April 18-19, 2018 – DIFA President, Mr. Iakov Frenkel, traveled to Sanya, China to begin an inspection of the city’s its bid to host the 1st U-21 World Deaf Futsal Championships in 2020.
DIFA President was received in audience by Chinese delegates, who reaffirmed their country’s interest in hosting the 1st U-21 WDFC in 2020. Mr. Frenkel claimed that China is considered one of the major event for Asia, and stressed the support of Chinese’s citizens.
The delegation then went on to visit the futsal arenas, newly built in anticipation of the 1st U-21 World Deaf Futsal Championships. The Chinese organising committee reaffirmed that has arranged with the city’s officials, its sponsors, and local authorities.
From 1-5 October 2018 in Beijing, DIFA Officials along with ICSD Board member(s) plan to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between ICSD, DIFA, Organising Committee and the Mayor of City, Sanya.