TWG2021 website unveiled

TWG2021 website unveiled

published on 22 November, 2017

The Official Website for The World Games 2021 has been unveiled at www.TheWorldGames2021.com. This signifies that the Host City operations have begun in earnest in Birmingham, Alabama (USA). A core staff of seasoned event professionals is now in place to frame up every aspect of the event, with additional staff additions to be phased in at appropriate times leading up to 2021.

CEO DJ Mackovets, Sports Director Steve Mistrot and Operations Director Jay B. Hall have a combined 17 years of management-level experience with multi-sport events, including three Olympic Games, two U.S. Olympic Festivals, World University Games, World Police & Fire Games, the Goodwill Games, and four U.S. National Senior Games. This is in addition to leading roles with dozens of other major events, notably four Super Bowls, three NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournaments, U.S. Figure Skating Championships, PGA Tours and multiple other major golf tournaments.

CEO DJ Mackovets will lead his 6th Organizing Committee Team in preparation of The World Games 2021 Birmingham while overseeing The Games in whole. Sport Director Steve Mistrot is responsible for competition "Field of Play" delivery as well as being the quarterback for all International Federations. Operations Director Jay B Hall is responsible for the operations of The Games, from transportation to look and city wide decor to venue management and safety and security of all participants, while supporting Sports Director Steve Mistrot. To read more on each staff member please visit their bios at http://www.theworldgames2021.com/staff/

The website currently contains basic background information and links, with new information and news to be added as the event takes shape.

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).

For more information, please contact the IWGA Media and Communication team:
[email protected], Tel: +41 21 311 12 97, or visit our website.