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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: World games | History Defined

Rope hope: meet the 72-year-old heaving hard for England’s tug of war team

After helping Great Britain win gold at the World Games last month, lifelong puller Richard Keightley is competing again in the world championships in Nottingham this weekend

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025

Italian athlete dies at World Games in China

Mattia Debertolis discovered unconscious during an orienteering event in Chengdu on August 8 and died four days later.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025

New 2025 World Games logo features an adorable hidden optical illusion

But it's really hard to spot.

Creative Bloq · May 19, 2024

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Derry GAA in tribute to Lisa Orsi ahead of World Games

County chairman says it's an 'honour' to host GAA World Games in memory of woman who died tragically while abroad

Belfast Live · Jul 2, 2023

Co Down teenage gymnast crowned Special Olympics World champion

The 14-year-old claimed a total of five medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Italian rugby legend Mirco Bergamasco takes on GAA with French club ahead of World Games in Derry

Italian rugby legend Mirco Bergamasco reveals he has been playing Gaelic football with Nantes GAA

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Flag football reaches the Pro Bowl as concussion fears stalk the gridiron

As American football participation rates shrink among children, a more gentle version of the game is thriving with male and female players

The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2023

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Mixed gender teams, democratic rules, no referees — is Ultimate Frisbee the future of sport?

As it vies for a spot at the 2028 Olympic Games, some Australian Ultimate Frisbee players are worried about its future.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

What Does It Mean to Win at Saving Lives?

Competitive lifesaving looks a lot like swimming ... until it doesn’t. Here’s a look inside one of the world’s most bizarre sports.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 15, 2022

Cooley makes history with tenpin gold

Sam Cooley has recovered from a game down to win Australia's first tenpin bowling singles title at the World Games.

AAP · Jul 12, 2022

World Games: Archers Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha win bronze

BIRMINGHAM (USA): The Indian compound mixed team archery duo of Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won a bronze medal by getting the better of their rivals from Mexico by one point at the World Games here.

The Times of India · Jul 10, 2022

Archer Abhishek Verma stuns World No 1 Schloesser, makes last four in World Games

BIRMINGHAM (USA): Star Indian compound archer Abhishek Verma shocked world champion Mike Schloesser to storm into the semi-final of the World Games.

The Times of India · Jul 9, 2022

Pandemic-delayed World Games open in Birmingham a year late

A global athletic competition is starting in Birmingham, Alabama, after a yearlong delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

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