Overview of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics and Major Awareness Events in the City

About the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics

The international sports event for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes, the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, was held for 12 days from Saturday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

As the first time held in Japan, there were initiatives in Inagi City to raise awareness of and provide experiences related to the Deaflympics.

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Deaflympics Awareness Events

Let's Boost the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics from Inagi City!

• Click here to see how Inagi City is boosting the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics!

Due Date

March 1, 2025 (Saturday)

Venue

Nomura Real Estate Inagi Arena (Comprehensive Gymnasium)

Contents

• Viewing of Deaflympics PR Video
• Sign Language Course
• Quiz Competition
• Deaf Athlete Talk Event
• Competition Experience Corner
• Sign Language Dance, etc.

The Caravan Car Has Arrived in Inagi

To boost the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, the Deaflympics Caravan Car touring nationwide has arrived in Inagi City.

Due Date

Monday, November 10, 2025

Venue

Inagi City Hall North Building Ikoi Plaza

Contents

• Presentation of commemorative gifts
• Introduction of Sign Yell
• Photo session around the caravan car, etc.

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Initiatives to Support Hometown Athlete Matsunaga (Send-off Party, Report Meeting, etc.)

Inagi City hometown athlete Ayaju Matsunaga participated in the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Deaf Volleyball competition and won the gold medal!

Thank you all for your support during the tournament.

• Japanese Women's Deaf Volleyball National Team Results are here

We held a support panel exhibition for Matsunaga at the Central Library

• See here for the support panel exhibition at the Central Library

Period

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to Sunday, November 30, 2025

Venue

Inagi City Central Library

Contents

• Support Panel Exhibition for Athlete Matsunaga
• Introduction of Inagi City Hometown Athletes
• Introduction of Books on Sports for People with Disabilities, etc.

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Send-off Ceremony

• Click here for the Send-off Party for Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics

Due Date

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Venue

4th Floor Conference Room, Community Promotion Plaza, Inagi City

Contents

• Enthusiasm from Player Matsunaga
• Presentation of Support Flags
• Cheers from Nagamine Elementary School Students
• Signed Cheers from the Entire Venue, etc.

Public Viewing of Player Matsunaga's Final Match

• Click here to see the Public Viewing of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics

Due Date

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Venue

4th Floor Conference Room, Community Promotion Plaza, Inagi City

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Report Meeting

• Click here for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Report Meeting highlights

Due Date

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Venue

Central Cultural Center Hall

Contents

• Report from player Matsunaga
• Q&A session with Nagamine elementary school students, etc.

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