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Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
8 athletes to represent UAE at World Games
The UAE is gearing up to participate in the 12th edition of the World Games, scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China, from August 7th to 17. The UAE will be represented by a delegation of eight male and female athletes, competing across three disciplines: jiu-jitsu, muaythai, and triathlon. The national jiu-jitsu team includes six athletes: Mohammed Al Suwaidi (69 kg), Mahdi Al Awlaki (77 kg), Saeed Al Kubaisi (85 kg), Asma Al Hosani (52 kg), Shamsa Al Amri (57 kg), and Shamma Al Kalbani (63 kg). At just 19 years old, Asma has already made history for the UAE. In 2023, she became the first Emirati woman to win a gold medal in martial arts at the Asian Games, claiming victory in the women's 52kg jiu-jitsu event in Hangzhou, China. Born in Abu Dhabi, Asma began training in jiu-jitsu at the age of 11 through a school program and joined the national team by 2016. She was balancing a demanding training schedule with her studies in mechanical engineering at Khalifa University. Prior to her Asian Games success, Asma secured the 52 kg title at the JJIF World Youth Championships, where she defeated fellow Emirati and teammate Shamsa Al Ameri in the final. In addition, Maryam Al Shamsi will represent the UAE in the triathlon competitions, while Mohammed Touizi will compete in muaythai. To ensure optimal preparation, the Technical and Sports Affairs Department at the UAE National Olympic Committee recently conducted a joint virtual meeting with the participating sports federations. The meeting focused on finalizing logistical and technical preparations ahead of the global event, which is expected to bring together over 5,000 athletes from 118 countries, competing in 34 sports disciplines. The World Games is a prestigious multi-sport event held every four years and organized by the International World Games Association (IWGA)—an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IWGA comprises 40 international sports federations, each contributing to a unique and diverse sporting program beyond the Olympic Games. Since the UAE's debut at the 8th edition of the World Games in 2009 in Taiwan where Mohamed Shehab secured a bronze medal in snooker, the country has earned a total of 12 medals in the event's history. Faisal Al Ketbi, a member of the national jiu-jitsu team, won both gold and silver medals in the 10th edition held in Poland in 2017. The national air sports team also added a bronze medal in the mixed category of parachuting at the same edition. The UAE's best-ever performance came in the previous edition in 2022, held in Birmingham, United States, where the delegation secured a record eight medals: two gold, one silver, and five bronze. The medals came in jiu-jitsu, muaythai, and freefall parachuting. Following the 11th edition in Birmingham, the UAE rose 10 places in the all-time World Games medals table to 56th place out of 101 participating countries.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
World Games 2025: India contingent, full schedule; all you need to know
The 12th edition of the World Games, a multi-national event that features sports not typically contested in the Olympics, is set to commence on Thursday, August 7, and will run its course for the next 10 days before finally coming to an end on Sunday, August 17. India will be sending an 18-member contingent for the event, which is scheduled to take place in Chengdu, the People's Republic of China, and will feature in five disciplines: Archery, Billiards, Roller Skating, Wushu, and Racquetball. What are the World Games? The World Games is a prestigious international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring sports and disciplines not contested in the Olympic Games. Organised by the International World Games Association (IWGA) under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the event celebrates diversity in global sport. Athletes compete in disciplines like floorball, squash, kickboxing, drone racing, and sport climbing, showcasing elite talent across 30-plus sports. The 2025 edition of the World Games will showcase 253 medal events spanning 34 sports and 60 disciplines. India, a participant since the inaugural Games in 1981, has earned a total of five medals over the years. This includes one gold, one silver, and three bronze. When is the opening ceremony of World Games 2025? The opening ceremony of the 2025 World Games will take place on Thursday, August 7, at 20:00 local time in Chengdu, China (5:30 p.m. IST). Set at the Tianfu International Conference Centre, the event promises a spectacular celebration of culture, sport, and global unity. Athletes, officials, and fans from around the world will gather for what many are calling 'the first big party of the Games.' With dazzling performances, traditional Chinese elements, and the iconic parade of nations, the ceremony officially marks the beginning of the 12th edition of the World Games, even as some competitions start earlier in the day. Overall list of sports at World Games 2025 Sport Discipline Air Sports Drone Sports American Football Flag Football Archery Field, Target Billiards Sports Carom, Pool, Snooker