United Nations Games 2026

The United Nations Games 2026 Have Concluded

Thank you to all athletes, teams, Permanent Missions, UN staff, specialized agencies, observers, volunteers, and partners who made the 2026 Games a celebration of sports diplomacy, friendship, peace, and unity.

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2026 Closing Ceremony — UN Web TV

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Organizing Committee Membership for the 2026 United Nations Games

The Organizing Committee supported inclusive planning, regional representation, and the successful delivery of the 2026 Games.

Honorable Members

Australia — Co-organizer; Pickleball (2024, 2025)
India — Co-organizer; Yoga and Chess (2024, 2025)
Kazakhstan — Co-organizer; Football (2024, 2025)
Mexico — Co-organizer; Football (2024, 2025)
Qatar — Co-organizer; Tennis (2024, 2025)
Russian Federation — Volleyball (2024, 2025)
El Salvador — Co-organizer; Basketball (2024, 2025)
Tajikistan — Co-organizer; Basketball (2024, 2025)
Latvia — Co-organizer; Basketball (2024, 2025)
Samoa — Co-organizer; Volleyball (2025)
Philippines — Co-organizer; Basketball (2024, 2025)
Turkmenistan — Initiator and co-organizer

Regional Group Nominations

Asia-Pacific Group (APG): Philippines, Samoa
Eastern European Group (EEG): Russian Federation
African Group (AG): Democratic Republic of the Congo
Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC): Mexico

UN System Coordinators

UN Staff Football Club
UNJSPF — United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
UNDESA, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)
UN Staff Union
UNICEF — United Nations Children’s Fund
UN Youth Office

The Committee oversaw the planning and execution of the 2026 United Nations Games, ensuring inclusivity, representation, and the continuation of the Games’ mission of peace and diplomacy through sport.