"World Games' Support Team Relinquishes Responsibilities"

Karlsruhe, Germany, is set to make history once again as it prepares to host the 13th World Games in 2029. This will mark the city's second time hosting the prestigious event, a world premiere for any city.

The World Games 2029 will take place every four years, following the Olympic Summer Games, and will be a festival of sport, celebrating short distances and sustainability. The global community can expect world-class sporting action and entertainment in Karlsruhe, as stated by IWGA President José Perurena.

Dr. Frank Mentrup, the Mayor of Karlsruhe, is leading the city's preparations for the event. He has been prominently involved in the city administration's dedicated company established for the organization of the World Games. The city received the symbolic “baton” for hosting, symbolizing its responsibility, and the official agreement was signed by Mayor Frank Mentrup alongside IWGA leadership.

Around 5,000 world-class athletes from more than 100 countries are expected to participate in around 35 sports at the 13th World Games. The event will feature a diverse range of non-Olympic sports, offering an exciting and unique spectacle for both athletes and spectators.

The state of Baden-Württemberg and the federal government have pledged funding contributions for the 13th World Games. The state will contribute 33 million euros, while the federal government will contribute 55 million euros, bringing the total estimated costs to approximately 120 million euros.

Theresa Schopper, the Minister of Sport in Baden-Württemberg and the Chair of the Sport Ministers' Conference, and Dr. Christiane Schenderlein, the Minister of State for Sport and Volunteering in the federal government, have expressed their support for the event.

The 13th World Games in Karlsruhe will take place from July 19 to 29, 2029. The city is eager to showcase its hospitality and sporting spirit to the world, and the event is expected to captivate not only the city of Karlsruhe but also the region and the country.

For more information about the 13th World Games, please contact the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport's Press Office and Citizen Inquiries. Germany has a strong history in the World Games, having placed first in the medal table at the 12th World Games in Chengdu with 47 medals (24 gold, 7 silver, 16 bronze). The country's best performance in the historical overall ranking since 1981 was before the Chengdu games, standing in second place.

Karlsruhe is the first city to host the World Games of non-Olympic sports for the second time. The city's previous hosting of the World Games in 1985 was a resounding success, and there is no doubt that the 2029 event will follow in its footsteps. The countdown to the 13th World Games in Karlsruhe has begun, and the city is gearing up for an unforgettable sporting extravaganza.