The Executive Committee of the International World Games Association (IWGA) held a strategic meeting in Lausanne on 24 and 25 January. A crucial step for the preparation for the 2025 Games, which will take place in Chengdu, in China. "By the end of January, most of the qualifying events will be completed", the IWGA welcomes in a press release. No clouds on the horizon for the smooth running of the event, the Executive Committee expressing "his confidence » with regard to the organizing committee. The news is also encouraging regarding the " Sponsorship and promotion efforts led by Chengdu 2025 ». The IWGA emphasizes that "significant opportunities" have been identified for the sale of international media rights and "Several major broadcasters, including CCTV, have expressed encouraging interest in acquiring the rights". Discussions are also moving in the right direction regarding the participation of Karlsruhe, host of the 2029 edition, in the closing ceremony and the presentation of the flag this year. Several cities around the world have also demonstrated their interest in hosting the Games in 2033. "Discussions with potential host cities are ongoing », the IWGA said.