Boules Sports Lyonnaise, Pétanque Canoe Dragon Boat, Marathon, Polo Cheerleading Pom DanceSport Breaking, Latin, Standard Fistball Outdoor Floorball Indoor Flying Disc Disc Golf, Ultimate Gymnastics Acrobatic, Aerobic, Parkour, Trampoline Handball Beach Ju-Jitsu Duo, Duo for athletes with impairment, Fighting, Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) Karate Kata, Kumite Kickboxing K1 Style, Point Fighting Korfball Beach, Indoor Lacrosse Sixes Lacrosse Life Saving Pool Muaythai Combat Orienteering Foot Orienteering Powerboating MotoSurf (biofuel/electric) Powerlifting Classic, Equipped Racquetball Racquetball Roller Sports Inline Freestyle, Inline Hockey, Speed Skating SAMBO Combat Baseball-Softball Softball Sport Climbing Speed Squash Squash Triathlon Duathlon Tug of War Outdoor Underwater Sports Finswimming, Freediving, Freediving for athletes with impairment Waterski and Wakeboard Cable Wakeboard, Wakeboard, Wake Surf Wushu Sanda, Taolu India contingent for World Games 2025 India's contingent for the 2025 World Games features a promising mix of experience and emerging talent across multiple disciplines. Leading the charge in compound archery are seasoned names like Abhishek Verma and Rishabh Yadav, while rising stars Parneet Kaur and Madhura Dhamangaonkar—fresh off medal wins at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr—will also be key contenders. In roller sports, Shreyasi Joshi and Anand Velkumar, who impressed at the recent Asian Championships, are set to compete. Former world billiards champion Sourav Kothari brings pedigree to the squad, while Wushu will see Roshibina Devi Naorem headline India's campaign. Full list of Indian contingent for World Games 2025: Archery – Compound Men's Individual Rakesh Kumar Abhishek Verma Rishabh Yadav Women's Individual Parneet Kaur Madhura Dhamangaonkar Mixed Team To be decided Billiards Mixed Heyball Shivam Arora Men's 15 Reds Sourav Kothari Kamal Chawla Women's 6 Reds Natasha Chethan Racquetball Men's Singles Kosetty Jyotheekalyan Women's Singles Shilpa Dalvi Mixed Doubles Kosetty Jyotheekalyan / Shilpa Dalvi Roller Sports Women's Events Slalom Classic – Shreyasi Joshi Men's Events Slalom Classic – Jinesh Satyan Nanal Elimination Race (15,000m Road) – Velkumar Anand Kumar One Lap Road – Aryanpal Singh Ghuman Point Race (10,000m Road) – Velkumar Anand Kumar Sprint (100m Road) – Aryanpal Singh Ghuman Dual Time Trial (200m Track) – Aryanpal Singh Ghuman Elimination (10,000m Track) – Velkumar Anand Kumar Points (5,000m Track) – Velkumar Anand Kumar Sprint (1,000m Track) – Velkumar Anand Kumar, Aryanpal Singh Ghuman Sprint (500m + D Track) – Aryanpal Singh Ghuman Wushu – Sanda Women's 52kg – Namrata Batra Men's 56kg – Abhishek Jamwal Women's 60kg – Roshibina Devi Naorem World Games 2025: Full schedule Sport Event Start Date End Date Venue Archery Men's and women's compound August 7 August 9 Qinglong Lake Park Archery Mixed team August 8 August 8 Qinglong Lake Park Billiards Mixed heyball August 10 August 14 Civil Aviation Flight University of China Tianfu Campus Gymnasium Billiards Men's snooker August 10 August 14 Civil Aviation Flight University of China Tianfu Campus Gymnasium Billiards Women's snooker August 10 August 13 Civil Aviation Flight University of China Tianfu Campus Gymnasium Wushu Sanda events August 10 August 12 Hi-Tech Zone Sports Centre Gymnasium Roller sports Speed skating track events August 12 August 13 Chengdu Roller Sports Centre Racquetball Men's and women's singles August 13 August 17 Hi-Tech Zone Sports Centre Public Fitness Gymnasium Roller sports Speed skating road events August 14 August 15 Chengdu Roller Sports Centre Racquetball Mixed doubles August 15 August 17 Hi-Tech Zone Sports Centre Public Fitness Gymnasium Roller sports Men's slalom classic inline freestyle August 17 August 17 Chengdu Roller Sports Centre Roller sports Women's slalom classic inline freestyle August 17 August 17 Chengdu Roller Sports Centre World Games 2025: Live streaming and telecast details When will World Games 2025 begin? The World Games 2025 will begin with the opening ceremony in Chengdu, the People's Republic of China, on Thursday, August 7. When will India's events in World Games 2025 begin? India will start their campaign in World Games 2025 with compound archery on Thursday, August 7. Where is the World Games 2025 being held? The World Games will be held from August 7 to August 17 in Chengdu, the People's Republic of China. Where to watch live telecast of World Games 2025 in India? There will be no live telecast of World Games 2025 available in India. Fans can watch live streaming of World Games 2025 on in India.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Sport
- Al Etihad
UAE to compete in World Games Chengdu 2025
