The World Games 2029 Karlsruhe logo and visual identity unveiled
The International World Games Association (IWGA), together with the Karlsruhe 2029 Organising Committee, is delighted to unveil the official logo, visual identity, and website for The World Games 2029. Developed in alignment with the IWGA brand framework and values, the Games will be hosted in Karlsruhe, Germany—marking the city’s second time as a host […]
IWGA announces candidates for Executive Committee elections 2026–2030
Lausanne, Switzerland – 4 February 2026 – The International World Games Association (IWGA) today announced the list of candidates standing for election to its Executive Committee (ExCo) for the 2026–2030 term. The elections will take place during the IWGA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25 April 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The ExCo elections represent a […]
XXIII Racquetball Worlds: Dates and Venue Confirmed
The International Racquetball Federation (IRF) is pleased to officially confirm the host site and dates for the XXIII IRF World Racquetball Championships.The event will take place October 16–24, 2026, at G2 Sports Club in Temuco, Chile, bringing together the world’s top racquetball athletes to compete for world titles in one of the sport’s most […]
XXXVII PAN AMERICAN RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
XXXVII PAN AMERICAN RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala City will host the XXXVII Pan American Racquetball Championships, one of the most important events on the continental calendar, taking place from March 27 to April 4, 2026. Official International Qualifying Event The championship will play a key role internationally, serving as the official qualifying and […]
Maria Jose Vargas Nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2025
The International Racquetball Federation is proud to announce that Maria Jose Vargas has been selected as the racquetball nominee for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2025 award. This prestigious recognition highlights outstanding athletes from The World Games Chengdu 2025, bringing together 30 world-class candidates from different sports. The final winner will be decided […]
XXXVI IRF WORLD JUNIOR RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS SANTO DOMINGO 2025 WRAP UP
The International Racquetball Federation would like to thank the Dominican Racquetball Federation and all its staff, led by President Rafael Fernandez and Secretary Ramon Acosta, for celebrating the amazing XXXVI IRF World Junior Racquetball Championships in Santo Domingo in 2025. We would also like to thank Gearbox Racquetball for being the IRF’s Main Sponsor. The […]
Thank you so much Splathead
The Executive Committee of the International Racquetball Federation would like to thank Splathead and its founder, Joe Hall, for their many years of unconditional support of Racquetball. It is sad to hear of the company’s closure at the end of this year but we are sure that many others will follow his example of business […]
ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY ELECTED HOST CITY FOR THE 2031 PAN AMERICAN GAMES
The Paraguayan capital won the vote by 28 votes to 24 for Rio-Niterói. The vote took place at the Extraordinary General Assembly held in Santiago, Chile. In an Assembly filled with excitement and unity among the member countries of Panam Sports, the continent elected the host city for the 2031 Pan American […]
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 11 September 2025 and enters into force on 1 January 2026. We also publish: the 2026 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes as compared to the 2025 List; and the 2026 […]
Andrés Acuña Re-Elected to The World Games Athletes’ Committee
Racquetball athlete and 2022 World Games champion to continue representing athletes worldwide for a second consecutive term The International World Games Association (IWGA) has announced that racquetball athlete Andrés Acuña, 2022 World Games champion, has been elected for a second consecutive term as a member of the Athletes’ Committee of The World Games. The Athletes’ […]