2026 World Abilitysport Youth Games

Mersin will welcome the next generation of para-sport talent on June 15–22, 2026, as the World Abilitysport Youth Games return to Türkiye. After last year’s debut Beach Games, the event will come back to the coast with an action-packed week built around Para Badminton, Para Dance Sport, and Para Fencing.

These Games matter for more than medals. They are a stepping stone in the Paralympic pathway. Some athletes will make their international debut here. Others will use the week to sharpen their direction toward LA 2028. Expect a strong mix of competition, community, and inspiring firsts—day after day.

And Mersin is a perfect host city for this kind of week. It’s coastal, open, and easy to move around. Even if you’re not competing, you’ll want to be there—because watching young athletes rise is powerful, and Mersin turns the whole week into a feel-good sports trip by the sea.