Other Multi-Sport Games Discussion Thread

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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

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One day until the Asia Pacific Masters Games!

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

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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.

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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

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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

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

 

 

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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 

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The OCA also decided to recognize the sports of jump rope and dodgeball, while removing recognition from kho kho.

 

Link: https://ocasia.org/news/4104-oca-accepts-two-new-sports-jump-rope-and-dodgeball-while-withdrawing-recognition-for-kho-kho.html

Edited July 7, 2023 by Olympian1010

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On 6/27/2023 at 1:24 AM, Olympian1010 said:

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

You could do a lot worse in hosting terms than 2027 Portugal, 2031 Croatia - it might create a stable foundation for the event going forward to have two hosts ready in advance. Meanwhile still absolutely no word whatsoever on possible hosts for the 2026 European Championships event, which despite being the more popular fanwise, looks like it's about to come unstuck after two editions...