The new logo of the 12th edition of The World Games being hosted in Chengdu, China during 2025 was revealed.
The Chengdu, China edition is expected to have 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries who will feature in 35 sports, 61 disciplines and compete in a total of 254 medal events. The latest Games were hosted by Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
During December 2023, the Chengdu 2025 organising committee initiated an international contest to create the logo, mascot and slogan of The World Games 2025. A total of 9,235 (national and international) national and foreign applicants participated.
The winning Chengdu 2025 logo was designed by the Britisher designer John Fairley. Unveiled on 17th May 2024, the design is inspired by iconic Chinese symbols such as the giant panda, the hibiscus flower, and the Chinese knot. The upper part creatively incorporates the facial features of the giant panda and reflects the history and culture of the host city, Chengdu and the Sichuan Province. The centre of the logo represents the Chinese knot which symbolises unity, prosperity, and luck. It emphasises the importance of unity and embodies the core values of The World Games, resonating with the participants and audiences.
The Chengdu 2025 mascot and slogan will be unveiled at the ‘One Year to Go’ event during August 2024.
The IWGA–International World Games Association is a non-profit-making international sports organisation recognised and supported by the IOC-International Olympic Committee. IWGA comprises 40 International Member Sports Federations. It administers and promotes TWG-The World Games, a multi-sport event held every four years.
