HISTORY

History

History of WIG

The WIN Games were first proposed at a global conference of aboriginal leaders in 1977 by Wilton Littlechild Littlechild was a member of the 1977 Indigenous delegation to the United Nations and worked on the UN's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.He has also consistently advocated for the creation of the World Indigenous Games, which provides competitive events for Indigenous athletes from around the world.

HISTORY OF WIG

The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and development of Indigenous sports and games across the globe. The organization focuses on celebrating the cultural heritage, traditions, and athletic prowess of Indigenous peoples through the medium of sport.

The World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) was officially formed in India, and its statutes were registered with the courts of India. The World Council of Indigenous Games is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered under Indian law in Tamil Nadu. The WIG General Assembly is the supreme governing body of Indigenous Games and elects the WIG Board of Directors every five years

1977

2015

2017

2023

The WIN Games were first proposed by Wilton Littlechild at a global conference of Aboriginal leaders in 1977.

In 2015, the World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) was officially planned by cultural delegates for implementation

In 2017, the World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) bylaw was prepared for registration, but unfortunately, following the death of Professor Sainathan, the activities were halted.

After six years, in 2023, the World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG) was officially formed in India, and its statutes were registered with the courts of India.