Traditional Sports and Games

09/01/2026

https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/international-day-of-traditional-sports-and-games-celebrated-across-the-world-on-14-august-2026

ICTSG is the world's leading body protecting, promoting, and reviving traditional sports and games as living cultural heritage, aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Celebrating Our Heritage Through Sport. 🌍🏆

Today, we honour the traditional games and sporting practices that connect generations, preserve our heritage, and unite communities across Africa and the world.

Happy International Day of Traditional Sports & Games!
14 August 2026 |

08/13/2026

Celebrating International Day of Traditional Sports and Games - 14th August!

Traditional Sports and Games (TSG) are more than just athletic competitions-they epresent living history, cultural diversity, and community strength.

Today, the International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) joins communities worldwide to promote, preserve, and safeguard these invaluable cultural treasures.

📲Visit our official platform to learn more about our mission and global initiatives:
traditionalsportsgames.org

08/13/2026

14 August — International Day of Traditional Sports & Games (TSG)

Traditional Sports & Games are more than play—they are the living heritage of humanity. They carry the wisdom, identity, values, stories and traditions of generations, connecting communities and bringing people together across cultures.

On 14 August, let us celebrate the rich diversity of Traditional Sports & Games and renew our commitment to safeguarding endangered traditions, empowering youth and women, promoting inclusion, and passing our cultural heritage to future generations.

Preserve the Tradition. Celebrate the Heritage. Inspire the Future.
🏹🤼‍♂️🏇🌍 TSG is our shared heritage—let us keep it alive!

08/11/2026

Celebrate the International Day of Traditional Sports & Games — 14 August

Let’s honor the games that carry our heritage, unite communities, and inspire active living. Traditional sports are more than play — they are a celebration of identity, culture, teamwork, and shared history.
Join us in preserving tradition, promoting unity, and encouraging the next generation to keep our sporting heritage alive.

Play our traditions. Shape our tomorrow. ICTSG determines to revive the nations heritage.

08/09/2026

We respect the rights of indigenous people and stand them through promoting traditional and indigenous sports around the world.

07/28/2026

The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) reaffirms its commitment to the preservation, promotion, revival, institutional development, and global recognition of Traditional Sports and Games as an invaluable part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage.

Together, let us celebrate our heritage, strengthen global friendship, and build a more inclusive and peaceful world through Traditional Sports and Games.

07/18/2026

The International Day of Traditional Sports and Games (TSG Day) is observed annually on 14 August to celebrate the cultural, educational, and social value of traditional sports and games practiced by communities around the world. The day encourages governments, educational institutions, sports organizations, and cultural bodies to support the safeguarding and transmission of traditional games to future.