DHAKA, Aug 27, 2026 (BSS) - The 2nd Embassy Indoor Games will be held at International School Dhaka in the city’s Bashundhara residential area from August 28-29. 

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman is expected to open the two-day meet as the chief guest at 10 am, according to a press release issued today. 

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam will present in the opening ceremony as the special guest. 

Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and organised by GamePlay Limited, around 120 participants representing twenty six diplomatic missions and organisations will take part in the multi-sport event, featuring competitions in table tennis singles, table tennis doubles, badminton doubles and badminton mixed doubles.

The event will provide 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.