The program of the 2025 CSIT World Sports Games, taking place in Loutraki from June 3 to 8, includes sports that are well-known in other countries but less popular or even unknown in Greece. Over 4,500 participants and escorts from 60 countries are expected to attend. Among the 35 sports featured are Catch’n Serve Ball, hand-to-hand combat, pétanque, American football, dodgeball, table soccer, roller skating, and jump rope.
“The public will have the chance to experience lesser-known sports and discover new ways to stay active and get out of the house. This event also provides an opportunity for those involved in sports in Greece to connect with new federations, discover different sports, and create networks that can help these sports grow locally. Some of these sports require no special facilities, making it relatively easy to host competitions,” said Nikos Kerasovitis, President of the Organizing Committee.
Sports Highlights:
- Catch’n Serve Ball: Originating from South America, this sport resembles volleyball but allows players to catch and throw the ball with their hands.
- Hand-to-hand combat: A martial art with similarities to ancient pankration.
- Pétanque: Gaining popularity in Greece in recent years.
- American football: Popular in the U.S., derived from soccer and rugby.
- Dodgeball: A team game where players dodge or catch balls thrown by opponents.
- Table soccer: A high-level tournament is expected in Loutraki.
- Roller skating: Common in the U.S. and also used in ski training; includes speed and artistic skating.
- Jump rope: Recognized for its cardiovascular benefits and competitive events categorized by age, gender, and skill level.
Organizers & Partners:
The 2025 CSIT World Sports Games are co-organized by the Hellenic Organization for Occupational Sports and Health (HOCSH), the Municipality of Loutraki – Perachora – Agioi Theodoroi, and the International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation (CSIT). The event is operated by SPORTCAMP, Greece’s largest and most comprehensive private sports center, specializing in sports events, training camps, and athletic excursions.
Venues:
The games will be held at SPORTCAMP’s modern facilities, as well as municipal venues such as:
- “Christos Thodis” Municipal Stadium
- “G. Galanopoulos” Indoor Hall
- Loutraki Municipal Swimming Pool
Additional events will take place in venues provided by the municipalities of Corinth, Velo–Vocha, and Tripoli.
About the Organizations:
- HOCSH: A non-profit established in 2011 to promote health and wellness through sports, recreation, and educational initiatives within the workplace in Greece.
- CSIT: An international multi-sport organization representing over 200 million members worldwide.
- Municipality of Loutraki – Perachora – Agioi Theodoroi: Continues to play a vital role in hosting major international sports events, contributing to the growth of sports tourism in Greece.
Support & Sponsors:
The Games are supported by:
- Region of Peloponnese
- Municipalities of Corinth, Velos–Vocha, and Tripoli
- Loutraki Tourism Organization
- Under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs & Sports / General Secretariat of Sports, and the Chamber of Commerce of Corinth
Sponsors: Mandrekas S.A. Dairy Products, FILA, Daily Fruits, Loutraki Natural Mineral Water
Media Sponsors: ERT3, Kathimerini, Athens 9.84, Gazzetta
