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17/11/25 and 18/11/25
As the Deaflympics roll into Days 2 and 3 here in Japan, the energy on deck is rising as athletes from around the world find their footing (and their speed) in the pool.
For our swimmers, Day 2 marked their first plunge into the stunning 50m Japan Aquatic Centre. After more than 13 hours of travel, athletes arrived stiff, jetlagged, and exhausted—but you wouldn’t have known it from the way they swam. Once they hit the water, everything clicked. The early-morning fatigue melted away as athletes got a feel for the pool’s depth, temperature, and flow. |
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By Day 3, swimmers were back at it—this time tackling both the 25m and 50m pools. These sessions offered invaluable practice with the coloured strobe start system, an accessibility technology many competitors had never experienced before. The learning curve was steep, but the athletes adapted with impressive speed and confidence. Every start, every turn, every lap looked sharper than the one before.
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15/11/25 and 16/11/25
Today marks our last day in the UK before we fly out to Tokyo, and the excitement is starting to feel real. Instead of being in the pool, the team spent the morning getting travel-ready—double-checking kit bags, sorting snacks for the long haul, and running through final notes from the coaches.
There’s a quiet buzz around the group as everyone thinks ahead to Japan: new pools, new routines, and the start of an unforgettable experience. For now, it’s all about staying calm, staying organised, and getting ready for takeoff. Next stop: Tokyo. |
15/10/25
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One Month to go until GBDSC send their team to Tokyo!
How time had flown , the final countdown is officially on! In just one month, the Great Britain Deaf Swimming Club (GBDSC) will proudly send their team to Tokyo to compete at the Deaflympics. Months of dedication, early mornings, and countless laps in the pool have all led to this exciting moment. Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we introduce our athletes, share their stories, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at their final preparations before they fly out to Japan. Let’s get behind the team and show them our support — Tokyo, here we come! |
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29/09/25
With gratitude to the Di Walker Charitable Foundation — standing behind every Deaflympics GB athlete.
We’re thrilled to share some incredible news that has brought a huge wave of relief and gratitude across GBDSC Deaflympics team. Thanks to the generosity of the Di Walker Charitable Foundation, our team has received full funding support for the upcoming Deaflympics — a contribution that makes an enormous difference to every one of us preparing for the Deaflympics. This amazing opportunity began when Di Walker first heard about Nathan Carrington, one of our athletes, through a contact who happened to be one of his Sixth Form teachers. After a conversation about Nathan’s journey and the financial challenges our athletes often face, Di was inspired to go one step further. Instead of supporting just one athlete, she decided she wanted to help the entire team — ensuring everyone could focus on training, preparation, and performance rather than the financial strain of getting there. |
This act of kindness has truly lifted a weight off our shoulders. It’s not just financial support — it’s a message of belief, encouragement, and community spirit that fuels us as we continue our journey to the Deaflympics.
We are excited to invite Di to join us at our October training weekend, where we’ll have the chance to thank her in person and show just how much her generosity means to us all.
From everyone at GBDSC — thank you, Di Walker Charitable Foundation, for your incredible support. Your generosity reminds us that behind every athlete stands a community that believes in their dreams.
We are excited to invite Di to join us at our October training weekend, where we’ll have the chance to thank her in person and show just how much her generosity means to us all.
From everyone at GBDSC — thank you, Di Walker Charitable Foundation, for your incredible support. Your generosity reminds us that behind every athlete stands a community that believes in their dreams.
06/09/25The Power of Organised Minds in One Room.
There’s something really special about bringing everyone together before a big adventure — and our Deaflympics GB meet-up was exactly that. Athletes, coaches, and support staff from across the country gathered for a weekend of organisation, preparation, and connection, all focused on one shared goal: getting ready for the incredible journey ahead. From the moment people arrived, the room buzzed with energy. Old friends greeted each other with smiles and stories, while new faces quickly became familiar over shared excitement. There was plenty of practical information shared — travel details, schedules, kit collections, and those all-important last-minute updates — but the real highlight was the sense of team spirit that grew throughout the day. |
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It wasn’t just about ticking things off the to-do list. It was about meeting the people who will stand beside us on and off the field, getting to know the coaches and staff who will guide and support us, and feeling part of something bigger than ourselves.
A huge thank-you goes to JCB Golf and Country Club for their generosity in offering their wonderful facilities for the weekend, and to our very own Amy Gamble for her incredible work in organising and coordinating the event. Their efforts helped create a welcoming and seamless environment where everyone could focus on preparing, connecting, and celebrating what it means to be part of Deaflympics GB.
By the end of the weekend, with kit bags in hand and plans in place, everyone left a little more confident — and a lot more connected. The countdown to the Deaflympics feels real now, and after this meet-up, it’s clear that we’re not just travelling as a team — we’re travelling as a family.
A huge thank-you goes to JCB Golf and Country Club for their generosity in offering their wonderful facilities for the weekend, and to our very own Amy Gamble for her incredible work in organising and coordinating the event. Their efforts helped create a welcoming and seamless environment where everyone could focus on preparing, connecting, and celebrating what it means to be part of Deaflympics GB.
By the end of the weekend, with kit bags in hand and plans in place, everyone left a little more confident — and a lot more connected. The countdown to the Deaflympics feels real now, and after this meet-up, it’s clear that we’re not just travelling as a team — we’re travelling as a family.
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07/08/25
Less than 100 Days !
With officially 99 days to go lots has been and continues to go on in the background to make this amazing event take place. Tickets for general admission to the opening and closing ceremony have opened so any family member travelling to Japan that want to attend follow the link below for more information. (NOT FOR ATHLETES)
*TOKYO 2025 DEAFLYMPICS -The First-Ever Deaflympics to Be Held in Japan Applications Now Open for General Admission to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies* |
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29/07/25
Provisional Schedule for the Games
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UK Deaf Sport Announces DeaflympicsGB Squad for Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 22/07/25
Provisional list of athletes selected for the Tokyo Deaflympics 2025
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The Countdown BeginsFollow this page to keep up to date with the latest information and news related to 25th Summer Deaflympics .
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LocationTokyo Aquatics Centre
2-2-1 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053 Tokyo Aquatics Centre TOP | Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation Beautiful 10 lane pool with 25m and 50m capabilities, with a movable floor up to 3m depth. |
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Gina Dickson
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Pauline Jordan-Caws
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Henry Hughes
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