing imparment parading the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

TOKYO, 15 November 2025 - Namibian athletes with hearing impairments parading the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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