IWGA and Chengdu 2025 LOC hold key meetings ahead of TWG 2025 and TWG Series

IWGA and Chengdu 2025 LOC hold key meetings ahead of TWG 2025 and TWG Series

published on 27 March

Chengdu, China – 27 March 2025 – The International World Games Association (IWGA) and the Chengdu 2025 Local Organising Committee have held a series of productive meetings this week in preparation for The World Games 2025 (TWG 2025) and the second edition of the The World Games Series, set to start on Friday 28 March in the host city.

The discussions culminated in the 4th Coordination Committee (CoCom) meeting on 27 March, led by IWGA Vice-President Tom Dielen, together with the Chengdu 2025 Organising Committee (LOC) leadership and Ms. Song Xueying, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Olympic Committee.

Key topics included registration and accreditation, transport, catering, accommodation, anti-doping measures, sports operations, and broadcast and media strategies to ensure global promotion of this prestigious event.

Exciting updates were shared regarding the conception of the show of Opening and Closing Ceremonies, along with detailed plans for the first-ever Torch Relay in TWG history to enhance the spectators and sports fans’ overall experience.

IWGA Vice-President, Tom Dielen, expressed confidence in the ongoing preparations, stating: "We are delighted to say that all involved parts are playing a key role in the delivery of this event; the LOC, the IFs, the NOCs/NSOs, the partners, and the IWGA are working hand in hand to deliver a phenomenal event that will exceed expectations and bring it to new standards never achieved before. As always, we have been warmly welcomed by our Chinese friends, and we are very satisfied by the progressed noted over the week and we are sincerely appreciative for the LOC’s hard work."

A representative from the Chengdu 2025 LOC added: "The commitment and collaboration shown during these meetings reflect our shared ambition to deliver an unforgettable edition of The World Games 2025 from 7-17 August. Chengdu is ready to welcome the world and showcase the best of sport, culture, and innovation. We are grateful to IWGA for their support and trust and look forward to delivering yet another outstanding sports event in Sichuan Province."

With these successful meetings completed, the IWGA and Chengdu 2025 Organising Committee are now tuning in for The World Games Series to kick-off on 28 March with three dynamic sports / disciplines featured on the programme: Underwater Sports, Life Saving and Boules Sports. Find our more here.

The International World Games Association (IWGA) is a non-profit-making international sports organisation recognised and supported by the International Olympic Committee. The IWGA comprises 40 International Member Sports Federations. It administers and promotes The World Games (TWG), a multi-sport event held every four years that features around 35 sports on its programme. The next edition of TWG will be in Chengdu (CHN) from 7-17 August 2025. 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries are expected to take part in this 12th edition. The latest Games were hosted by Birmingham, Alabama (USA).

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