The World Games 2017 has been a success

The World Games 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, took place 20–30 July. Altogether 240 000 people present in Wroclaw saw over 3200 athletes compete in 31 different sports.

The athletes from 111 countries enjoyed the warm hospitality of the city and the top class venues that allowed them to perform at the best possible level. Roller Skater Fabriana Arias (COL) was the most successful athlete collecting five medals altogether, three of which were gold. Arina Averina (RUS) took three gold medals and one bronze in Gymnastics. All in all, Russia finished as number one on the medal table with 28 gold, 21 silver, and 14 bronze medals. Germany and Italy were the next ones on the list.

Production companies ISB and ATM produced 400 hours of content of the Games, which were broadcast in 130 countries world-wide. In addition, the Games were shown 24/7 around the world on the Olympic Channel. According to the IWGA President José Perurena, regarding TV coverage, these were the best Games ever! He told this in a press briefing on-site.

861 accredited media representatives from 50 countries covered The World Games from Wroclaw. They had good working conditions in the Main Media Centre, as well as at the Sub Media Centres at all of the 24 competition venues.

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