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The ICG is not just a competition — it bridges cultures and promotes peace, friendship and understanding among youth from around the world.

Fostering global friendships through sports

The International Children’s Games (ICG) stands as a symbol of unity, friendship, and youthful sportsmanship. Founded in 1968 by Metod Klemenc in Slovenia, these games have blossomed into a global phenomenon, bridging cultures and promoting understanding among children aged 12 to 15 years old from more than 600 cities and over 100 countries. Through both Summer and Winter Games, the ICG fosters a spirit of competition and camaraderie that resonates with young athletes and spectators alike, continuing a legacy of connection and celebration.

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We are delighted to extend a warm greeting to all visitors, athletes, parents, and supporters who have taken the time to explore our world of nation-linking friendships and the celebration of sports. …
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History

The inception of the International Children’s Games finds its roots in the profound vision of Metod Klemenc, a Slovenian sports instructor born in 1934 in Ljubljana. Klemenc’s formative years were marred by the ravages of World War II, whic…
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Special Projects

The idea for “ICG for Ukraine” was seeded in November 2022 by some members of the ICG Executive Committee and we felt the need to focus our efforts on the children in Ukraine, particularly our member city of Uzhhorod, as they have been goin…
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The International Children's Games

The International Children's Games

This is the official facebook account of the International Children’s Games started on 21st November, 2025. The ICG is an alliance of cities that pursue the common goal in organizing and participating youth multi sports events.

The International Children's Games

7 hours ago

The International Children's Games
Team Celje – Where the ICG Journey Began! With just days to go until the 2026 International Children's Games in Hualien, we're delighted to welcome Team Celje, Slovenia—a city that holds a very special place in ICG history.Celje is the birthplace of the International Children's Games, where the visionary Metod Klemenc founded the movement and hosted the very first ICG in 1968. What began as a dream to bring young people from around the world together through sport, friendship and peace has grown into a global family spanning nearly six decades.Today, Team Celje proudly carries that rich legacy. Every athlete who wears the Celje colours represents not only their city but also the enduring spirit and values upon which the International Children's Games were built.As their athletics team puts in the final preparations for Hualien, we wish them every success and look forward to seeing them compete on the same international stage that their city helped create 58 years ago.Welcome, Team Celje. Your history inspires us all, and we can't wait to celebrate the next chapter of the ICG story together in Hualien! ... See MoreSee Less

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The International Children's Games

8 hours ago

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These are the cities staying at Lakeshore Hotel Hualien. ... See MoreSee Less

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The International Children's Games

14 hours ago

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8 Days to Go! | A Family Legacy in the International Children's GamesAs we count down to the 2026 International Children's Games in Hualien, we're celebrating the people and stories that make the ICG family so special.This year, we have a remarkable father-and-son story in the swimming competition.Cody Lavoie returns to the ICG—not as an athlete, but as the Head Coach of the Texas USA swimming team. Cody is no stranger to success, having won ICG Gold in the 200m Backstroke at the Lanarkshire Games in Scotland. He also became a Canadian Junior National Champion and earned NCAA All-American honours during his swimming career.Standing beside him is his father, Bobby Lavoie, a lifelong coach who has dedicated himself to developing young swimmers in Canada. Bobby previously managed the Windsor, Canada swimming team at the ICG and now leads the Chatham Pool Sharks, bringing Chatham's first-ever delegation to the International Children's Games.The Lavoie family's connection to the ICG spans generations. Cody's sister, Maddy Lavoie, also competed at the Games for Windsor in Australia and the Netherlands, later becoming a Canadian National Finalist and NCAA All-American.This is what the International Children's Games is all about—building lifelong friendships, inspiring future generations, and creating family legacies that continue through sport.Thank you, Bobby and Cody, for reminding us that the spirit of the ICG is passed from one generation to the next.Just 8 days to go until Hualien welcomes the world! ... See MoreSee Less

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The International Children's Games

1 day ago

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Welcome Back, Team Marion, USA! After a 10-year hiatus, we are absolutely delighted to welcome Team Marion, USA back to the International Children's Games! It is wonderful to see Marion once again joining the ICG family as we gather in Hualien for a celebration of sport, friendship and cultural exchange.The journey back to the Games makes this year's participation especially meaningful. After a decade away, Team Marion returns with renewed excitement, ready to create unforgettable memories, compete with pride, and forge new friendships with young athletes from around the world.With only 9 days to go, the countdown is well and truly on! Final training sessions are wrapping up, excitement is building, and we hope the bags are packed as everyone prepares for an incredible adventure in Taiwan.On behalf of the Hualien Organising Committee and the International Children's Games family, we warmly welcome Team Marion and wish your athletes, coaches and supporters safe travels and every success at the Games.Welcome back, Team Marion—we can't wait to see you in Hualien! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

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Team Velenje is Ready to Take on the Track in Hualien! After introducing Velenje's proud swimming tradition, we are excited to shine the spotlight on another outstanding group of young athletes from the city—the Team Velenje Athletics squad!With just 9 days to go until the 2026 International Children's Games, the excitement is building! Final preparations are underway, training is reaching its peak, and it is almost time for everyone to pack their bags and head to Hualien for an unforgettable week of sport, friendship and cultural exchange.The athletes from Velenje have been training with dedication and determination, ready to proudly represent their city on the international stage. Athletics has always been one of the highlights of the International Children's Games, where young competitors challenge themselves, strive for personal bests, and create lifelong memories with friends from around the world.We can't wait to welcome Team Velenje to Hualien and wish them every success on the track and in the field. May your hard work be rewarded with personal bests, unforgettable experiences, and friendships that will last a lifetime.Only 9 days to go... the countdown is on! Safe travels, pack those bags, and we'll see you soon in beautiful Hualien! ... See MoreSee Less

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August 1 - 6, 2026

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