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Protective Stadium to host 2022 World Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies

  • By Geoff Berkeley
Protective Stadium to host 2022 World Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2022 World Games will be held at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, it has been confirmed.

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World Games 2022 releases special license plates

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World Games 2022 releases special license plates

The organisers of the World Games 2022 are giving locals in Birmingham in Alabama the opportunity to order an official license plate with the competition's logo on it.

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Iroquois Nationals could be thrown World Games lifeline as organisers try to resolve lacrosse row

  • By Michael Houston
Iroquois Nationals could be thrown World Games lifeline as organisers try to resolve lacrosse row

World Lacrosse has confirmed that they are working with the Organising Committee of the 2022 World Games to change the format of the sport's competition to allow indigenous groups to take part.

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Additional costs following World Games postponement "manageable", insists IWGA treasurer

  • By Liam Morgan
Additional costs following World Games postponement "manageable", insists IWGA treasurer

International World Games Association (IWGA) treasurer Lukas Hinder has insisted the additional costs stemming from the postponement of the World Games in Birmingham are manageable for the organisation.

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IWGA President praises efficient decision-making in postponing World Games

  • By Michael Houston
IWGA President praises efficient decision-making in postponing World Games

International World Games Association (IWGA) President José Perurena has praised the "quick and efficient" decision-making that led to the postponement of the now 2022 Birmingham World Games.

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IWGA chief executive confirms all Birmingham 2021 World Games venues secured for rescheduled event

  • By Liam Morgan
IWGA chief executive confirms all Birmingham 2021 World Games venues secured for rescheduled event

All venues for the 2021 World Games in Birmingham have been secured after the event was postponed by a year, International World Games Association (IWGA) chief executive Nick Sellers has confirmed.

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Birmingham 2021 World Games moved back a year following Tokyo 2020 postponement

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Birmingham 2021 World Games moved back a year following Tokyo 2020 postponement

The Birmingham 2021 World Games have been moved back a year to 2022, it has been confirmed.

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World Games to "urgently review" Birmingham 2021 dates after Olympics clash confirmed

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World Games to "urgently review" Birmingham 2021 dates after Olympics clash confirmed

The International World Games Association (IWGA) have pledged to "urgently review" next year's edition in American city Birmingham after the clash of dates caused by the rearranged Olympics.

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World Games say speculation on Birmingham 2021 "premature" after Olympics postponed

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World Games say speculation on Birmingham 2021 "premature" after Olympics postponed

The International World Games Association (IWGA) has said it is "premature" to speculate about potential repercussions for the 2021 edition in American city Birmingham after Tokyo 2020 was postponed.

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World Games 2021 qualification could be cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus

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World Games 2021 qualification could be cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus

International World Games Association (IWGA) President José Perurena has warned that qualification events for The World Games 2021 could be cancelled or postponed.

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Birmingham 2021 appoints new chief executive for World Games

  • By Duncan Mackay
Birmingham 2021 appoints new chief executive for World Games

Nick Sellers has been appointed as the new chief executive of the 2021 World Games, it was announced today.

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Tissot to extend World Games role as official timekeeper at Birmingham 2021

  • By Duncan Mackay
Tissot to extend World Games role as official timekeeper at Birmingham 2021

Swiss watchmaker Tissot will extend its position as official timekeeper and results service for the 2021 World Games in Birmingham in Alabama, it has been announced.

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Fistball World Tour Final to take place in Birmingham year before World Games

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Fistball World Tour Final to take place in Birmingham year before World Games

The International Fistball Association (IFA) Fistball World Tour Final will take place in Birmingham in the United States next year, it has been announced.

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Birmingham 2021 chair hopes World Games will boost city

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Birmingham 2021 chair hopes World Games will boost city

Birmingham 2021 chairman Jonathan Porter hopes the World Games will increase the visibility of the city and establish it as a sport destination.

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Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic champion, celebrated her 100th birthday today with a large cake ©Hungarian Olympic Committee

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Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.

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