GAAS-General Administration of Sport of China announced that from 7 August 2024 the countdown officially has started for The World Games Chengdu 2025, which will take place from 7-17 August in 2025.
More than 4,000 athletes from over 100 countries are set to compete in this worldclass multi-sport event, featuring 35 sports.
To mark this forthcoming mega event, festivities were held across three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, and Chengdu.
Beijing Celebrations
A press conference was held to create awarness about the progress of sport competition organisation, venues development, and the cultural programmes planned for TWG 2025. During this event, the official slogan, mascots, and merchandise for TWG 2025 were unveiled.
Hong Kong Highlights
A promotional tour named “TWG Chengdu-HK Railway,” was hosted. Train compartments were adorned with TWG branding elements, and a special reception celebrated the One-Year-to-Go milestone.
Chengdu Festivities
The One-Year-to-Go Countdown Ceremony took place at the International Friendship Hall within the venue of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu. Participants included representatives from the IWGA, GAAS, Sichuan Province, Chengdu Municipality, world champions, the Chinese National Korfball Team, and local citizens. The ceremony featured the premiere of the One-Year-to-Go promotional video, speeches, and the official unveiling of the TWG 2025 slogan, mascots, and uniforms.
12th The World Games 2025: Chengdu, China Edition Logo Revealed
A special highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of the countdown clock located in Taikoo Li, provided by IWGA sponsor Tissot.
The World Games 2025 Slogan
The chosen slogan for TWG 2025 is Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders. This slogan encapsulates the diversity and intensity of the sports featured in the event, as well as the many experiences and possibilities Chengdu offers to its residents and visitors.
IWGA-The International World Games Association
IWGA is a non-profit-making international sports organisation recognised and supported by the International Olympic Committee. The IWGA comprises 40 International Member Sports Federations. It administers and promotes The World Games (TWG), a multi-sport event held every four years that features around 35 sports on its programme.