Chengdu Will Host World Games 2025

The Chinese city of Chengdu will be the host city for The World Games 2025. The Mayor of Chengdu, Luo Qiang, signed the Organiser Agreement for the 12th edition of the multi-sports event today at SportAccord in Gold Coast, Australia,

The Vice President of IOC and the Chinese Olympic Committee, Yu Zaiqing, signed the agreement as Witness. International World Games Association President Jose Perurena signed on behalf of the IWGA.

This was preceded by ratification of the contract by the 37 member federations of the IWGA during the Annual General Meeting at SportAccord.

Chengdu follows the city of Birmingham, Alabama as host. The 11th edition of The World Games will take place there from 15 to 25 July 2021.

The IWGA President said: “By signing a contract with one of the most forward-looking and dynamic cities in China, we have signalled our arrival as a major power in international sport.”

He added: ”Following our 2021 event in another great country, the USA, we are excited now to start work with our Chinese partners on plans for 2025.”

The Mayor of Chengdu said: “Chengdu highly appreciates the concept of the IWGA and believe that it is in line with Chengdu’s development philosophy. We are confident that, under the guidance of the IWGA and the support from the Chinese Olympic Committee and governments of all levels, Chengdu can offer the world a successful and excellent World Games, a precious legacy to Chengdu and The World Games.”

The 11th edition of The World Games will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, from July 15-25, 2021, with 3,600 athletes from over 30 sports and 100 countries taking part.