The World Games 2024 Will Include World Wheelchair Rugby

WWR have announced the inclusion of Wheelchair Rugby at The World Games 2025 which will take place in Chengdu, China.

This will be the third time The World Games will be hosted in Asia since the event started in 1981, and 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 the first Paralympic sport to be played at The World Games.

WWR’s Tim Johnson, Head of Competitions, said in a statement “Chengdu will be host to the 12th edition of The World Games, taking place from the 7th to the 17th August 2025.  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, added “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’.”

Image Credit: World Wheelchair Rugby – Japan are on the leading WWR teams

The World Games 2024 – Chengdu, China

In July 2023 the full list of sports to be played at The World Games 2024 was confirmed. There are 35 sports scheduled to be played and among the Para Sports, the only confirmed events are:

•  Para Freediving (Underwater Sports)
•  Para Ju-Jitsu (Ju-Jitsu)
•  Low Point Wheelchair Rugby
•  Para Dance Sport
• Wheelchair Dance (to be confirmed)

International Rugby Tournaments 2023-2025

• International Wheelchair Rugby Cup – Paris 2023.
• World Wheelchair Rugby Seeking Hosts for Major Tournaments.
• Rugby World Cup 2023: France.
• Bingham Cup 2024.