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Participating sports confirmed for 2021 Birmingham World Games
From karate to korfball, the 30 participating sports in 2021’s big event.
World Games logo courtesy of the International World Games Association.
The 2021 World Games might not be coming to Birmingham for another three years, but the full list of participating sports — which range from karate to “korfball” — has already been announced.
On Monday morning, the International World Games Association released the full list of sports included in the event, which will take place from July 15-25, 2021. There will be a total of 30 sports — three more than in last year’s World Games in Wroclaw, Poland. Notable additions to the lineup include raquetball, which was last played in the 2013 games, and softball, last played in the 1985 games. You can find a full list of the games below.
“This is an exciting time as we learn more about the sports that will be part of the World Games in Birmingham 2021,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in a press release. “They are a combination of familiar sports and a few lesser-known ones that many people will come to love. As we prepare to host the world in 2021, we also have a great opportunity to learn more about the incredible athletes and competition heading to our city. We’ll be ready.”
See the full list of participating sports below.
