# 27th National Indigenous Games and Sports Encounter

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/national-indigenous-sports-encounter-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-23T03:44:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 National Indigenous Sports Encounter in Palenque, the initiative transitioned to the 27th National Encounter of Indigenous and Traditional Games and Sports in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.

Running from October 21 to 25, 2026, this event features more than 700 participants representing 23 Mexican states across 150 different disciplines and activities. Key competitions include the National Ulama Championship, the first Mixteca de Tablita ball game tournament, and an Arihueta race. The program also incorporates traditional mental skill games such as Patolli and Tembini Iumi, alongside physical contests like traditional archery and atlatl.

In an international addition, guests from Alaska, Greenland, and Canada are presenting a demonstration of Arctic Games, which includes seven disciplines such as high kicks and seal jumps. Activities are being held at various locations in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, including the Central Park, the Efraín Fernández Castillejos Municipal Basketball Auditorium, and the Chiapas State Sports Institute.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Chiapas hosts 27th National Indigenous Games and Sports Encounter

The 27th National Encounter of Indigenous and Traditional Games and Sports is being held in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, featuring 700 participants and 150 disciplines, including Arctic Games demonstrations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiapas-hosts-27th-national-indigenous-games-and-sports-encounter

### 2026-10-21: Indigenous National Sports Meeting concludes in Palenque

The 2026 National Indigenous Sports Meeting in Palenque, Chiapas, saw Michoacán, Chiapas, and Estado de México take the top three spots in the medal standings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indigenous-national-sports-meeting-concludes-in-palenque

### 2026-10-19: Michoacán wins National Indigenous Sports Encounter 2026

Michoacán won the 2026 National Indigenous Sports Encounter in Palenque, Chiapas, earning nine medals across five sporting disciplines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michoacn-wins-national-indigenous-sports-encounter-2026

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