Published: 11:07 AM, 29 August 2026
2nd Embassy Indoor Games begins
The 2nd Embassy Indoor Games kicked off at International School Dhaka in the city's Bashundhara residential area which will end on Saturday.
Foreign Minister Dr. KhalilurRahman opened the two-day meet as the chief guest, according to a press release.
Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and organised by GamePlay Limited, around 120 participants representing twenty six diplomatic missions and organisations are taking part in the multi-sport event, featuring competitions in table tennis singles, table tennis doubles, badminton doubles and badminton mixed doubles.
The event is providing diplomats and members of the international community with an opportunity to compete, connect and strengthen friendship through sport.
Eastern Bank PLC is the Title Sponsor of the 2nd Embassy Indoor Games 2026. Purbani Group (Comfystyle), Modhumoti, City Bank, bKash and Universal Medical College and Hospital are the Co-Sponsors.
The participating organisations include the Embassy of Algeria, High Commission of Australia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, British High Commission, Embassy of Denmark, Embassy of Egypt, European Union, German Embassy, High Commission of India, Embassy of Indonesia, Embassy of Iran, Embassy of Nepal, Embassy of the Netherlands, Embassy of Norway, Embassy of Sweden and the US Embassy.
The event will also bring together representatives of major international organisations, including the United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNDP, WFP, IOM and IFC, alongside International School Dhaka (ISD) and a2i.
GamePlay Limited has been promoting sports diplomacy through various diplomatic sporting initiatives since 2018 and aims to further establish the Embassy Indoor Games as a recurring platform for international friendship and engagement in Bangladesh.
The organisers expect the second edition to create memorable sporting and networking experiences for participating teams, diplomats, officials and guests.
