2009: The World Games, Kaohsiung
The World Games are a multi-sport event organized by the International World Games Association (IWGA), held to
showcase sports that are not represented at the Olympic Games. Examples of such disciplines are parachuting, billiards,
bodybuilding, squash,
and water skiing.
The 2009 World Games will be held in Kaohsiung, Republic of China (Taiwan) from July 16 to 26. Under IWGA rules,
the city may not construct any new facilities to accommodate the games.
Links:
World Games 2009 Website