Submitted by International Council of Traditional Sports and Games | Fri, 15/08/2025 - 23:03
The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) proudly led the International Day for Traditional Sports and Games (TSGDAY 2025) celebrations on 14th August 2025, uniting the global TSG community under one vision of cultural preservation, sustainable development, and inclusive participation.
The highlight of the celebrations was the unanimous adoption of the TSGDAY 2025 Global Declaration (Read Declaration), officially approved in the presence of the ICTSG President, leadership, member states, and international stakeholders. This declaration reaffirms ICTSG’s status as the leading global body headquartered in Florida, spearheading initiatives to safeguard and promote Traditional Sports and Games (TSG).
Read Declaration: https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/historic-milestone-tsg-community...
Formation History
The roots of ICTSG date back to a series of coordinated global efforts from 1999 to the present day, charting a strategic course toward 2030. This timeline reflects decades of advocacy, collaboration, and cultural diplomacy aimed at elevating TSG to its rightful global status. Read Full History: https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/traditional-sports-and-games-a-g...
Emphasis on Women Empowerment
A key milestone during TSGDAY 2025 was the formation of the ICTSG Women’s Committee (Details Here : https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/Formation-of-ICTSG-Women-Committ... ), dedicated to expanding leadership opportunities for women in the field of Traditional Sports and Games. The committee aims to create inclusive platforms, encourage participation, and ensure equal representation in policy-making and leadership structures.
TSGDAY 2025 Activities
Across continents, the celebrations showcased a vibrant range of activities (Full List: https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/TSGDay-2025-Activities-%E2%80%93... ), including community festivals, inter-school competitions, live demonstrations of heritage games, and cultural exhibitions. Countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific contributed with unique traditional games reflecting their cultural heritage.
Innovation and Technology in TSG
A special session titled “XR & TSG: From Tribal Grounds to the Metaverse” featured XR (Extended Reality) experts guiding the TSG community on integrating heritage sports into immersive digital experiences, ensuring relevance for future generations while preserving authenticity. Read more : https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/XR-TSG:-From-Tribal-Grounds-to-M...
Cultural Heritage from Namibia
Dr. Gisela from Namibia presented an insightful report, “Echoes of the Past”, highlighting the preservation of traditional games in the Otjombinde Constituency of the Omaheke Region. Her presentation emphasized the role of community elders in passing down indigenous knowledge to younger generations. Read Article : https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/echoes-of-the-past-traditional-s...
Commitment to Digital Verification & Transparency
To safeguard against impersonation scams and misinformation, ICTSG has implemented strict verification protocols (Fraud Alert : https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/fraud-alert-protect-yourself-fro... ).
All official ICTSG documents, communications, and certifications are now issued with digital security seals and QR codes, verifiable through the official ICTSG Verification Portal: https://verify.traditionalsportsgames.org/.
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