The participants, both girls and boys aged 13 to 18, represent their countries in selected teams.

Within this format, the first ISF Combat Games were organised in Agra, India, in 2017. 6 countries participated in the event with a total of 227 athletes. However, Spain hosted a competition in2015, which was an antecedent event and was a pilot project of the University of Andalucía with the focus theme of “Fighting for Peace”.

The ISF entrusted the Hungarian School Sport Federation with the organization of the 2nd ISF Combat Games in the city of Budapest, Hungary.