UNESCO has officially distanced itself from the Pakistan-based International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG), issuing a firm clarification against the unauthorized use of its name, acronym, and logo. The statement follows a series of complaints from former members of UNESCO\u2019s now-dissolved Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, raising alarms over ICTSG\u2019s misleading implications of an ongoing partnership with the United Nations agency. UNESCO\u2019s Sport Section has confirmed that there is currently no affiliation or cooperation with ICTSG. The organization has taken swift action, formally instructing ICTSG President Mr. Khalil Ahmed Khan to immediately cease all use of UNESCO\u2019s name, branding, and logos on its website, social media platforms, and official documentation. Notably, Mr. Khan had previously chaired the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Traditional Sports and Games until its dissolution in 2019 under circumstances that remain unclear. Since then, UNESCO has emphasized transparency and ethical governance, making today\u2019s clarification especially significant. Philipp M\u00fcller-Wirth, Chief of the Sport Section within UNESCO\u2019s Social and Human Sciences Sector, reiterated the agency\u2019s commitment to integrity, stating: \u201cWe urge all concerned stakeholders to recognize that ICTSG\u2019s claims of affiliation with UNESCO are entirely unfounded. UNESCO remains committed to protecting the integrity of its identity and mission.\u201d UNESCO has called on all organizations involved in traditional sports and games to circulate the clarification widely, urging vigilance against misinformation and unauthorized representation. The move reinforces UNESCO\u2019s broader mission to safeguard cultural heritage and uphold accountability in global sporting initiatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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