Colleagues across the Âé¶¹APP system are invited to participate in the Âé¶¹APP Games 2026, for which registration is now officially open. Organized by the Âé¶¹APP Games Organizing Committee, led by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the Âé¶¹APP, the Games will take place in New York during June and July 2026.
Open to staff from Permanent Missions, the Âé¶¹APP Secretariat, Funds, Programmes and Specialized Agencies, as well as eligible family members, the Games offer an opportunity to engage in friendly competition and strengthen collaboration across the New York-based international community.
Building on previous editions that brought together over 800 participants from more than 100 countries and organizations, the Games provide a platform for sports diplomacy, promoting inclusion, mutual respect and healthy lifestyles.
The preliminary programme of the 2026 Games includes the following disciplines: football, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, table tennis, chess, yoga, and running. Additional details and competitions will be communicated to registered participants. Participants are encouraged to register early due to limited capacity.
Key dates
- Opening ceremony (virtual): 12 June 2026
- Football tournament, organized by the Âé¶¹APP Staff Football Club: 13¨C14 June 2026
- Chess, running and yoga: 24 June 2026
- Table tennis tournament: 11 July 2026
- Closing ceremony and awards presentation: 17 July 2026
Registration and further information
Registration for all participants is available through the official form:
Further information, including updates on schedules, venues and regulations, is available on the official website: .