Welcome to Finland!

The Barents Games 2024 will take place on 23.–25. August
in Kemi and Tornio!

  • Celebration of Barents Sport in Kemi and Tornio

    The purpose of Barents sport is to develop international cooperation in the region and involve as many youth as possible across the borders. The games are an arena for both sporting and cultural exchange and makes people-to-people cooperation between the three countries in the Barents region.

  • Multi-sport Event between Finland, Norway and Sweden

    13 different sports will take part in this year’s Barents Games from Finland, Norway and Sweden. The Games are a great opportunity for youth to experience the atmosphere of an international sporting event. In the Games young athletes can compete both nationally and internationally with other athletes.

  • A big team is a behind of the memorable Sport Event

    Lapin Liikunta ry leads the preparations in cooperation with local sports clubs Tornion Pallo -47 ry, Alatornion Pirkat, Karihaaran Verkkopalloseura ry, Pohjan Jousi, Veitsiluodon Kisaveikot ry, Tornion lentis -88 , Keminmaan kuohu, Kemin into, Lapin Ampujat, Länsi-Pohjan AVH-yhdistys, Meri-Lapin Golfklubi ja Lapin piiritoimikunta.

We reserve the right to make changes.

Updated 24.8.2024

Sports & Program

More detailed information and schedules for each sport can be found here.

Information about each sport's team size and series (Link here)

News

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Join YLIB – Young Leaders in Barents!
Join YLIB – Young Leaders in Barents!

Are you our next YLIB participant?
Did you know that we have a unique leadership program for young people in sports within the Barents region? The program is called YLIB – Young Leaders in Barents – and we are now looking for new participants for the upcoming two-year program.

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In a meeting with the State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affair
In a meeting with the State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affair
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The Barents Games 2024 have wrapped up!
The Barents Games 2024 have wrapped up!

The Barents Games 2024 have wrapped up!

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Help Shape the Future of Youth Sports in the Barents Region
Help Shape the Future of Youth Sports in the Barents Region

During the Barents Summer Games, we are excited to collaborate with Jamk on an important research project.

By participating in a brief survey, you can help shape the future of youth sports and non-profit activities in the Barents region.

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Streaming Barents Summer Games 2024
Streaming Barents Summer Games 2024

We are so lucky that the local newspaper Lapin Kansa is streaming several sports during Barents Summer Games 2024.

The newspaper will visit many arenas. You can see the live-stream by subscribing.

We are also live-streaming Powerlifting, Tennis and Shooting seperate in links from the sports page.

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Info to all partisipants in Barents Summer Games 2024
Info to all partisipants in Barents Summer Games 2024

Important information for all participants in the Barents Summer Games 2024

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Guest Program has been published
Guest Program has been published

BSC would like to welcome you to Kemi/Tornio, Finland, to experience Barents Summer Games 2024 with us. The event is arranged from 23th to 25th of August 2024.

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Host cities

Tornio

The Best Border City in the World
Tornio is an attractive border city of happy residents, renewable services and successful businesses. We are part of Lapland and the Torne River Valley, the Bothnian Bay, Barents region and Europe.

 

Kemi

Small town – Big heart
Kemi is a dense town where all services are within close reach. It is easy to move around Kemi; you will not get stuck in traffic jams. Everyday life is easy in Kemi.

 

Meet the Team

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Pictures by Norwegian Barents Secretariat