Chengdu, China — 3 August, 2025 - The World Games 2025 took a major step forward today with the official opening of the TWG 2025 Athletes Village, just four days ahead of the highly anticipated multi-sport event kicking off from 7-17 August.
The state-of-the-art Village, Zones A and B, will be home to more than 4,000 athletes from 114 countries and regions competing across 34 sports and 60 disciplines.
The Village is designed to foster community and comfort, ensuring that participants have the optimal environment to perform at their best.
Village A is set to accommodate athletes, coaches, and International Federation (IF) officials from the following sports: Air Sports, American Football,, Billiards, Boules Sports, Canoe, Cheerleading, Fistball, Flying Disc (Ultimate), Gymnastics, Handball, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Korfball, Lacrosse, Life Saving, Orienteering, Powerboating, SAMBO, Sport Climbing, Triathlon, Tug of war, Underwater Sports, WaterSki & Wakeboard, while Village B will host athletes and staff from Archery, Baseball-Softball, DanceSport, Floorball, Flying Disc (Disc Golf), Kickboxing, Muaythai, Powerlifting, Racquetball, Roller Sports, Squash and Wushu.
National Olympic Committee (NOC) and National Sports Organisation (NSO) delegations will primarily reside in Village A. Meanwhile, the IWGA Family, including guests and key international stakeholders, will be hosted at the Intercontinental Century City Hotel — the designated headquarters hotel in Village B.
During a grand ceremony marking the Village Opening, the Village Mayor took the stage to deliver a speech, followed by the collective oath-taking of the TWG Village Executive Mayors and TWG Village staff representatives, after the official handover of the Village Flag.
IWGA CEO, Joachim Gossow, part of the delegation who official opening the Village, said:
“This Village represents the starting point of dreams fulfilled, personal bests achieved, and unforgettable moments shared. It is here that athletes will rest, recover, and build bonds that go beyond borders, beyond language, and beyond competition.”
He continued:
“The Villages — both A and B — are more than just buildings to accommodate our athletes and teams. They are the very heart of The World Games. I want to express my deepest appreciation to the Local Organising Committee. Your dedication, precision, and vision have set a new benchmark for athletes’ accommodation at The World Games. From thoughtful layout and modern facilities to world-class services — every detail reflects a deep respect for the athletes and for the values of our Games.”
Each Village is equipped with comprehensive support services, including medical and chiropractic centres, dining halls offering diverse food, training and recreation zones, laundry facility, and multi-language assistance hubs to meet the needs of every participant.