# Mindanao Youth Games and regional sports cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mindanao-youth-games-and-regional-sports-cooperation > Updated: 2026-08-01T11:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Philippine province of Lanao del Norte announced it will host the inaugural Mindanao Youth Games in March 2027, showcasing world‑class facilities such as a FIFA‑certified football stadium and a World Athletics‑approved track. The Philippine Sports Commission also revealed plans to develop a 70‑hectare regional sports training centre at the Mindanao Civic Center, intended to serve as a hub for athlete development and sports tourism. Two days later, the PSC extended the event’s regional dimension by inviting Timor‑Leste to participate in the games and the 2027 Tour of Luzon. Officials discussed a prospective memorandum of understanding covering coaching exchanges, grassroots programmes and sports‑tourism initiatives, positioning the Mindanao Youth Games as a platform for building peace, development and stronger ASEAN ties. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Philippines and Timor‑Leste Expand Sports Cooperation with Mindanao Youth Games The Philippine Sports Commission invited Timor‑Leste to join the 2027 Tour of Luzon and the first Mindanao Youth Games in Lanao del Norte, launching a sports‑cooperation MOU to boost peace, tourism and regional 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-and-timorleste-expand-sports-cooperation-with-mindanao-youth-games ### 2026-07-29: Lanao del Norte to host inaugural Mindanao Youth Games and build regional sports training hub Lanao del Norte will host the inaugural Mindanao Youth Games in March 2027 and develop a regional sports training centre, aiming to boost sports tourism and nurture talent in the Philippines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lanao-del-norte-to-host-inaugural-mindanao-youth-games-and-build-regional-sports-training-hub --- Cite as: Mindanao Youth Games and regional sports cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mindanao-youth-games-and-regional-sports-cooperation