Deutscher Geh”rlosen Sportverband (DGS) is the German deaf sports association. It is a non-profit organization that promotes sports for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Germany. DGS is affiliated with the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) and the Deaflympics, and organizes national and international sporting events for deaf athletes. The organization works to provide equal opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing athletes to participate in sports and to promote the benefits of sports for deaf individuals.