In 2028, the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the 8th TAFISA World Sport for All Games, welcoming more than 1,000 Sport for All participants from over 100 countries and 70,000 visitors.
This milestone event marks the first-ever edition of the TAFISA World Sport for All Games in the MENA region, following the election of the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) as Host by the TAFISA General Assembly.
The Riyadh 2028 Games will celebrate the values of TAFISA Mission 2030, Saudi Vision 2030, and the SFA's national strategy to inspire active and healthy lifestyles. Across Riyadh's world-class venues and open public spaces, the Games will unite cultures through sport, play, and tradition - creating a legacy of participation and community engagement that extends well beyond the event itself. The Organizing Committee is also developing a sustainability strategy to ensure the Games are environmentally responsible and legacy-driven.
Hosting the TAFISA World Sport for All Games is a unique opportunity to welcome the world, celebrate your culture, and leave a lasting legacy of inclusion, participation, and community engagement. The Games bring together thousands of participants from more than 100 countries for a week-long festival of traditional, modern, and emerging sports, cultural exchange, and friendship.
By hosting the next edition, cities and organizations have the chance to showcase their commitment to Sport for All, strengthen international cooperation, and promote active lifestyles for their citizens. The event also serves as a catalyst for social, cultural, and urban development, inspiring movement, unity, and pride within the host community.
TAFISA is now inviting expressions of interest to host the 9th TAFISA World Sport for All Games. For more information and hosting guidelines, please contact the TAFISA Office!
The TAFISA World Sport for All Games is a week-long celebration of colour, culture, sport, and community - a global festival where diversity and inclusion take centre stage. Held every four years, the Games bring together thousands of participants from across the globe to share Traditional Sports and Games (TSG) and innovative modern disciplines such as beach, extreme, and urban sports.
The Games typically attract up to 50,000 participants and visitors from more than 100 countries and have often been organized under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UNESCO. More than just an event, the TAFISA Games is a living example of Sport for All in action - promoting peace, friendship, and the joy of movement across cultures and generations.
TAFISA Member Organizations are invited to send one or more delegations to demonstrate their local, national or regional Traditional sports and/or Game(s). Selected "Invited Delegations" will receive significant support from the Organizing Committee, including:
** For up to 10 members of the official delegation.
Delegations that are not selected to receive special support from the OC, or that are not TAFISA members, are still welcome to attend the Games at their own cost.
TAFISA members are welcome to host friendly competitions or championships of their own sport or game, while still under the official banner of the Games. This gives our members the opportunity to be recognized as part of the event while providing to their own athletes with the opportunity to compete, using their own unique rules.
The Games welcomes local and international spectators to experience Traditional Sports and Games from all over the world first hand.
