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The '''2021 World Games''' is an international sporting competition scheduled to be held in [[Birmingham]] from July 15, [[2021]] to July 25, 2021. The event, which debuted in [[1981]], brings together approximately 4,000 athletes from 100 countries every four years to compete in dozens of sports that are not contested at the Olympic Games.
The '''2021 World Games''' is an international sporting competition scheduled to be held in [[Birmingham]] from July 15, [[2021]] to July 25, 2021. The event, which debuted in [[1981]], brings together approximately 3,600 athletes from as many as 100 countries every four years to compete in dozens of sports that are not contested at the Olympic Games.


The International World Games Association is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and acts under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. Birmingham's organizers, led by [[Scott Myers]] and [[Edgar Weldon]] of the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]], and accompanied by [[David Benck]] of [[Hibbett Sports]] and [[Birmingham City Council]] president [[Johnathan Austin]], made the final pitch in competition with Lima, Peru and Ufa, Russia in Lausanne. Additional support was lent by former IWGA president [[Ron Froehlich]], who has lived in Birmingham since [[1976]].
The International World Games Association is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and acts under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. Birmingham's organizers, led by [[Scott Myers]] and [[Edgar Weldon]] of the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]], and accompanied by [[David Benck]] of [[Hibbett Sports]] and [[Birmingham City Council]] president [[Johnathan Austin]], made the final pitch in competition with Lima, Peru and Ufa, Russia in Lausanne. Additional support was lent by former IWGA president [[Ron Froehlich]], who has lived in Birmingham since [[1976]].
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The city's bid was supported by the City of [[Birmingham]], the State of [[Alabama]] and the United States Olympic Committee. IWGA president José Perurena announced Birmingham as the selection on [[January 22]], [[2015]]. This will be the first World Games held in the United States since the inaugural games hosted in Santa Clara, California.
The city's bid was supported by the City of [[Birmingham]], the State of [[Alabama]] and the United States Olympic Committee. IWGA president José Perurena announced Birmingham as the selection on [[January 22]], [[2015]]. This will be the first World Games held in the United States since the inaugural games hosted in Santa Clara, California.


[[Alabama Power]] executive [[Jonathan Porter]] succeeded Weldon as chair of the organizing committee in July [[2016]]. Porter's committee met with IWGA CEO Joachim Gossow and media coordinator Hagan Bossdorf in September of that year, acknowledging that a lot of work would be required to get the plans on schedule. Local organizers project an overall budget of less than the $75 million originally discussed. Because of limited availability of public funds, planners expect to house athletes in university dormitories rather than hotels. The [[Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau]] expects the event to provide an overall economic impact to the region of between $224.4 and $288.6 million.
[[Alabama Power]] executive [[Jonathan Porter]] succeeded Weldon as chair of the organizing committee in July [[2016]]. Porter's committee met with IWGA CEO Joachim Gossow and media coordinator Hagan Bossdorf in September of that year, acknowledging that a lot of work would be required to get the plans on schedule. Local organizers project an overall budget of less than the $75 million originally discussed. Because of limited availability of public funds, planners expect to house athletes in university dormitories rather than in hotels.  


In March [[2017]] veteran event organizer [[D. J. Mackovets]] was hired as CEO of the Birmingham World Games. In December of that year the Committee announced a proposed budget of about $50 million, more than half of which would be raised privately through corporate sponsorships. The event would require 2,200 volunteers to assist with 4,000 expected athletes and 1,000 members of the press across 20 venues.
Mokovets expects overall attendance of around 100,000, with a "conservative" estimate of local revenues at $5.1 million, or $20.5 million statewide. The [[Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau]] has estimated that the event could provide an overall economic impact to the region of between $224.4 and $288.6 million.


Sports to be included within the event were announced in April [[2018]] at the SportAccord Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. Softball and racquetball were returned to the event after eight- and 36-year absences, respectively. The Birmingham Organizing Committee added Duathlon, Lacrosse, Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball on an invitational basis with the approval of the IWGA.
In March [[2017]] veteran event organizer [[D. J. Mackovets]] was hired as CEO of the Birmingham World Games. In December of that year the Committee announced a proposed budget of $48 million, more than half of which would be raised privately through corporate sponsorships. The event would require 2,200 volunteers to assist with 3,600 expected athletes from 100 countries, as well as around 1,000 members of the press.


==Events==
==Events==
Sports to be included within the event were announced in April [[2018]] at the SportAccord Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. Softball and racquetball were returned to the event after eight- and 36-year absences, respectively. A total of 35 events will be contested at the 2021 World Games, including 30 selected by the IWGA and five "invitational" events selected by the Birmingham Organizing Committee.
* Artistic & Dance sports (Dance, Gymnastics, Parkour)
* Artistic & Dance sports (Dance, Gymnastics, Parkour)
* Ball sports (Beach Handball, Canoe Polo, Fistball, Floorball, Handball, Korfball, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Softball, Squash)
* Ball sports (Beach Handball, Canoe Polo, Fistball, Floorball, Handball, Korfball, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Softball, Squash)
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* Invitational sports (American Football, Duathlon, Lacrosse, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball)
* Invitational sports (American Football, Duathlon, Lacrosse, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball)


