The Organizing Committee’s preparation for the World Deaf Club Football Championships includes the following stages:
- Selection of Host Country
DIFA selected Turkey as the host country for the tournament, awarding the competition to Istanbul Club due to Turkey’s proven experience in organizing international events. This opportunity allows Istanbul Club to further prepare for hosting the World Deaf Club Football Championships in 2025. - Participant Selection Criteria
During a DIFA Executive Committee meeting held via Zoom, the criteria for selecting championship participants were approved. - Local Organizing Committee Responsibilities
The local organizing committee (LOC) is responsible for ensuring that Istanbul’s local governments fulfill their obligations as outlined in agreements with DIFA. The Istanbul 2025 Organizing Committee, an autonomous non-profit organization established by the Istanbul Deaf Sports Club and DIFA, oversees the major work required to prepare and deliver the 2025 championships. - Organizing Committee Structure and Leadership
The activities of the organizing committee are managed by supervisory and management boards. Members of these boards can hold dual roles within both structures as well as in supporting functions. For example, Bünyemin KARATAŞ, the chairman of the supervisory board, also serves as deputy chairman of the deaf sports club. The supervisory board includes representatives from football authorities and business sectors, and it convenes as needed. The sole executive of Istanbul 2025 is the director of the organizing committee, a role held by Bünyemin KARATAŞ. - Primary Responsibilities of Istanbul 2025
The main responsibilities of Istanbul 2025 include organizing and coordinating the 2025 World Deaf Football Club Championships, liaising with regional authorities, DIFA, and the Istanbul Club to execute these plans, managing financial support, overseeing fund utilization, and providing reports to DIFA and the founders of the organizing committee. - Commitments to DIFA
The LOC must report to DIFA on the progress of preparations, covering areas such as transportation, security, medical services, and stadiums. - Additional Responsibilities
The LOC is also tasked with protecting DIFA’s rights to the championship symbols, supporting events related to sports, culture, and advertising, attracting investors, and coordinating regional organizing committees within Turkey.
Our goal over the next six months is to deliver “a celebration of football, safety, and comfort for participants, fans, and residents of Turkey.” While we anticipate that the World Deaf Club Football Championships infrastructure will eventually become self-sustaining, we expect this outcome to unfold in the coming years.
For club championship participants, the official hotel offers a 50% payment on reservations (including three meals per day) for bookings completed by January 25, 2025.
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