Sri Vijaya Puram, November 9: The Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism (IP&T), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has rescheduled the Island Beach Games 2026 to November 13 and 14, 2026, which will be organised at Wandoor Beach and Ramnagar Beach, Diglipur, as part of the approved Tourism Calendar of Events. The two-day sporting event is being organised in coordination with the District Administration, North & Middle Andaman, Panchayati Raj Institutions, the Directorate of Education, Sports & Youth Affairs and other concerned stakeholders, with the objective of promoting beach tourism, encouraging sporting talent, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and strengthening community participation. The event will feature exciting competitions in Beach Volleyball, Tug of War, Arm Wrestling and 100-Metre Sprint, in both Men’s and Women’s categories, providing an opportunity for local youth and sports enthusiasts to showcase their skills while highlighting the potential of the islands as vibrant destinations for beach-based sports and recreational tourism.
Winners of the competitions will be suitably awarded. Interested participants may register for the events at Wandoor by contacting the Volleyball Coach, Youth & Sports Affairs (9434290640), or the HK Assistant Manager, Dte. of IP&T (9434282324). For participation at Ramnagar Beach, Diglipur, interested persons may contact Mr. Bijoy Kumar Das, Block Development Officer (9531829647), or Mr. Krishna Kumar, Assistant Manager, Tourism (9434290132). The Directorate of IP&T has invited local youth, sports enthusiasts and the general public to participate enthusiastically and make the Island Beach Games 2026 a memorable celebration of sportsmanship, tourism and community spirit.
