Other Multi-Sport Games Discussion Thread

[Grassmarket 3,362]

6 hours ago, Olympian1010 said:

Sambo will be added to the main sports program of the The World Games 2025. I believe all the sports that featured in 2022 will stay on the program as well.

 

 

 

 

Just the right time to bring a sport invented by the Russian military into the pathway to the Olympics.  

[John Foyne 32]

On 5/3/2023 at 11:22 AM, Olympian1010 said:

Sambo will be added to the main sports program of the The World Games 2025. I believe all the sports that featured in 2022 will stay on the program as well.

 

The LOC has shortlisted the following sports for the invitational sports program: American Football (Flag Football), Cheerleading, Dragon Boat, Duathlon, Freestyle Inline. 
 

I believe one (or maybe more) of the following para sports will be included as well: Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Dance, Para Ju-Jitsu, Freediving Disabled.

 

The IWGA also mentioned a proposal regarding Powerboating in the article, but the status of that seems unclear to me.

 

Link: https://www.theworldgames.org/news/The-World-Games-17/30-sports-for-The-World-Games-2025-2452

 

 

I just re-read that article several times. I could be wrong, but I don't see bowling or sumo on the list of official sports. Tough to understand this decision. Bowling has been in every edition of TWG, and Sumo has been one of the most popular sports in the last two editions. 

[Olympian1010 7,943]

20 minutes ago, John Foyne said:

I just re-read that article several times. I could be wrong, but I don't see bowling or sumo on the list of official sports. Tough to understand this decision. Bowling has been in every edition of TWG, and Sumo has been one of the most popular sports in the last two editions. 

Oh, I don’t see them either now that you mention it 

 

Sumo being dropped would be quite shocking as it was routinely one of the most popular sports. I believe it sold out of tickets for multiple editions of The World Games. It was certainly the hottest ticket last summer as least. Of course, there was also that dramatic disqualification/re-match episode last year too. 
 

Bowling being dropped wouldn’t be as big of a surprise to me. It’s not the most television friendly sport, though it certainly can be broadcast and easily followed with decent graphics. It also has a semi-costly, specialized venue that can’t shared with other sports on the program. Still, it would be tough to see such a mainstay booted off the program.

 

EDIT: I forgot when I wrote this, but the IBF (International Bowling Federation) was embroiled in a financial/governance scandal recently. Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1123554/ibf-financial-allegations-on-eve-of-egm 

The gold medalist in women’s singles at The World Games 2017 was also disqualified for doping, so maybe a combination a strikes against the sport.

 

Edited May 4, 2023 by Olympian1010

[owenp_23 564]

One day until the Asia Pacific Masters Games!

[Olympian1010 7,943]

 are reportedly interested in submitting bids for the 2027 Jeux de la Francophonie: https://www.francsjeux.com/breves/benin-announces-its-candidacy

[Olympian1010 7,943]

Special Olympics World Games are underway in . It’s a great event for inclusivity, and it still largely captures that multi-sport games energy you get from the other major Games.

[Gianlu33 4,502]

According to Publico, Portogal could host 2027 European Games

 

https://www.publico.pt/2023/06/24/desporto/noticia/governo-quer-portugal-organize-jogos-europeus-2054520

[Olympian1010 7,943]

56 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said:

According to Publico, Portogal could host 2027 European Games

 

https://www.publico.pt/2023/06/24/desporto/noticia/governo-quer-portugal-organize-jogos-europeus-2054520

I guess it can reasonably assumed then that the two candidates in talks with the EOC are . Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1138211/capralos-two-cities-2027

Edited June 27, 2023 by Olympian1010

[Griff88 1,949]

From this glitched stream of OCA, it seems like we will be having Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin

 

 

[Olympian1010 7,943]

2 minutes ago, Griff88 said:

From this glitched stream of OCA, it seems like we will be having Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin

You really have to appreciate the randomness with which this event is held