Perurena salutes organizers of “Comeback Games”
IWGA President Jose Perurena was full of positivity when reflecting on his experience in Birmingham during an exclusive interview with Around The Rings. His remarks matched those delivered during closing ceremony at Protective Stadium.
Lacrosse sixes gets stamp of approval from athletes at The World Games
Old sport, new format. Athletes speak positively about World Lacrosse Sixes following the format’s debut at The World Games.
Wheelchair rugby breaks new ground at The World Games 2022
Low-point wheelchair rugby had promised to smash a few glass ceilings during its time in Birmingham, and it did not disappoint. The tournament was dominated by Great Britain, whose players spoke highly of the para sport’s historic inclusion at the multi-sport event.
Orienteering’s ultimate tourists race around Birmingham in pursuit of medals
Best way to see the host city, or elite level athletic competition. Orienteering offers the best of both at The World Games 2022.
NFL and IFAF partner to push flag football into the 2028 Summer Olympics
Executives from the NFL and IFAF announced the creation of “Vision28″ during a press conference at The World Games 2022.
Breaking makes waves at The World Games ahead of Olympic debut
The newest, hippest sport on the Olympic sports program wowed spectators at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Ukrainian delegation discusses war at The World Games
Birmingham may be far from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, but The World Games represents another opportunity for Ukrainian athletes to bring glory to their country and assert its sovereignty on the international stage.
The World Games showcases compound archery amid push for Olympic inclusion
Compound archery put on a high-level showcase at The World Games 2022 as dream of Olympic inclusion picks up pace.
Swings skates to historic first at The World Games
Bart Swings added a gold medal at The World Games 2022 to his already impressive resume in speed skating. He also expressed his desire to see roller speed skating included in the Olympics.
From road sign curiosity to reality - Andrew Roden makes a bid for hometown gold in sumo at The World Games
Andrew Roden is about to complete an unlikely journey from roadside discovery to elite level competition. He represents a crop of hometown athletes searching for gold at The World Games.
