Aalborg, 12–18 October | FMJD Representatives Attend the 48th CSIT Congress

The 48th CSIT Congress Week, organised by the CSIT – International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation, took place from 12 to 18 October 2026 in Aalborg, Denmark. FMJD was represented by Tournament Director Lublyana Turiy and Executive Director Aare Harak.

The programme opened with an official reception hosted by the City of Aalborg, which will serve as the host city for the 9th CSIT World Sports Games, scheduled for 8–13 June 2027. Deputy Mayor Tobias Bøgeskov welcomed the participants and reaffirmed the city’s commitment to the values of international sport, highlighting its role in promoting inclusion and creating new opportunities for people through sport.

The following day, participants attended the traditional CSIT World Amateur Sport Forum, entitled “Sport Impacts All”. The interactive format encouraged the exchange of ideas and offered valuable insights into initiatives that could also benefit the international draughts community. Discussions covered a range of relevant topics, including “Sport Tryouts to Fight Loneliness”, “Sport and Social Inclusion”, “Empowering Women’s Leadership in Grassroots Sport” and “YouAca4Seniors – Connecting Generations Through Sport”. These initiatives offer interesting opportunities for FMJD to explore and potentially adapt within its own activities.

Another important objective of FMJD’s participation was to strengthen relations within the CSIT community and assess the facilities and arrangements for the upcoming 9th CSIT World Sports Games 2027.

As part of the Games, FMJD is planning to organise the World Championship for Amateurs, featuring Blitz competitions on 7 June 2027 and Classic competitions from 8 to 12 June 2027.

During their visit, Lublyana Turiy and Aare Harak gained a positive impression of Aalborg’s infrastructure and the conditions offered to participants. The organisers are planning a range of additional benefits, including free local transportation (including transfers to and from the airport), complimentary chiropractor services and access to swimming pool facilities for participants and their families.

This will be the second time FMJD participates in the CSIT World Sports Games, and the 2027 edition promises to be an exciting international sporting event, bringing together athletes from numerous disciplines. The organisers expect more than 3,000 participants.

The rules and regulations for the FMJD competitions will be published shortly. Stay tuned for further updates!

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