🌐 World Bodies, Ministries, Associations, and Individuals Are Welcome to Join ICTSG The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) welcomes memberships from cultural stakeholders around the world. Whether you are a national ministry, indigenous federation, educational institution, civil association, or a passionate individual, ICTSG provides a global platform to preserve, promote, and elevate traditional sports and games. With the world recognizing the power of ancestral knowledge and physical heritage, ICTSG offers six membership groups tailored to different sectors and scales of engagement. 🎯 Why Join ICTSG?

Access to global recognition programs under ICTSG’s 6-stage Elevation Framework (SEWEN–SOLAY) Eligibility to submit and register traditional games Invitation to annual conferences, TSG forums, and cultural exhibitions Participation in research, documentation, and digital storytelling initiatives Collaborative opportunities with UN SDG-aligned sports-for-development platforms

📂 ICTSG Membership Groups To ensure equitable and inclusive access, ICTSG offers group-specific pathways for registration and collaboration:

Group A: National Governments, Ministries of Culture, Sports & Education Group B: National Federations and National Olympic Committees Group C: Academic Institutions, Research Bodies, and Universities Group D: Civil Associations, NGOs, and Cultural Organizations Group E: Traditional Games Clubs, Practitioners, and Heritage Communities Group F: Individual Experts, Historians, Youth, and Volunteers

🌍 Global Scope, Local Impact ICTSG operates on a global scale with local cultural impact. Members contribute to and benefit from:

Game elevation and cultural recognition Policy inclusion and national sports strategies Educational materials and cultural diplomacy exchanges Visibility in international reports, podcasts, digital exhibitions, and journals

🎓 Membership Benefits Include:

Digital membership certificate and welcome pack Access to member-only calls, open forums, and capacity-building workshops Priority invitation to contribute to the ICTSG Journal and Podcast Series Eligibility for participation in the TSG Elevation Evaluation Cycle

📌 How to Join Visit the membership link corresponding to your profile group:

Group A: National Ministries Group B: Federations / Olympic Committees Group C: Academic Institutions Group D: NGOs / Cultural Groups Group E: Clubs and Community Practitioners Group F: Individuals / Youth / Volunteers

Or view a summary of all membership benefits here: Benefits of Joining ICTSG

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About ICTSG: The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) is the world’s institutional platform for the preservation, registration, elevation, and global promotion of traditional sports and games as educational, diplomatic, and cultural tools.

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