6 Aug 2025 14:59 CHENGDU (WAM)The UAE is taking part in the 12th edition of the World Games, scheduled to be held in Chengdu, China, from August 7 to 17, with a delegation of eight male and female athletes competing across three sports: jiu-jitsu, muaythai, and national jiu-jitsu team includes six athletes: Mohammed Al Suwaidi (69 kg), Mahdi Al Awlaki (77 kg), Saeed Al Kubaisi (85 kg), Asma Al Hosani (52 kg), Shamsa Al Amri (57 kg), and Shamma Al Kalbani (63 kg).In addition, Maryam Al Shamsi will represent the UAE in the triathlon competitions, while Mohammed Touizi will compete in Technical and Sports Affairs Department at the National Olympic Committee recently held a joint virtual meeting with the participating sports federations to review final preparations ahead of the global event, which will see over 5,000 athletes from 118 countries competing across 34 World Games, a multi-sport event held every four years, is organised by the International World Games Association (IWGA), a body recognised by the International Olympic Committee. The IWGA comprises 40 international sports the UAE's debut at the 8th edition of the World Games in 2009 in Taiwan where Mohamed Shehab secured a bronze medal in snooker, the country has earned a total of 12 medals in the event's Al Ketbi, a member of the national jiu-jitsu team, won both gold and silver medals in the 10th edition held in Poland in national air sports team also added a bronze medal in the mixed category of parachuting at the same UAE's best-ever performance came in the previous edition in 2022, held in Birmingham, United States, where the delegation secured a record eight medals: two gold, one silver, and five bronze. The medals came in jiu-jitsu, muaythai, and freefall the 11th edition in Birmingham, the UAE rose 10 places in the all-time World Games medals table to 56th place out of 101 participating countries. Italy maintained its lead in the cumulative medal standings with a total of 490 medals, despite finishing fourth in the 2022 edition with 49 medals.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
How The World Games Is A Springboard For Sports Going For The Olympics
You would have seen it there first: long before they became part of the Olympic Games, sport climbing, breaking, lacrosse, and flag football were pillars of The World Games, a once-in-a-quadrennium event that has become a pipeline for aspiring Olympic sports. Couples compete in dance sport at The World Games 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland. Almost all of sports contested at The World Games aspire to become part of the Olympic Games one day. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Chances are you may not have heard of The World Games. Specifically for sports and disciplines that aren't part of the Olympic program, The World Games debuted in California in 1981, where first titles were awarded in tug-of-war. During the past several years The World Games and its parent organization the International World Games Association (IWGA) have worked to showcase its unique identity more. The upcoming edition, which begins August 6 in Chengdu, China, promises to be more accessible and high-profile than ever. 'We want to bring the Games closer to the fans,' IWGA President Jose Perurena affirmed in a 2023 interview. After a triumphal return to the United States in 2022, where spectators goggled at sumo wrestling in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, and crooned along with Lionel Ritchie during the closing ceremony, the event has moved to Chengdu, the emerging sports hub of western China. The Chengdu Games will begin with an opening ceremony that features a parade of the more than 100 nations involved. The 11-day schedule has more than 4000 athletes competing for titles in 34 sports including floorball, orienteering, and inline skating, then retiring to their housing in the all-inclusive athletes village designed to spur community-building and cultural exchange. There's also a torch relay and a recently launched global streaming platform, The World Games Live, that will allow viewers to watch extensive coverage free as it unfolds or on demand later. Influencing — influenced by — the Olympics If all this sounds rather Olympic, that's partly the point. For athletes in dance sport or dragon boat racing, The World Games offers athletes whose sports happen to fall outside the spotlight cast by the Olympics the unique chance to be part of something larger than life. For sports hoping to become part of the Olympics one day, which is basically all of them, it's an audition before the International Olympic Committee, which will be watching closely and contemplating what might good adds for future Games. 'There is no clear red line between Olympic and non-Olympic sports any more,' said Perurena, a 1968 Olympian who has been President of the International Canoe Federation. The Spaniard takes pride noting that at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics four World Games sports, including sport climbing, became part of the Olympics. Breaking made its Olympic debut in Paris last summer. Baseball and softball, lacrosse, flag football and squash have been confirmed for Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC is selective about the sports it lets into the Olympics, which generally have to demonstrate global appeal and be practiced in several dozen countries. With The World Games, athletes and federations alike get something that's mutually beneficial. 'Our athletes are the winners in this development. They are receiving more and more of the attention they deserve,' Perurena said. 'Our event represents the whole diversity of sport, and is thus this kind of showcase. This is both a challenge and a commitment for the Games in Chengdu. Expectations are high."
