The 8th convention was held in 1966. In addition to the sports competitions and mass demonstrations, there were Arab nations with shows with movement, sound, and folklore.

Among the prominent athletes at the gathering were: Mary Rand, Olympic champion (Tokyo 1964) and world record holder in the long jump, Yolanda Balash from Romania, Olympic champion and world record holder in the high jump, John Thomas from the United States, Olympic vice-champion and world record holder in the high jump, swimmer Kathleen Ellis from the United States, world record holder and Olympic champion (Tokyo 1964)