Alabama Power, Protective Life and Regions Bank have been unveiled as the first three corporate sponsors of the 2021 World Games in Birmingham in Alabama.

World Games staff met with local organisers of the 2021 edition in Birmingham, Alabama, as preparations for the event continue.

The official sports programme for the 2021 World Games in Birmingham has been revealed during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International World Games Association (IWGA) here at SportAccord Summit.

Organisers discussed budgets and sports programmes as Birmingham, Alabama, gears up to host the 2021 World Games.

Birmingham 2021 chief executive DJ Mackovets has revealed here today that organisers of the next World Games realistically think they can reduce their budget by around $25 million (£19 million/€21.2 million).

Birmingham 2021 chief executive DJ Mackovets claimed his team have gained a lot from attending Wrocław 2017 as they prepare to host the next edition of the World Games. 

The International World Games Association (IWGA) is considering including disabled athletes at the 2021 edition of the event.

Experienced project management professional DJ Mackovets has been appointed chief executive of the 2021 World Games in Birmingham in Alabama.

José Perurena, the President of the International World Games Association (IWGA), has visited Birmingham to discuss plans for the 2021 edition of the multi-sport event in the American city.