International World Games Association (IWGA)
Perurena re-elected as IWGA president, sambo added to Chengdu 2025 programme
José Perurena has been re-elected as president of the International World Games Association (IWGA) while sambo, the martial art and combat sport, has been added to the programme for the 2025 edition of …
Birmingham’s World Games delivered $165m economic impact, report shows
The International World Games Association (IWGA) has revealed that this year’s World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, generated an economic impact of $165m (€156m) for the local area.
L’Équipe to show 2022 World Games in France
French sports broadcaster L’Équipe has acquired exclusive free-to-air rights for the 2022 World Games, which will be held in Birmingham, USA, from July 7 to 17.
Team Whistle to sell sponsorships to Birmingham’s World Games
Digital sports media company Team Whistle has been appointed to handle sponsorship packaging, sales and social support for next year’s edition of the World Games multi-sport event in Birmingham, Alabama.
IWGA commissions Quantum to assess World Games impact
Quantum, the Scotland-based data-driven events consultancy, has been appointed by the International World Games Association to carry out an event evaluation for next year’s World Games, which will take p…
Olympic Channel to house World Games digital archive
The digital archive of the International World Games Association, the governing body for the World Games, is to be housed by the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Channel.
IWGA seek ‘urgent’ resolution for World Games after Olympics postponement
The International World Games Association (IWGA) has said it is working “very urgently” on a change of dates for its 2021 World Games in the US city of Birmingham, while the International University Spo…
World Games and Tissot extend long-running sponsorship
The International World Games Association (IWGA) has extended its sponsorship deal with Swiss watchmaker Tissot.
The brand will be the Official Timekeeper and Results Service for the 2021 World Games
Chengdu confirmed as host for 2025 World Games
The Chinese city of Chengdu has been officially announced as the host of the 2025 World Games
Chengdu set to add World Games to Universiade win
Chengdu is poised to land its latest major event win after the International World Games Association (IWGA) praised its vision for the 2025 edition of its multi-sport showpiece