Kelowna ICG Legacy

Kelowna ICG Legacy Kelowna's ICG legacy page for the International Children’s Games (ICG) sporting event. The legacy of the Games has continued in Kelowna since hosting in 2011.

The International Children’s Games (ICG) is a sporting event held every year. Youth, ages 12–15, come from cities around the world to participate in a variety of winter and summer sports. From the first International Children’s Games held in June 1968 in Celje, Slovenia, the ICG has promoted peace, friendship and understanding between peoples. Born from the vision of Slovenian sports instructor Me

tod Klemenc, the games are designed to create solidarity and cultural exchange amongst its participants. Its focus is to connect children from around the world through the Games sport and cultural events. To date 390 cities, from 78 countries, and 36,000 athletes have participated in the Games. Cities from every continent have been a part of the games with 45 cities serving as hosts. Strong friendships have been created and different cultures have come closer together. The ICG has come to represent the true spirit of fair and friendly competition. With headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, the ICG will continue in its mission to connect lives from around the world through sport. Kelowna was the host of the 5th International Children’s Winter Games in January 2011. Those games had over 1,000 attendees from 36 cities and provided a $2.2 million dollar economic development impact to the city. A Legacy Committee has been established which has organized teams to participate in winter and summer games offered by ICG.

05/10/2026
03/19/2026

We are now 135 days away from the start of the International Children’s Games (ICG) in Hualien this coming August. With registrations largely closed, we are pleased to share that we will be welcoming a total of 72 cities and 1,532 delegates, comprising City Representatives, Coaches and Athletes. This truly reflects the spirit of the ICG as a global gathering of youth through sport. From the dashboard, Europe will be the largest contingent with 709 delegates from 34 cities, followed by Asia with 20 cities and 516 delegates. North America will see participation from 17 cities with 283 delegates, while Africa will be represented by 1 city with 24 delegates.

Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring each sport individually, highlighting the stadiums and venues as well as the breakdown of competitors across the different sports. Do note that the number of cities and delegates may still see some changes due to last-minute adjustments or additions, but we look forward to a truly international games in Hualien.

01/12/2026

Counting down to ICG Hualien! Can’t wait to explore Taiwan’s East Coast soak up the culture and make memories with team Kelowna.

01/03/2026

We are now 149 days out from ICG 2026! Our committee is excited to announce that we have finalized our 2026 Team Kelowna delegation and four sports going to Hualien this August.

- 3v3 girls basketball
- Archery
- Tennis
- Taekwondo

The International Children’s Games (ICG) stands as a symbol of unity, friendship, and youthful sportsmanship. Founded in 1968 by Metod Klemenc in Slovenia, these games have blossomed into a global phenomenon, bridging cultures and promoting understanding among children aged 12 to 15 years old from...

12/26/2025

Wishing all our ICG family a Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings!

It is time to now focus on our next delegation going to Hualien, Taiwan next August! We are so far sending Taekwondo, A...
10/18/2025

It is time to now focus on our next delegation going to Hualien, Taiwan next August! We are so far sending Taekwondo, Archery and Tennis. :)

Go Team Kelowna! Have an amazing week at ICG Tallin!
08/06/2025

Go Team Kelowna! Have an amazing week at ICG Tallin!

Team Kelowna was presented with their team jackets from Mayor Dyas. Huge thank you also to Kelowna Rotary for sponsorin...
06/24/2025

Team Kelowna was presented with their team jackets from Mayor Dyas. Huge thank you also to Kelowna Rotary for sponsoring our team shirts! Our delegation of beach volleyball, swimming and track&field is off to Tallinn, Estonia in just 39 days!!!

Our Kelowna delegation crew is excited to be heading off to Tallin, Estonia in just 39 days!!!
06/24/2025

Our Kelowna delegation crew is excited to be heading off to Tallin, Estonia in just 39 days!!!

The International Children's Games are taking place in Tallinn, Estonia Aug. 3-8

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