Over 8,500 athletes: The United World Games conquer Carinthia!

Over 8,500 athletes: The United World Games conquer Carinthia!

Südring 207, 9020 Klagenfurt, Österreich - The anticipation is great, because from 19 to June 22, 2025, around 8,500 children and adolescents from 30 nations flock to Carinthia to take part in the United World Games (UWG). The event not only promises top sporting performance, but also a sign of international understanding and tolerance. This emphasizes Governor Peter Kaiser, who praises the connecting power of sport and emphasizes the importance of the games. According to Meinbezirk.at , the event is estimated at 3.5 million euros as an international sports and Tourism goal further into the spotlight.

The participants can expect an exciting sports program in ten different disciplines, which is held on 23 sports fields with a total of 1,735 encounters. The program includes field hockey, ice hockey, rugby, and also lacrosse, which will be there for the first time this year and will be Olympic from 2028. Coaches and scouts from US colleges will be on site to discover and promote talented young tennis players.

cultural exchange in the players town

A central starting point during the UWG is the Players Town, which offers numerous amenities for athletes and fans. Here the participants can register and fall back on a rich gastronomic offer. The entertainment offers are also not neglected: in addition to karaoke and table football, a lounge and a souvenir shop provide additional variety. The Players Town should not only serve as a meeting point, but also as a place of cultural exchange and friendship, such as Unitedworldgames.com reports.

In addition, current results and game plans are provided during the tournament days to ensure that the participants run smoothly. The Welcome Party festively opened the event on Thursday and offers numerous opportunities for networking and celebrating.

a year full of sporting highlights

2024 is not only the year of the United World Games, but also an important Olympic year in which the Olympic and Paralympic Games take place in Paris. This will steer the eyes of the sports world on France and complements the diverse sporty highlights this year. The Olympic youth winter games also take place from January 19 to February 1, 2024 and bring together almost 2,000 young athletes from 81 nations, which underlines the importance of international sporting events. Publications of the German Olympic Sportbund emphasize the importance of promoting friendship and peace through sport.

The United World Games in Carinthia not only promise exciting competitions, but also a platform for promoting international relationships and intercultural exchange. If sport overcomes the borders, friendships can grow up and the spirit of international understanding can be strengthened.