Chengdu will be host to the 12th edition of The World Games, taking place from the 7th to the 17th August 2025. This will be the third time the multi-sport event is hosted in Asia since the first time The World Games was held in 1981.
Wheelchair Rugby made its debut as an invitational sport of The World Games in 2022, which took place in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Wheelchair Rugby was also the first Paralympic sport at The World Games.
Tim Johnson, Head of Competitions, said “It’s fantastic to once again be part of The World Games which enables WWR to showcase the Low Point discipline of our game. There has been significant interest from Members eagerly awaiting the positive news. Much planning has been completed so far and we welcome the challenge to ensure we present an excellent image of what our athletes and sport can achieve both on and off the court in Chengdu in 2025”.
Sebastian Garvens, IWGA Sports Director, said “Wheelchair Rugby was the first ever para sport on The World Games programme. At the 2022 Games in Birmingham USA, the tournament proved to be a real asset to our multisport event, and the cooperation with the international federation has been great throughout the process. So the sport is more than welcome to participate again in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China. What is also significant is that Wheelchair Rugby was a trailblazer: there will be a total of four para sports or disciplines at the Chengdu Games. What makes the TWG special is that these sports are part of the events, and the medals therefore also count towards the official medal tally. This development reflects the principle of inclusiveness that we have committed to in our strategy paper ‘Growth beyond Excellence’.”
WWR President, Richard Allcroft said “I would like to thank the International World Games Association for their support and vision in including wheelchair rugby in The World Games in 2025. Wheelchair rugby will add to the already exciting array of sports on the programme and I hope that this will also reinvigorate the development of our sport in China”.
