WIG Press Release
Press Releases of the
World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG)
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27th November 2025 WIG/207/2025 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) announces the International WIG Wilton Award 2025, honouring the legacy of Chief Wilton Littlechild and recognising individuals with exceptional service in various fields. Participation is free of cost. Nominations are open at: https://forms.gle/bajyyQxMqkBRVWsy8 |
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20th Dec 2025 WIG/BR/108/2025 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) has approved a new Anti-Doping Education Reference Policy to promote fair play and clean sport. The policy permits referencing publicly available WADA educational resources for awareness purposes only, without implying partnership or affiliation, and prohibits the use of WADA branding or logos. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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30th Dec 2025 WIG/BOOK/109/2025 |
WIG has launched the Indigenous Games Action Models with 13 global frameworks and released the official book for public and institutional access. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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1st Jan 2026 WIG/CALENDER/110/2026 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) has officially released its 2026 Global Activity Calendar, outlining key cultural, educational, and international observances for the year. This calendar will guide WIG’s worldwide programs in alignment with global cooperation and UN values. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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21st Jan 2026 WIG/EVENT/111/2026 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) has approved the 1st South East Asia Indigenous Games – 2026, scheduled from 29–30 January 2026 at Lucio Abrigo Memorial Learning Center,Inc, Philippines, under the leadership of H.R.M. Prof. Dr. Queen Eden Soriano Trinidad. The event aims to promote indigenous sports, cultural heritage, and international unity.. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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11th Feb 2026 WIG/EVENT/112/2026 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) will conduct a Free Art Workshop on 20–22 February 2026 at SRT Auditorium, Madurai, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The workshop focuses on Land & Environment Awareness and Indigenous Ecological Knowledge, aligned with the principles of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).Open to Indigenous communities, students, artists, and the public. Free participation and Free Lunch provided. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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11th March 2026 WIG/EVENT/113/2026 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) is organizing the World Water Day 2026 initiative “Water for Life – Play for Water.” The program encourages schools, sports academies, NGOs, and communities to promote water conservation through indigenous games and awareness activities, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNCCD environmental sustainability efforts. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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21st March 2026 WIG/EVENT/114/2026 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) announces that it is provisionally accredited with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and has been accredited as an Observer Organization to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on 17 March 2026. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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26th April 2026 WIG/EVENT/115/2026 |
The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) has launched the Global Indigenous Fitness Challenge – 2026, a global initiative to promote healthy lifestyles through indigenous fitness practices and traditional physical activities. The challenge supports awareness for International Wellness Day and is conceptually aligned with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants worldwide are invited to perform any indigenous or fitness activity as part of a World Record attempt for the “Longest Duration Performing Indigenous Fitness Activity.” All participants will receive a WIG Signed United World Record Certificate. Official Press Release Passed to WIG Board & Active Members: Click Here to Download |
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