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Celebration of Celtic athletics is returning to Milford. What to know
TL;DR
The sixth annual No Fame Games celebrating Celtic culture and athletics will be held on June 13 in Milford from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features various competitions, including wrestling championships and traditional Celtic strength sports.
Key points
- No Fame Games celebrate Celtic culture and athletics
- Event scheduled for June 13 in Milford
- Includes North American Scottish Backhold Wrestling Championships
- Features traditional Celtic strength sports
- Demonstrations of Bataireacht Irish stick fighting
The sixth annual No Fame Games, a celebration of Celtic culture and athletics, is set for Saturday, June 13, in Milford.
The event, modeled after the Scottish Highland Games, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fino Field Annex, according to a community announcement.
Athletes from throughout the world will participate in five competitions and two championships. Championships include the North American Scottish Backhold Wrestling Championships and the Northeast Irish Collar and Elbow Championships, the latter returning to New England after a 100-year hiatus, according to the announcement.
The games will also feature traditional Celtic strength sports, including the Scottish Highland Games Heavy Events, Team Highlander Competition, CrossFit Highlander Challenge and the Stones of Strength Challenge. There also will be demonstrations of Bataireacht Irish stick fighting.
The sixth annual No Fame Games, a celebration of Celtic culture and athletics, returns to Fino Field in Milford on June 13.
The No Fame Games aims to foster and promote Celtic strength, culture and traditional athletics, according to the announcement.
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“We believe true strength is bringing people together, so we all positively impact the sport, culture and community by using active and creative ways of staying healthy," said No Fame Games founder Joshua Mackintosh, in a statement. "Heritage, community and growth are our pillars.”
Q&A
What competitions are featured at the No Fame Games in Milford?
The No Fame Games will include five competitions and two championships, such as the North American Scottish Backhold Wrestling Championships and the Northeast Irish Collar and Elbow Championships.
When and where will the No Fame Games take place?
The No Fame Games will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fino Field Annex in Milford.
What traditional sports will be showcased at the No Fame Games?
The event will feature traditional Celtic strength sports, including the Scottish Highland Games Heavy Events, Team Highlander Competition, and demonstrations of Bataireacht Irish stick fighting.
