LAAIB Stage – Recognizing Indigenous and Community-Based Traditional Sports LAAIB represents the Local Ancestral Activities & Indigenous Base stage of ICTSG’s Traditional Sports and Games (TSG) Elevation Framework. It is designed for traditional sports that are actively practiced within a cultural or regional community and have some level of recognition, but require institutional support and formal documentation to safeguard their legacy. 🔍 What Does LAAIB Stand For? LAAIB (pronounced “la-aib”) symbolizes the living body of a tradition—known in one’s land, respected by its people, and rooted in identity. These games often exist without global attention but are integral to local culture, education, and rites of passage. The LAAIB stage captures that crucial point when a sport moves beyond oral transmission and enters public consciousness, yet lacks formal institutional scaffolding. 📌 Eligibility Criteria for LAAIB

Practiced in community or educational settings Transmitted intergenerationally, often informally Partial documentation available (videos, photos, descriptions) Recognized by local or regional culture bearers Accessible and inclusive to youth or gender groups

🏅 Traditional Sports Recognized at LAAIB Stage Below are sports that ICTSG has reviewed and placed under the LAAIB stage due to their rich cultural presence and partial formalization. These sports are prime candidates for further elevation to TRINA and REUNA levels:

Sport Name Country / Region Cultural Relevance Summary

Achi Traditional strategy board game from Ghana Played for generations, informal heritage status

Ashirma Mongolian wrestling variation Regional practice with deep cultural links

Langdi Traditional Indian leg-tag game School-level and recreationally preserved

Patintero Tag game with crossing lines Popular, minor regional sport recognition

Sangkayaw Philippine stilt racing game Common in cultural fairs

Palosebo Filipino greasy pole climbing game Traditional rural sport during fiestas

Tiyakad Filipino stilt walking game Practiced in local festivities and schools

Trompo Spinning top game from Latin America and Asia Played widely with regional variants

Sipa Filipino kick-based game with rattan ball Played widely in Philippines and SE Asia

Ampe West African clapping and foot game Cultural childhood heritage

If you are a cultural stakeholder, federation leader, or part of a community that practices these sports, you are invited to register them with ICTSG and receive formal recognition and institutional backing. 🌍 LAAIB and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals LAAIB-level sports serve as essential vehicles for sustainable development, culture, and education:

SDG 4 – Quality Education: Community sport programs as cultural education tools SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Encouraging traditional games across gender groups SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Recognizing diverse forms of knowledge and cultural play SDG 11 – Sustainable Communities: Strengthening cultural bonds through shared games SDG 16 – Peacebuilding: Encouraging peaceful, inclusive cultural expression SDG 17 – Partnerships: Linking communities with international bodies and platforms

📨 How to Register Your Sport at LAAIB

Go to ICTSG Contact Portal Submit an overview including:

Game name and region Community of practice Images or local descriptions (if available) Any recognition or mentions in media, events, or education

ICTSG will evaluate the submission and initiate the recognition process After review, the game will be listed as LAAIB with advisory feedback for next elevation steps

🎯 Benefits of LAAIB Recognition

Legitimacy and visibility within the ICTSG global archive Eligibility for research, documentation, and promotional support Inclusion in TSG exhibitions and future heritage conferences Ability to collaborate with other regions for inter-community learning

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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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