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1st World Deaf Ice Hockey and Curling Championships

Have you ever heard of hockey and curling? They are both sports that are played on ice. But did you know that there are special tournaments for people who are deaf and hard of hearing?

These tournaments are called the 1st World Deaf Ice Hockey and Curling Championships. This means that the people who play these sports cannot hear very well, so they communicate with each other using sign language and other gestures.

For hockey, the players wear special helmets that have a clear plastic shield over their faces. This way, they can see each other's sign language and communicate with their teammates. They also use special signals on the ice to tell each other where to go and where the puck is.

In curling, the players use a special broom to sweep the ice in front of the curling stone. They also use hand signals and other gestures to communicate with each other during the game.

The 1st World Deaf Ice Hockey and Curling Championships are really important because they give people who are deaf and hard of hearing a chance to show off their skills and compete against others who are just like them. Plus, it's a lot of fun to watch!