LIST OF SPORTS AT THE WORLD URBAN GAMES
Competition:
- Basketball, 3×3
- Cycling, BMX Freestyle and BMX Flatland
- Dancesport, Breaking
- Gymnastics, Parkour speed
- Orienteering, Sprint Orienteering
- World Skate, Roller Freestyle and Skateboard Streat
- Flying Disc Freestyle
Showcase:
- Baseball & Softball, Baseball 5
- Modern Pentathlon, Laser run
- Rowing, Indoor Rowing
WHY HOST THE WORLD URBAN GAMES?
- SPECTACULAR YET COMPACT AND MANAGEABLE
- Unique opportunity for focused international promotion
- Engagement with youth and community in new and exciting ways
- Promotion of public health and wellness through urban sports
- Celebrated every 2 years, over 3 to 5 days
- Extensive global media coverage showcasing the host city as energetic, creative and talented
CULTURE
A festival atmosphere makes the Games accessible to fans and families alike, with chances for all to engage with the event. Events and activations accompany the competitions, to bring the values of combat sports and martial arts to life:
- A festival for fans
- Ambassador programme
- Sports Demonstrations/ Entertainment
- Youth masterclass
- Cultural exhibitions and conferences
LEGACY
- Encouraging youth participation in sports
- Strengthening the experience of local elite athletes and increasing medal potential at top international events
- Worldwide media exposure for the country and the city
- Local economy: spending by the organisers, participants and spectators
- Gain experience in organising top international multi-sports events
- Increased recognition when bidding for future international sports events
