This sports day was first held in Runavík in 2021, in which around 300 people attended, particularly from Asia. This year the plan is to reach further so that all newcomers in the Faroe Islands and interested Faroese locals have the opportunity to register. A group of newcomers have taken steps to organise this event, with the support and help from the Klaksvík Municipality.

The event will put an emphasis on fun, games and competitions. Competitions include basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis and various competitions on the athletics track; for these, registration is required.

Moreover, there will also be various fun competitions such as sack races, chess, hula running competitions, tug-of-war and more where it is not necessary to register.

Mayor Karl Johansen is very excited about the event:

In the municipality’s integration work, we frequently discuss how the municipality can better support the well-being of newcomers and build relationships between newcomers and Faroese people. Therefore, we greatly support this idea and want to work to make sure that this event is possible.

The price per person is 250kr, which includes a T-shirt, lunch and a wide range of fun experiences throughout the day. It is possible to register as a team or as an individual. Please note, that the deadline for registration er is July 1.

Register for the event here: International Sports Day in Klaksvík.

Visitors are welcome to attend the event without participating in the sports. Entrance is free for all visitors.

With regards from the event organisers,

Karl Johansen, Mayor

Gemma Johannesen, Organizer

Reni Heimustovu, Integration Committee