==Potential venues==
==Venues==
===Confirmed venues===
* [[Barber Motorsports Park]]
* [[Barber Motorsports Park]]
* [[Bartow Arena]]
* [[BBVA Stadium]]
* [[Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center]], [[Legacy Arena]]
* [[Birmingham-Southern College]]
* [[Oak Mountain State Park]]
* [[Sloss Furnaces]]
===Potential venues===
* [[Birmingham CrossPlex]]
* [[Birmingham CrossPlex]]
* [[Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center]], [[Legacy Arena]]
* [[Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport]]
* [[Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport]]
* [[Birmingham-Southern College]]
* [[Downtown YMCA|Birmingham YMCA]]
* [[Downtown YMCA|Birmingham YMCA]]
* [[Boutwell Auditorium]]
* [[Boutwell Auditorium]]
* [[Lakeshore Foundation]]
* [[Lakeshore Foundation]]
* [[Oak Mountain State Park]]
* [[Railroad Park]]
* [[Railroad Park]]
* [[Regions Field]]
* [[Regions Field]]
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* [[Shelby County Airport]]
* [[Shelby County Airport]]
* [[Spare Time Entertainment]]
* [[Spare Time Entertainment]]
* [[UAB]], [[UAB Campus Recreation Center|Campus Recreation Center]], [[Bartow Arena]]
* [[UAB Campus Recreation Center]]  


==References==
==References==
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* Patchen, Tyler (October 19, 2018) "Three big Birmingham entities sign on to sponsor World Games 2021." {{BBJ}}
* Patchen, Tyler (October 19, 2018) "Three big Birmingham entities sign on to sponsor World Games 2021." {{BBJ}}
* Archibald, Ramsey (May 22, 2019) "What can Birmingham expect from the World Games?" {{BN}}
* Archibald, Ramsey (May 22, 2019) "What can Birmingham expect from the World Games?" {{BN}}
* Beahm, Anna (July 21, 2019) "21 things you need to know about the 2021 World Games in Birmingham." {{BN}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 13:50, 22 July 2019

File:2021 World Games logo.jpg

The 2021 World Games is an international sporting competition scheduled to be held in Birmingham from July 15, 2021 to July 25, 2021. The event, which debuted in 1981, brings together approximately 3,600 athletes from as many as 100 countries every four years to compete in dozens of sports that are not contested at the Olympic Games.

The International World Games Association is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and acts under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. Birmingham's organizers, led by Scott Myers and Edgar Weldon of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, and accompanied by David Benck of Hibbett Sports and Birmingham City Council president Johnathan Austin, made the final pitch in competition with Lima, Peru and Ufa, Russia in Lausanne. Additional support was lent by former IWGA president Ron Froehlich, who has lived in Birmingham since 1976.

The city's bid was supported by the City of Birmingham, the State of Alabama and the United States Olympic Committee. IWGA president José Perurena announced Birmingham as the selection on January 22, 2015. This will be the first World Games held in the United States since the inaugural games hosted in Santa Clara, California.

Alabama Power executive Jonathan Porter succeeded Weldon as chair of the organizing committee in July 2016. Porter's committee met with IWGA CEO Joachim Gossow and media coordinator Hagan Bossdorf in September of that year, acknowledging that a lot of work would be required to get the plans on schedule. Local organizers project an overall budget of less than the $75 million originally discussed. Because of limited availability of public funds, planners expect to house athletes in university dormitories rather than in hotels.

Mokovets expects overall attendance of around 100,000, with a "conservative" estimate of local revenues at $5.1 million, or $20.5 million statewide. The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau has estimated that the event could provide an overall economic impact to the region of between $224.4 and $288.6 million.

In March 2017 veteran event organizer D. J. Mackovets was hired as CEO of the Birmingham World Games. In December of that year the Committee announced a proposed budget of $48 million, more than half of which would be raised privately through corporate sponsorships. The event would require 2,200 volunteers to assist with 3,600 expected athletes from 100 countries, as well as around 1,000 members of the press.

Events

Sports to be included within the event were announced in April 2018 at the SportAccord Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. Softball and racquetball were returned to the event after eight- and 36-year absences, respectively. A total of 35 events will be contested at the 2021 World Games, including 30 selected by the IWGA and five "invitational" events selected by the Birmingham Organizing Committee.

  • Artistic & Dance sports (Dance, Gymnastics, Parkour)
  • Ball sports (Beach Handball, Canoe Polo, Fistball, Floorball, Handball, Korfball, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Softball, Squash)
  • Martial Arts (Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing, Muaythai, Sumo)
  • Precision sports (Archery, Billiards, Boules Sports, Bowling)
  • Roller sports (Figure Skating, Inline Hockey, Speed Skating)
  • Speedway
  • Strength sports (Tug of War, Powerlifting)
  • Trend sports (Air Sports, Finswimming, Flying Disc, Lifesaving, Orienteering, Sport Climbing, Waterski & Wakeboard)
  • Invitational sports (American Football, Duathlon, Lacrosse, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball)

Venues

Confirmed venues

Potential venues

References

External links

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