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News of 2025

Which sports will be on the programme?

Which sports will be on the programme?

In the coming days, the International World Games Association (IWGA) is taking the next step on the road to Chengdu. The applications from the International Member Federations for participation in the sports programme of The World Games 2025 (7-17 August 2025) in the Peoples Republic of China have been sent in, and are now under evaluation.

12 January in The World Games 2025
The Application Period for the Sports Programme has Begun

The Application Period for the Sports Programme has Begun

Seeking to be In at TWG 2025 With just under 1,000 days to go before the start of The World Games in Chengdu, Peoples Republic of China, the application process for the multi-sport event from 7-17 August 2025 has begun. Member Federations of the International World Games Association have until 16th December to submit their proposals for the sports programme.

21 November, 2022 in The World Games 2025
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