“Cheer Signs Supporters” Cheering Schedule at Competition Venues Announced!

Just 10 days to go until the Opening Ceremony. The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics will finally begin on November 15.

To further energize the new “visual cheering style” called Cheer Signs, we have formed the Cheer Signs Supporters, who will appear at competition venues according to the schedule below. The supporter team, including development members, will cheer on Deaf athletes together with spectators at each venue on the scheduled dates below. 

On select dates, Doram TOMISAKAE, Sakura INOUE, and Support ambassador of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Nobuharu ASAHARA will also join to deliver heartfelt cheers.
Let’s take this opportunity to cheer together using Cheer Signs!

We look forward to your participation.

 What are Cheer Signs?

Cheer Signs (Japanese name: Sign-Yell)  are a newly created cheering style designed to visually   convey support to Deaf athletes. In   many sports, cheering relies heavily on voice and sound, making it difficult for fans to directly deliver their support in “Deaf sports  ”, where athletes may not hear auditory cheers. Cheer Signs were created so that everyone—whether Deaf or hearing—can express their support,   drawing inspiration from the visual communication style of the Deaf community and based on Japanese Sign Language.

Developed together with Deaf athletes and members who are Deaf or hard of hearing, this new cheering style will be shared from Tokyo to the world, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Deaflympics.  

For details on how to use Cheer Signs, please visit the dedicated website [TOKYO FORWARD 2025]. 
＜URL＞https://www.tokyoforward2025.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/news241217/

Cheering Schedule

The supporter team will appear at competition venues on the schedule below and lead cheering with Cheer Signs.
Spectators who come to the venue can join freely — no advance registration required.

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change without notice.
For the latest information, please check the special website [TOKYO FORWARD 2025]
＜URL＞https://www.tokyoforward2025.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/news241217/

Additional Information
*Viewing of Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics events is free, and no advance reservation is required.
*Shooting events cannot be viewed at the venue.

For detailed competition schedules and venue access, please visit the official tournament website.
＜URL＞ https://deaflympics2025-games.jp/en/#gsc.tab=0

Guest Participants

Doram TOMISAKAE｜Actor

Cheer Signs Supporter

Sun, 16 Nov.(Men) Volleyball Preliminary Round

＠Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Gymnasium

Sakura INOUE｜Talent

Cheer Signs Supporter

Tue, 25 Nov. Swimming Finals of each event

＠Tokyo Aquatics Centre

Nobuharu ASAHARA｜Former Sprinter Represented Japan

Support ambassador of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics

Sat, 22 Nov. Volleyball Quarter-Final

＠Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Gymnasium

Competition Venues List :
Venues | TOKYO 2025 DEAFLYMPICS - Games Information -