Abstract
Sports has remained a human behavior that manifests in different forms in different societies. While there are a number of sports that have attained the international status of major sports that are presently practiced and competed for, across the globe, there remain a number of indigenous and traditional sports that are limited to specific environments. This study focused on the place of indigenous sports and their contributions towards peacebuilding amongst the Igbo people of Nigeria. It used primary and secondary materials to develop its content. The study found that traditional sports remain widely practiced amongst the Igbo people and that the sports contribute to inter-group relations, promote social peace, enhance human networking and advance critical thinking. The study recommends that sports be included in all government competitions that are sponsored by the South-Eastern governments in Nigeria in order to transform them. It concludes that the path towards human longevity will be promoted through sports, and traditional sports will appeal to the people faster, considering that sports are part of their cultural practice.