REUNA Stage – Registered Entities with Unified National Affiliation REUNA marks the fourth elevation level of the ICTSG Traditional Sports and Games Framework. It signifies that a sport has an established, formally registered national federation, governing council, or institutional body operating within a recognized structure. REUNA supports sports that are not only practiced and promoted nationally, but are also part of an official framework guiding their development, competitions, and governance. 🏛️ What is the REUNA Stage? REUNA (Registered Entities with Unified National Affiliation) is the gateway between national regulation and internationalization. At this stage, sports are led by structured organizations that ensure training, documentation, league systems, or national-level competitions. This level prepares traditional sports for further global collaborations, standardization, and visibility under ICTSG guidance. 📌 Qualification for REUNA

Presence of a national federation or council for the sport Registered or recognized by a national government or sport authority Organized competitions, league structures, or institutional training programs Documented rules and oversight systems National promotion through festivals, education, or media

🏆 Examples of REUNA-Stage Sports These traditional sports have achieved REUNA status due to strong national-level governance, widespread practice, and clear institutional frameworks:

Sport Name Country / Region Cultural Relevance Summary

Arnis Filipino martial art using sticks and blades National sport of the Philippines

Bandy Ice hockey-like sport in Scandinavia & Russia Official leagues exist

Tejo Colombian national sport Highly institutionalized with leagues

Peteca Brazilian hand shuttlecock game Official sport with league systems

Rodeo Traditional cowboy competition (Latin America) National sport in Chile, culturally deep

Haka Maori posture dance with sport aspects Globally recognized cultural symbol

Ki-o-Rahi Maori hybrid ball sport Revived and institutionalized in NZ

Highland Games Scottish heritage competitions Widely celebrated and recognized

Buzkashi Central Asian equestrian game National sport in Afghanistan, heritage linked

If your sport is governed by a recognized national entity or aims to become so, REUNA provides the formal path for visibility and global institutional partnership under ICTSG. 🌐 UN SDG Alignment at REUNA Level

SDG 4 – Quality Education: Training through certified institutions and structured programs SDG 11 – Sustainable Communities: Institutional support through local leagues and traditions SDG 16 – Peace & Strong Institutions: Stable governance frameworks supporting traditional knowledge SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Collaboration between governments, federations, and global networks

📨 How to Register at REUNA Stage

Submit your documentation to ICTSG Contact Page Provide:

Legal documents of national registration List of affiliated clubs, schools, or institutions Rules and technical manuals Competition calendars or league structures

ICTSG will verify eligibility and formally list your sport under REUNA

🎯 Benefits of REUNA Recognition

Eligibility for international advisory and coordination support Visibility through ICTSG's global archives and conferences Opportunity to build continental alliances and cross-national projects Formal documentation support for SDG-based sport programming

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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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