Karlsruhe Hosts the 2nd Coordination Committee Meeting for The World Games 2029

On 15 April 2026, the city of Karlsruhe, Germany, hosted the 2nd Coordination Committee (CoCom) Meeting for The World Games 2029, marking another important milestone in the planning and delivery of the international multi-sport event, scheduled to take place from 19–29 July 2029.

Published: 15 April 2026

Location: Karlsruhe, Germany

Source: International World Games Association (IWGA)

About the Meeting

The meeting was jointly hosted by the International World Games Association (IWGA), the The World Games 2029 Organising Committee (TWG 2029 OC), and the City of Karlsruhe.

The session was chaired by Tom Dielen, Vice President of the IWGA, who highlighted the strong collaboration among all stakeholders represented within the Coordination Committee and emphasized the importance of maintaining close cooperation throughout the preparation process.

Key Topics Discussed

The Committee reviewed several strategic and operational priorities, including:

Financial framework and budget planning.

Final review of the sports programme ahead of the IWGA Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Games Master Plan, including venues, accommodation, and transportation.

Key milestones for the 2026–2027 planning period.

Cooperation with service partners.

Marketing, sponsorship, and communications strategy.

Preparatory operational workshops and coordination activities.

Preparatory Working Sessions

During the week preceding the Coordination Committee meeting, a series of technical workshops was held, bringing together specialists from the IWGA and the The World Games 2029 Organising Committee.

The sessions focused on detailed operational planning across multiple functional areas, further demonstrating the comprehensive preparation and strong commitment to delivering a world-class edition of The World Games 2029.

Next Steps

The meeting concluded with agreement on the next stages of preparation leading up to the IWGA Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place later this month.

Several key decisions relating to The World Games 2029 Karlsruhe project are expected to be adopted during the AGM, including the official ratification of the sports programme.

About the IWGA

Source: International World Games Association (IWGA) – theworldgames.org

National Sports Organization of Georgia (NSO)

Official News Release · 2026