1. Bid for 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 Hellenic Sports Federation of the Deaf (H.S.F.D.)

2. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 ancient historian sport or wrestling

3. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 Having the full support of the Hellenic Wrestling Federation (HWF), has HSFD prepared this Bid for organizing this great sports event. The hosting of a Championships and moreover specifically Wrestling Deaf Championship will both bring to Deaf/Hard of Hearing Society and generally Disabled People in Greece, firstly support, visibility and recognition of the value of Deaf Sport and secondly the opportunity for the first time in the history of Deaf Sports, to be hosted in our country, one of the oldest individual sports in the History.

4. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 Hellenic Sports Federation of the Deaf (H.S.F.D.) Hellenic Sports Federation of the Deaf (H.S.F.D.) constituted in 1988 and it is been officially recognized from Hellenic State in 1999. The HSFD office located in 6, Feron Str., 10434 - Athens, Greece (tel: +30 210-8829631, Fax: +30 210-8214435, e-mail: hafdeaf@otenet.gr, Website: www.hafdeaf.gr ). hafdeaf@otenet.grwww.hafdeaf.gr Our Federation has great experience in organizing many European and World Events. Since its establishment had managed to organize the below six (6) European Deaf Championships: 1.European Deaf Orienteering Championship, Trikala 1998 2.European Deaf Athletics Championships, Piraeus 1999 3.European Deaf Basketball Championships, Athens 2000 4.European Deaf Swimming Championships, Thessaloniki 2006 5.European Deaf Beach Volleyball Championships, Chalkida 2007 6.European Deaf Bowling Championship, Athens 2010 And these two (2) World Deaf Championships: 1. World Deaf Basketball Championships, Athens 2002 2. World Deaf Football Championships, Patra 2008

5. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 Sports Hall “House of Wrestling’’ This new stadium hosted wrestling and judo in 2004 Olympic Games. Name "House of Wrestling". It seats 9,300 spectators.

6. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 Located in Ano Liosia, 13 km north-west of downtown Athens. The access is easy via Attiki Odos. Use exit 5 ("Regional Aigaleo, Ano Liossia").

7. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 Accommodation: CIVITEL ATTIK HOTEL Lying in the upscale, attractively green suburb of Maroussi, Civitel Attik blends harmoniously with its surroundings, representing an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Northern Athens. The spacious rooms, generous breakfast, dinning facilities, room service, restaurant’s sunny terrace and refreshing pool make this hotel a superlative getaway for business stays and corporate events, yet also for couples and families.

8. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 Preliminary Program: The EDSO European Deaf Wrestling Championships will take place in 12 -17 of October 2015. Please see details about the planning and preliminary program below: Thursday, 15 October Arrival of Delegation Friday, 16 OctoberOpening Ceremony–Competitions Greco- Roman Saturday 17 OctoberCompetitions Greco-Roman Sunday, 19 OctoberCompetitions Greco-Roman Monday, 20 OctoberFinals Competitions Greco-Roman Tuesday, 21 OctoberBreak Wednesday, 22 OctoberCompetitions Freestyle Thursday, 23 OctoberCompetitions Freestyle Saturday 24 OctoberCompetitions Freestyle Sunday, 25 OctoberFinals Freestyle - Closing Ceremony Monday, 26 October Departure of Delegation

9. 6 th European Deaf Wrestling Championships, 16-25 of October 2015 On behalf of Hellenic Sports Federation of the Deaf (H.S.F.D.), thank you for your attention and hope for your positive response concerning our Bid for EDSO European Deaf Wrestling Championships 2015 in Athens. With Sports Regards, Mr. Stoufis Ioannis President Hellenic Sports Federation of the Deaf (H.S.F.D.) 6, str. Feron, 10434 Athens – Greece Tel.: 0030 210 8829631, Fax: 0030 210 82 14 435 Email: hafdeaf@otenet.grhafdeaf@otenet.gr