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Georgian Youth Olympic Festival 2026 – Batumi
Georgia's first national multi-sport festival for young athletes aged 14-17: 17 sports, 12 regions, 1200 competitors. The future of Georgian sports starts here.
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Georgian Youth Olympic Festival 2026 – Batumi
Overview
The Georgian Youth Olympic Festival is an unprecedented nationwide multi-sport event, implemented on the initiative of the Georgian National Olympic Committee with the support of the Government of Georgia. The final competition stage takes place in Batumi from June 2–6, 2026, bringing together approximately 1,200 young athletes aged 14–17 from all 12 regions of Georgia. This is Georgia's first large-scale competition where representative teams from every region compete, aiming to increase mass participation in sports, identify talented youth, discover future Olympians, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Date & Time
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 2 – 6, 2026 |
| Opening Ceremony | June 2, 2026 – Batumi Football Stadium |
| Closing Ceremony | June 5, 2026 – Batumi Boulevard |
| Frequency | Biennial / inaugural event |
Location
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Main Venue | Batumi Football Stadium (Adjarabet Arena) |
| Other Venues | Various sports facilities across Batumi |
| City | Batumi, Georgia |
Admission & Booking
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Price | Check official channels for ticket/access information |
| Reservation | Not required for open viewing areas |
| Contact / Link | info@geonoc.org.ge / geonoc.org.ge |
| Organizer | Georgian National Olympic Committee |
What to Expect
Sports Program (17 sports):
- Badminton (girls, boys)
- Greco-Roman wrestling & Freestyle wrestling (boys)
- Basketball 3×3 (girls, boys)
- Boxing (boys)
- Table tennis (girls, boys)
- Mini-football (boys)
- Athletics (girls, boys)
- Rhythmic gymnastics
- Taekwondo (girls, boys)
- Volleyball (girls)
- Georgian wrestling
- Beach wrestling
- Tennis (girls, boys)
- Swimming (girls, boys)
- Judo (mixed team)
- Handball (boys)
Participating Regions (12):
- Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia
- Autonomous Republic of Adjara
- Guria
- Tbilisi
- Imereti
- Kakheti
- Mtskheta-Mtianeti
- Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti
- Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
- Samtskhe-Javakheti
- Kvemo Kartli
- Shida Kartli
Atmosphere:
- Opening ceremony at Batumi's modern football stadium
- Closing ceremony on Batumi Boulevard
- Spirit of Olympism – A celebration of youth, sportsmanship, and Georgian athletic potential
- Regional pride – Athletes compete for their home regions
Tips
- Attend the opening ceremony (June 2) – A spectacular start to the festival at Batumi's modern Adjarabet Arena
- Watch the closing ceremony on Batumi Boulevard (June 5) – Accessible, open‑air celebration along the seaside promenade
- Support young athletes – This is a unique chance to see Georgia's future Olympians before they become stars
- Pick a sport you love – With 17 sports across multiple venues, find your favorite and cheer loudly
- Check the full schedule – Contact info@geonoc.org.ge for daily event timings and specific competition locations
- Best for: Sports families, youth coaches, aspiring young athletes, school groups, sports enthusiasts
- All ages welcome – Family‑friendly festival celebrating active lifestyles
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