A Dallas-area public school district is playing host to the 36th annual Islamic Games on May 9 and 10.
The athletic event began in Queens, New York and aims to "inspire generations of athletes to embody the values of faith, health, and brotherhood," according to their website.
The event is sponsored by the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a group designated a foreign terrorist organization by Texas and Florida Govs. Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis, according to a report from Current Revolt.
— Tony Ortiz (Current Revolt) (@CurrentRevolt) January 19, 2026
The designation came due to alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, as well as support for implementing Sharia law. Multiple CAIR chapters are challenging the designation in federal court.
The event is to be held at the suburban Colleyville Heritage High School. Multiple members of the school board were reportedly unaware that the event was to take place on their campus, and are working to shut the competition down.
My school board PAC @1776ProjectPac endorsed many people on this school board.
— Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) January 19, 2026
I reached out to members of the school board and they said they were completely unaware that this event was booked. They told me they’re committed to getting it shut down. https://t.co/teoKbi2qzr
The news of the event has caught the attention of Texas politicians, notably Ken Paxton endorsed Attorney General candidate Aaron Reitz, who has called for the state to “repeal and reverse the invasion.”
Absolutely not.
— Aaron Reitz (@aaron_reitz) January 19, 2026
Never.
Counter-jihad.
Repel and reverse the invasion. https://t.co/rPP5LKl2JK
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