Call for Speakers: Women Leaders in Traditional Sports & Games (TSG) The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) proudly opens a global call for women who have made contributions to traditional sports, ethnic games, and indigenous physical culture. Our upcoming virtual series “Women Leaders in TSG” is scheduled for 2025–2026 and will showcase stories, experiences, and cultural impact from across the world. This initiative recognizes women who have engaged with traditional games — as players, educators, researchers, organizers, storytellers, or cultural advocates — and provides them a voice on the global stage. Whether you revived a forgotten game, played one passed down through generations, or documented it for others to know — your story matters.

📣 What Is This About? This virtual event and publishing campaign will spotlight the lifetime journeys and expertise of women in Traditional Sports and Games. A series of live-streamed sessions, archival publications, and global collaboration will ensure that your work, voice, and impact reach new audiences — and become part of the official “Women in TSG” program under ICTSG. “This is your moment to step forward — to speak, be heard, and inspire generations through your lived experience in the world of Traditional Sports and Games.” – ICTSG Secretariat 🎯 Who Can Apply?

Women athletes or former players of indigenous/traditional sports Researchers, journalists, or authors who documented women’s role in TSG Organizers of traditional games or cultural sport events Educators integrating TSG in learning environments Archivists, folklorists, and museum professionals curating sports heritage

💫 Women Already Leading in ICTSG We are proud to have women across continents already contributing to ICTSG’s mission. Their work reflects excellence in scholarship, youth leadership, community impact, and heritage promotion:

Name Country Background

Prof. Jerono P.Rotich United States University Professor and Academic Voice in TSG Research

Prof. Soraia Chung Saura Brazil University Professor and National Advocate for Cultural Sports

Prof. Ana Cristina Zimmermann  Brazil Academic Researcher Promoting Inclusion through Traditional Games

Yves H. Harko New Zealand Youth Advocate and Student Leader in Cultural Play Dialogue

Tally Marcos Brazil Youth Participant and Emerging Leader in Women's TSG Network

Yuko Baba Japan

Entrepreneur and Business Leader Integrating TSG in Social Platforms

Mona Almaher KSA Sports administrator and leader integrating TSG in KSA and Arab region

Victoria  Rachiva Slavkova

Bulgaria

Former Director of Program International Cooperation- MOS Member of EPAS Bureau of Europe

Explore more about their stories at traditionalsportsgames.org. 🌟 Program Highlights

Program Segment Details

🎙️ Virtual Keynote Talks Live-streamed interviews and story-sharing with selected women leaders

📖 “Women in TSG” Special Publication (2026) Printed and digital collection of contributions, bios, and reflections

🌐 Digital Archives Permanent inclusion in the ICTSG digital platform for global access

🤝 Partnership Recognition Support from ministries, commissions, and cultural institutions

📝 Submission Guidelines

Fill out the submission form at: ICTSG Contact Attach a short bio (max 150 words) and optional high-quality photo Describe your involvement in TSG (300–500 words) Indicate if you prefer to participate in the live series or just in the publication

“No matter your background, if you’ve held the spirit of a traditional sport — you are a leader of legacy.” – ICTSG Committee on Women & Equality 🌍 SDG Goals Supported This campaign contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Communities SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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About ICTSG: The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and revitalizing traditional sports and games as powerful tools for education, peace, and sustainable development.

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