Reviving Traditional
Sports & Games

April 3-5, 2026
Antalya, Türkiye

Introduction

Ethnosport Forum

The Ethnosport Forum is an international gathering dedicated to the preservation, revitalization, and global recognition of traditional sports and games. Convened by the World Ethnosport Union (WEU), the Forum provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and institutional cooperation.

Bringing together academics, policymakers, and practitioners, the Forum addresses contemporary challenges while promoting sustainable approaches for safeguarding ethnosport heritage. Through its sessions and discussions, the program fosters shared perspectives and strengthens cultural continuity across generations.

Key Benefits

Opportunities

The 8th Ethnosport Forum offers a global platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration centered on traditional sports and games. Participants engage with diverse perspectives, contribute expertise, and explore pathways for sustaining living heritage.

Share Your
Expertise

Bring your knowledge and experience into a global conversation shaping the future of traditional sports.

Discover New
Approaches

Explore innovative perspectives on preservation, sustainability, and cultural continuity.

Broaden Your
Network

Connect with experts, institutions, and stakeholders from different geographies.

Building
Collaborations

Foster partnerships, joint initiatives, and long-term cooperation opportunities.

About

Previous Forums

7th Ethnosport Forum
18-20th April, 2025
St. Petersburg, Russia
6th Ethnosport Forum
16-18th February, 2024
Antalya, Türkiye
Ethnosport Summit
September 8, 2023
Khiva, Uzbekistan

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