![A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404378.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
![A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912327_24404192-1.jpg?w=802&h=535&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24 : A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. He focused on “equality” between deaf and hearing people as the 23rd edition of the games got underway earlier this week in the Black Sea province of Samsun. ( Recep Bilek - Anadolu Agency )")
A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]
![A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404384.jpg?w=390&h=266&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Ecrin Kose (10) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]
![Ecrin Kose (10) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404383.jpg?w=390&h=265&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Ecrin Kose (10) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Ecrin Kose (10) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Gamze Caliskan (7) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404382.jpg?w=476&h=329&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Gamze Caliskan (7) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Gamze Caliskan (7) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Kenyan players are seen during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404381.jpg?w=238&h=329&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Kenyan players are seen during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Kenyan players are seen during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Gamze Caliskan (7) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404380.jpg?w=474&h=329&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Gamze Caliskan (7) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Gamze Caliskan (7) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404379.jpg?w=515&h=344&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404378.jpg?w=515&h=343&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404377.jpg?w=515&h=332&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
A mascot dances with a Kenyan wearing a traditional clothes during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Players are in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404375.jpg?w=677&h=1027&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Players are in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Players are in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Players are in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404374-1.jpg?w=755&h=884&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Ecrin Kose (10) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Players are in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Players are in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404373-1.jpg?w=437&h=295&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Ecrin Kose (10) of Turkey in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Players are in action during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Kenyan fan waves a flag during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404372-1.jpg?w=437&h=294&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Kenyan fan waves a flag during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Kenyan fan waves a flag during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![Kenyan fan waves a flag during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912414_24404371-1.jpg?w=437&h=287&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24: Kenyan fan waves a flag during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Agency )")
Kenyan fan waves a flag during a basketball match between Turkey and Kenya within the 23rd Summer Deaflympics 2017 at Yasar Dogu Sports Center in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency]
![A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912327_24404195-1.jpg?w=797&h=532&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24 : A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. He focused on “equality” between deaf and hearing people as the 23rd edition of the games got underway earlier this week in the Black Sea province of Samsun. ( Recep Bilek - Anadolu Agency )")
A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]
![A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912327_24404194-1.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24 : A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. He focused on “equality” between deaf and hearing people as the 23rd edition of the games got underway earlier this week in the Black Sea province of Samsun. ( Recep Bilek - Anadolu Agency )")
A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]
![A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170724_2_24912327_24404193-1.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "SAMSUN, TURKEY - JULY 24 : A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on July 24, 2017. He focused on “equality” between deaf and hearing people as the 23rd edition of the games got underway earlier this week in the Black Sea province of Samsun. ( Recep Bilek - Anadolu Agency )")
A member of the Deaflympics committee Hasan Dikyuva speaks to media during an exclusive interview in Samsun, Turkey on 24 July, 2017 [Recep Bilek/Anadolu Agency]