WIG Press Release

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:

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:

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:

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: