UNESCO traditional sports and games
UNESCO has recognized the importance of traditional sports and games for their intrinsic cultural values and their ability to increase participation in physical activity and sport for almost two decades. UNESCO’s work in relation to preserving traditional sports and games (TSG) has focused on scientific research, creation of an online encyclopedia, development of guidelines and creation of an international platform, with the participation of relevant stakeholders. Till now, four Collective Consultation Meetings have been successfully convened by UNESCO, which have been attended by Ministers, government officials, representatives of UNESCO Permanent Delegations, experts and many other stakeholders. The recently held Fourth Collective Consultation 2018 that was held in Istanbul gathered more than 82 participants from 40 countries including Ministers, experts etc. with the aim of further developing the program on the safeguarding of TSG under UNESCO. More and more Member States become part of the TSG Group of Friends supporting the project will result in the promotion and development of traditional sports and games in all your countries and will help expand the global network and its work, including that of UNESCO, from strength to strength.