The 2012 World Deaf Football Championships were the second edition of the international competition of deaf football national men's and women's teams. They were organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (CISS), and were held in Ankara, Turkey between 16 and 28 July 2012. In the men's championship, Turkey won the title for the first time, defeating Egypt in the final, Ukraine became bronze medalist before Russia. In the women's championship, the United States won the title for the first time, defeating Russia in the final, Germany became bronze medalist before Poland.[1][2]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Turkey |
| City | Ankara |
| Dates | 16–28 July |
| Teams | 15 men's and 5 women's (from International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (CISS) confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | M: Turkey (1st title) W:  United States (1st title) |
| Runners-up | M:  EgyptW:  Russia |
| Third place | M:  UkraineW:  Germany |
| Fourth place | M: Russia W:  Poland |
Participating nations edit
- Men
Egypt
France
Germany
Greece
Iran
Japan
Russia
South Korea
Spain
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
- Women
References edit
- ^ Gorgazzi, Osvaldo José. "'World Deaf Football Championships". RSSF. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "World Deaf Football Championships to kick off in Ankara". Anadolu News Agency. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2021.