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<h1>📢 Open Call for Research Papers on Traditional Sports and Games &ndash; ICTSG 2025</h1>
<p>The <strong>International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG)</strong> is pleased to announce its <strong>2025 Open Call for Research Papers</strong> focused on the documentation, analysis, innovation, and global relevance of <strong>traditional sports and games</strong>.</p>
<p>This call invites submissions from scholars, researchers, educators, practitioners, and postgraduate students working in the domains of cultural heritage, sports anthropology, traditional play, sustainability, education, and peacebuilding.</p>
<h2>🎯 Key Themes for Submission</h2>
<p>Research papers should align with one or more of the following themes:</p>
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<li><strong>Documentation of endangered traditional games</strong></li>
<li><strong>Community practices and oral heritage in sports</strong></li>
<li><strong>Gender roles in traditional sports</strong></li>
<li><strong>Traditional games and SDG integration</strong></li>
<li><strong>Revival models and school inclusion strategies</strong></li>
<li><strong>Digital tools for traditional game preservation</strong></li>
<li><strong>Comparative studies: traditional vs. modern sports</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cross-border or intercultural sport practices</strong></li>
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<h2>🗂️ Submission Guidelines</h2>
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<li><strong>Language:</strong> English, French, Spanish, or Arabic (with abstract in English)</li>
<li><strong>Length:</strong> 3,000 to 7,500 words (excluding references)</li>
<li><strong>Format:</strong> .docx or .pdf following APA or MLA style</li>
<li><strong>Deadline:</strong> <strong>31 October 2025</strong></li>
<li><strong>Peer Review:</strong> All papers will undergo double-blind academic review by the ICTSG Academic and Research Commission.</li>
<li><strong>Email for Submission:</strong> <a href="mailto:research@traditionalsportsgames.org">research@traditionalsportsgames.org</a></li>
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<h2>📘 Selected Papers Will Receive:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Publication in the upcoming <strong>ICTSG Journal of Traditional Sports &amp; Games &ndash; 2026 Edition</strong></li>
<li>Recognition certificate by ICTSG and partners</li>
<li>Opportunity to present during global TSG forums and webinars</li>
<li>Eligibility for research grants and fellowships</li>
</ul>
<h2>📚 Who Should Submit?</h2>
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<li>University researchers and postgraduates in anthropology, history, sports science, cultural studies</li>
<li>Independent scholars documenting local heritage</li>
<li>TSG practitioners or federation historians</li>
<li>NGO professionals working in community development through play</li>
</ul>
<h2>🌐 ICTSG&rsquo;s Role in Global Knowledge Sharing</h2>
<p>As the world&rsquo;s leading institutional body for traditional games, ICTSG promotes the intersection of sport and culture through documentation, education, policy integration, and the <a href="https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/the-global-framework-to-register-traditional-sports-strategic-pathways-for-elevation-recognition-sdg-integration?language_id=1">Six-Stage Elevation Framework</a>.</p>
<p>Your research contributes to global cultural preservation, local knowledge empowerment, and the practical advancement of the following SDGs:</p>
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<li><strong>SDG 4:</strong> Quality Education</li>
<li><strong>SDG 5:</strong> Gender Equality</li>
<li><strong>SDG 10:</strong> Reduced Inequalities</li>
<li><strong>SDG 11:</strong> Sustainable Cities and Communities</li>
<li><strong>SDG 16:</strong> Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions</li>
<li><strong>SDG 17:</strong> Partnerships for the Goals</li>
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<h2>✉️ Submit Your Paper Today</h2>
<p>If your work focuses on the preservation, evolution, or educational value of traditional sports and games, this is your opportunity to contribute to an international archive and policy movement.</p>
<p>For queries or early review requests, contact us directly: <a href="mailto:research@traditionalsportsgames.org">research@traditionalsportsgames.org</a></p>
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<p><strong>About ICTSG:</strong> The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) is a global body dedicated to safeguarding and revitalizing traditional games through strategic documentation, institutional elevation, and global knowledge collaboration.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://traditionalsportsgames.org/about-us?language_id=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">About Us</a></li>
<li><a href="https://traditionalsportsgames.org/contact-us?language_id=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact</a></li>
<li><a href="https://traditionalsportsgames.org/news/the-global-framework-to-register-traditional-sports-strategic-pathways-for-elevation-recognition-sdg-integration?language_id=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TSG Elevation Framework</a></li>
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ICTSG announces an open call for research papers on TSG for 2025. Academics, cultural experts, and students are invited to submit research papers.

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