Welcome to the Hoddesdon OGI

Founded in 1978 by St. Peter's Italian Club in London, aims to provide young people in Italian communities across the U.K. with the opportunity to participate in a three-day Olympic event, regardless of their abilities. The inaugural OGI Games took place in 1980, attracting numerous teams and spectators, and have been held biennially. Despite a recent decline in the number of participating teams to five, efforts are underway to revive more teams for the 2026 event including the introduction of Hoddesdon who last participated in 1994. The last games were held in 2018 due to the pandemic. OGI held a Summer Friendship Games in June 2025 to build momentum for the main event in 2026. 

Next Event

Procession of Madonna del Carmine or Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Sunday 20th July 2025

Food stalls open from 11am

Procession starts at 3.30pm 

Hoddesdon OGI members meeting between 2.30 / 2.45pm at corner of 2 Back Hill entrance in order to organise team for walking the procession. 

Followed by THE SAGRA: an Italian street Fete with music and stalls selling Italian food, drinks and lots more. 

Church Address:

St Peter's Italian Church, 136 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1R 5DL