My childhood
suffered from the 2nd World War. It destroyed my family. Since I
-within my possibilities - wanted to create a better world based on
friendship, sport seemed to be one of the best means to bring
together young people from different countries. Therefore you need
will power and friends who are enthusiastic about sport, and who
are willing to give up ther spare time.
Prof. Metod Klemenc, Founder of the
International Children's Games
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| 1st Games in Celje,
Slovenia, 1968 |
Background to the Games
Yugoslavian Professor Metod Klemenc had a vision to promote
peace and friendship through sports to the world's youth. Based on
this dream, he organised the first International Children's Games
and Cultural Festival in 1968 with the participation of teams from
nine European cities.
Since that time, 27,000 children ages 12 to 15 have
participated, representing nearly 200 cities and 50 countries. The
International Children's Games and Cultural Festival has become the
world's largest international multi-sport youth games and is a
recognised member of the International Olympic Committee.
The 2004
International Children's Games
The 2004 Games were held in Cleveland, USA.
Please join
us for this International Olympic Committee-sanctioned event, to be
held in July 29th through August 2nd of 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio
USA. The International Children's Games & Cultural Festival - a
true global village, where spirited competition thrives and peace,
tolerance, fairness and integrity live.
David Gilbert, President and CEO
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Visit the Cleveland 2004
website for more information about the 2004 International
Children's Games
Cleveland 2004