Reviving Traditional
Sports & Games
April 3-5, 2026
Antalya, Türkiye
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.
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.
Forum at a Glance


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Honoring Tradition.
Head over to the Traditional Sports Awards.