Sport for All Games and Festival 2026

A National Sports & Cultural Movement

About the Event

The Sport for All Games and Festival 2026 is a flagship national initiative of The Association for National Sports Federations (ANSF), designed to promote the philosophy of “Sport for All” across India.
The festival aims to encourage mass participation, inclusivity, and accessibility in sports, bringing together athletes, traditional sports practitioners, youth, institutions, and federations from across the country.

This multi-sport national festival integrates modern sports, traditional and indigenous games, and community-based physical activities, creating a unique platform that celebrates India’s sporting diversity, cultural heritage, and social unity.

Vision

To create a healthy, active, and inclusive India, where sport becomes a way of life for all citizens, regardless of age, gender, region, or background.

Mission

·        Promote Sport for All as a nationwide movement

·        Encourage participation beyond elite and competitive sport

·        Preserve and promote India’s traditional and indigenous sports

·        Strengthen grassroots sports development

·        Foster equality, unity, and national integration through sports

Objectives

·        Encourage mass participation in sports and physical activities

·        Provide a national platform for traditional and indigenous games

·        Support youth, women, and grassroots athletes

·        Strengthen collaboration among sports federations and institutions

·        Promote physical fitness, cultural pride, and social harmony

Major Events under the Festival

The Sport for All Games and Festival 2026 will include the following national-level events:

·        Ambedkar National Games 2026

·        National Traditional Sports & Games Festival 2026

·        National Gilli-Danda Tournament 2026

·        Mallyuddha National Championship 2026

·        Demonstration events of indigenous and regional games

·        Cultural and heritage programs linked to traditional sports

Organising Body

The Association for National Sports Federations (ANSF)

·        Member of TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All)

·        Recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

ANSF works at the national level to promote sports development, traditional games, and inclusive participation aligned with global Sport for All principles.

Associate Organisations

·        Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Sports Foundation

·        Traditional Sports and Games Federation – India

·        Indian Gilli-Danda Federation

·        Mallyuddha India Federation

Who Can Associate

The festival is open for association with:

·        National & State Sports Federations

·        Traditional & Indigenous Sports Bodies

·        Olympic & Non-Olympic Sports Associations

·        Schools, Colleges, Universities & Sports Academies

·        Registered NGOs, Trusts & Community Organisations

·        Institutions aligned with Sport for All objectives

Who Can Participate

Participation is open to:

·        Athletes from all States & Union Territories of India

·        Youth, Senior & Open Category players

·        Traditional sports practitioners

·        Coaches, referees & technical officials

·        Volunteers and sports administrators

Participation is inclusive and non-discriminatory, in the true spirit of Sport for All.

Venue & Dates

Venue:
Mahamaya Sports Stadium, Ghaziabad (Delhi NCR)

Proposed Dates:
24-26 April, 2026

National Impact

The Sport for All Games and Festival contributes to:

·        Community health and physical fitness

·        Youth empowerment and leadership

·        Revival and preservation of traditional sports

·        Social inclusion and national unity

·        Alignment with national and international Sport for All policies

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