A student from a Moscow region sports school won the gold medal at the XXV Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, setting a new national record.

“In the 400m race, she set a new national record with a time of 55.48 seconds and won her second Deaflympic champion title. This gold medal became the sixth top-tier award for the national team at the games,” the press service reported.

Another representative from the Moscow region also previously claimed victory at the Tokyo games, winning the cycling competition.

The games are taking place from November 15 to 26, with over 2,000 athletes from 78 countries participating.

XXV Summer Deaflympics

The XXV Summer Deaflympics is an international multi-sport event, organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), exclusively for elite deaf athletes. First held in 1924 as the International Silent Games, it is the world’s oldest multi-sport competition after the Olympics, predating even the Paralympics. The event is held every four years and emphasizes athletic competition without the use of acoustic aids, relying instead on visual signals for starts and communication.

Tokyo

Tokyo, originally a small fishing village called Edo, became Japan’s political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his shogunate there. Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the city was renamed Tokyo (“Eastern Capital”) and became the official imperial capital. Today, it is a global metropolis renowned for its towering skyscrapers, historic temples, and vibrant pop culture.

Moscow region

The Moscow region is a federal subject of Russia surrounding the country’s capital city, Moscow. Historically, it developed as the core of the medieval Russian state, with its towns and monasteries forming a defensive ring around Moscow. Today, it is a major economic and cultural hub, known for its historic estates, religious sites like the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, and Soviet-era science cities.