Around 4,000 athletes from over 110 countries are expected to compete in about 35 sports during the 13th edition of The World Games 2029 in Germany
The International World Games Association (IWGA) officially confirmed that Hockey5s will feature in the programme for the World Games 2029 to be held in German city of Karlsruhe.
“Participating in multi-sport events presents a great opportunity for our athletes and to further develop the reach and popularity of Hockey5s,” FIH President Tayyab Ikram was quoted as saying by FIH website.
“On behalf of the global hockey community, I would like to express our utmost gratitude to the IWGA for including Hockey5s in the official sports programme of The World Games 2029 Karlsruhe,” FIH President said.
The International World Games Association (IWGA) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 25 April at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland officially confirmed that Hockey5s will be included in the programme for the World Games 2029 in Karlsruhe.
The 13th edition of The World Games will welcome around 4,000 world-class athletes from over 110 countries and regions to compete in about 35 sports.
The indoor hockey was an invitational sport in 2005, and Hockey5s was a demonstration sport at The World Games in 2022. This is the first time that a hockey has been included in the programme as a medal event.
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