Bonaire shines at Inter-Island Games 2026 as new three-year sports partnership kicks off
Young athletes from Bonaire delivered outstanding performances at the Inter-Island Games 2026 in Curaçao, securing multiple podium finishes. A new three-year sports collaboration with the Johan Cruyff Foundation aims to expand youth sports opportunities across the Caribbean.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inter-Island Games 2026 |
| Host (First Leg) | Curaçao (March 12-15, 2026) |
| Host (Final Leg) | Aruba (March 26-29, 2026) |
| Participating Islands | Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Suriname |
| Bonaire’s Achievements | Champions in Cruyff Court football (secondary education), 2nd in dodgeball (girls, primary education), 3rd in volleyball (boys, primary education) and chess (category 2 boys & overall) |
| New Partnership | Johan Cruyff Foundation, IBISA Aruba, Indebon Bonaire, FDDK Curaçao |
| Partnership Duration | Three years |
| Focus of Partnership | Expansion of Interschool Games, Inter-Island Games, Cruyff Court football, and other sports |
| Next Sports in Final Leg | Aquathlon, volleyball (girls, secondary education), athletics |
The Public Entity Bonaire, through its sports section Indebon, plays a key role in promoting youth sports and facilitating participation in regional events like the Inter-Island Games. This involvement helps foster talent development, community engagement, and international collaboration in sports.
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Inter-Island Games 2026 Curacao: A Major Success with a Promising Future
The final Inter-Island Games of 2026 will take place from March 26 to March 29, 2026.
From March 12 to March 15, 2026, Curaçao hosted the Inter-Island Games 2026, with participation from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Suriname. The program included the following competitions: dodgeball for girls (primary education), chess for boys and girls (primary and secondary education), football for boys (secondary education), and volleyball for boys (primary education). Bonaire achieved excellent results: in the Cruyff Court football competition for secondary education, Bonaire became champions; in dodgeball for primary education, the girls finished in second place; and in primary education volleyball, Bonaire secured third place. In chess category 2 for boys, Bonaire also claimed third place, and in the overall chess standings, Bonaire finished third. Notably, Suriname put up a strong performance in chess, marking their first participation in the Inter-Island Games.
Good news emerged during the Inter-Island Games in Curaçao with the signing of an agreement between the Johan Cruyff Foundation and IBISA Aruba, Indebon Bonaire, and FDDK Curaçao to collaborate over the next three years. The goal of this partnership is to further expand the Interschool Games, the Inter-Island Games, Cruyff Court football, and various other sports. The agreement was officially signed on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The final Inter-Island Games of 2026 will take place from March 26 to March 29, 2026. This time, Aruba will serve as the host and will also conclude the Inter-Island Games 2026. On Aruba, young participants will compete in the following sports: aquathlon for boys and girls (primary and secondary education), volleyball for girls (secondary education), and athletics for boys and girls (primary and secondary education). Our young athletes are fully preparing to represent Bonaire with pride in Aruba.
The Public Entity Bonaire, section Indebon, extends its gratitude to Fundashon Wega di Number Bonaire for its trust and continued support of the Inter-Island Games.