Welcome Messages · 30th TAFISA World Congress 2027

TAFISA PresidentJanez Sodržnik, MScPhoto: Aleš Černivec

Dear Friends,

It is with great pleasure that I invite you all to Gaborone in Botswana to join the 30th TAFISA World Congress 2027.

It is a great pride for TAFISA to see the Congress return to Africa for the first time in more than twenty-five years, with Gaborone set to be the world capital of Sport for All as it welcomes international guests from all continents.

The theme “Sport for All: Investing in Our Future” will spark discussions on the economic aspect of Sport for All and how smarter and stronger investments can generate positive returns for society by contributing to outcomes in the economic, health, or social spheres among many others.

The Congress will provide a platform for discussion, cooperation, knowledge exchange and networking among the diverse and varied group of TAFISA members and stakeholders that form the global Sport for All Movement. From volunteers, coaches, community leaders and implementers of grassroots initiatives to international federations, national Olympic committees, public institutions, academia, and intergovernmental bodies; the Congress is a unique space where all relevant actors of Sport for All meet up, learn from each other, and enhance their impact.

We look forward to welcoming you to Gaborone to join the conversation and contribute to the future of the global Sport for All Movement.

OC Chairman’s Welcome

Mr. Molefhi Obenne-KannemeyerOC Chairperson

Welcome to the 30th TAFISA World Congress, Gaborone 2027.

Some moments bring the world together, others change its future.

Botswana is proud to welcome the world to the 30th TAFISA World Congress, a landmark gathering that promises to be more than an event. It is an opportunity to be part of a defining chapter in the global Sport for All movement.

In the heart of Africa, where the spirit of Botho embodies humanity, unity and togetherness, we invite the world to connect, inspire and reimagine what is possible when sport becomes a way of life for all.

Under the theme “Sport for All: Investing in Active Futures,” we look forward to a gathering where new connections will be forged and bold ideas will emerge. We gather not simply to reflect on the progress of the global Sport for All movement, but to imagine how much further we can go, and more importantly, to take the actions that will get us there.

We envision this Congress as a turning point. A place where conversations become commitments, where ideas grow into action, and where the seeds we plant today take root in communities across the world, transforming lives. A future where sport is not a privilege for a few, but an opportunity for all.

This is more than a destination, it is an invitation to be part of something greater, a story that will continue to unfold for generations.

The next chapter of Sport for All is waiting to be written. Come and be part of it.

Re a go amogela mo Botswana.

Pula!